Five players from the 2025 University of Northern Colorado softball team were named to an NCAA Division I team recognizing athletes’ academic and athletic achievements.
The College Sports Communicators selected Isabelle DiNapoli, Krista Francia, Jazzlyn Longo, Katie Walling and Anna Wilming for its academic all-district team, the organization announced last week.
The CSC teams honor student-athletes in four divisions of college sports — NCAA Division I, II and III and NAIA, recognizing athletes in different sports for their performances in athletics and in the classroom. Each nominee must hold at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and meet stringent eligibility requirements related to game participation.
Francia, a junior from Surprise, Arizona and transfer from the University of Maine, was selected a CSC Academic All-America finalist and advances to the national ballot. The finalists will be voted on by CSC members. The first, second and third-team honorees will be announced June 17.
University of Northern Colorado junior Katie Walling takes a lead off first base while playing Portland State at Gloria Rodriguez Field on Tuesday May 7, 2025.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)Francia had a .360 batting average while playing in 47 of 49 games. Her 50 hits were third most among UNC players and included nine doubles and three home runs. Francia drove in 28 runs and had a .446 on-base percentage.
Walling, a junior infielder from San Diego, played in all 49 games and one of UNC’s most productive hitters, appeared in all 49 games and posted a .359 batting average with 60 hits and 25 RBIs. She led the Bears with 44 runs scored and contributed 14 doubles and five home runs.
DiNapoli, a senior pitcher from Littleton, threw a team-high 119.1 innings with 27 total appearances and 24 starts. She had a 7-11 record with 56 strikeouts and 10 complete games with a shutout.
University of Northern Colorado sophomore Jazzy Longo snags the ball while playing Sacramento State at Gloria Rodriguez Field on Friday. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)Wilming, a sophomore from Columbus, Ohio, threw 109 innings in 29 appearances and 19 starts. A transfer from Valparaiso, Wilming had a 8-12 season record with seven complete games and 45 strikeouts. Wilming’s season also included a perfect game April 25 against Big Sky Conference opponent Weber State.
Longo, a sophomore outfielder from Lake Forrest, California, started 42 games. She hit six home runs, drove in 28 runs and recorded seven doubles. Longo’s batting average was .217, but she had a .435 slugging percentage. Longo also tallied 13 walks and was hit by pitches four times, giving her a .316 on-base percentage.
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