Temescal Canyon and Linfield Christian recognized for Academic Achievements
Lake Elsinore’s Temescal Canyon High School and Temecula’s Linfield Christian School have recently achieved a remarkable honor by being awarded the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. This prestigious award recognizes high school and college programs that maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award is not just about athletic prowess; it emphasizes the importance of academic achievement. Teams must meet several criteria to be considered for this award: Be a high school or college team, the head coach must be a current ABCA member, the team must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the academic year, with no rounding up of GPAs.
Temescal Canyon’s Titans, led by Coach Neal Post, achieved a stellar combined GPA of 3.40 for the 2023-24 school year. Coach Post praised his team, stating, “What a great job by our boys, I could not be prouder!”
Out of 346 high school teams nationwide, Temescal Canyon and Linfield Christian (3.5 GPA) were among the select few chosen for this honor. They are also two of only twenty-seven high schools in the state of California to receive this prestigious award. This recognition places them among an elite group of educational institutions that excel both in the classroom and on the field.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has long been committed to promoting excellence in both coaching and education. With over 15,000 members, the ABCA provides its members with a wealth of resources, including video libraries, Inside Pitch Magazine, webinars, and the annual ABCA Convention. The association’s dedication to fostering professional development and ethical coaching practices is evident in the various programs and awards they offer.
For further questions regarding the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award or to learn more about the association, please email membership@abca.org.
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.
