Western Wayne Today

Five student-athletes from Wayne State University's 2024 softball team have been honored with Academic All-District recognition by College Sports Communicators (CSC), formerly known as CoSIDA. The players recognized for their academic and athletic achievements include senior pitcher Alexis Bonk, graduate student first baseman/catcher Becky Hodder, junior right fielder Rylie Josephson, senior shortstop Shelby Miller, and junior center fielder Mady Ruczynski.

Alexis Bonk, who recently graduated with a degree in Psychology, maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.769. Her career statistics include a 22-39 record as a pitcher with one save and 302 strikeouts over 361.2 innings. Offensively, she achieved a .299 batting average with 20 extra-base hits and 40 RBIs.

Becky Hodder played in 140 games during her collegiate career at Wayne State University. She finished tied for eighth in walks and ranked high in fielding putouts and on-base percentage in the school's history. Hodder holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science and is pursuing a master's degree in the same field while maintaining a GPA of 3.80.

Rylie Josephson was named to the All-GLIAC First Team this spring. As WSU's leadoff hitter, she led the team in several categories including batting average (.396) and on-base percentage (.470). A Nursing major, Josephson maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.617.

Shelby Miller graduated with a Marketing degree while maintaining a GPA of 3.77. A Second Team All-GLIAC selection this year, she started most games during her college career at various positions on the field.

Mady Ruczynski has recorded significant contributions to her team over three years while studying Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 3.678.

Both Josephson and Miller are now candidates for CSC Academic All-America honors following their advancement to the national ballot.