Five bowlers receive Daktronics NAIA scholar-athlete distinction

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for women's bowling, releasing this year's list ahead of the 2024 NAIA Women's Bowling Championship in Sterling Heights, Mich.

Morningside had five athletes land on this year's list, Carissa Johnson, Elana Krutsinger, Morgan Roark, Rachel Spier, and Samantha Schiefen. 

In order to qualify for the NAIA scholar-athlete program, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, appear on a sport's eligibility certificate, and have attended one full year at the current institution.