DAHLONEGA, GA – The Peach Belt Conference has released the 2010 Softball All-Academic teams from the league office and North Georgia placed two members on the team, including one first-team and one second-team.

The teams are part of a season-long program recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of PBC student-athletes in the classroom as well as on the field.

Senior Jessica Skeels was tabbed as a first-team member, while junior Kasey Knight was named second-team All-Academic following North Georgia’s World Series run during the 2010 season.

To be eligible for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.20 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee and select the teams.

JESSICA SKEELS – SENIOR – 3.97 GPA – FIRST-TEAM

Jessica Skeels, a 3.97 grade point average student, graduated in May with a degree in middle grades education with a math and science concentration. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native hit .265 with two home runs, seven runs batted in, and eight runs scored during the Saints record breaking season.

KASEY KNIGHT – JUNIOR – 3.50 GPA – SECOND-TEAM

Kasey Knight, a 3.50 grade point average student, is a junior majoring in Physical Education Leadership. The Watkinsville, Ga., native hit .294 with 26 runs scored and a .374 on-base percentage during the 2010 season. As one of the best defensive shortstops in the league, Knight had a .944 fielding percentage, making just seven errors on the season.

Founded in 1991, the Peach Belt Conference is home to 26 NCAA Division II National Championships. 13 member institutions in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama compete in 13 championship sports. 2009-10 members are Augusta State University, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Clayton State University, Columbus State University, Flagler College, Francis Marion University, Georgia College & State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Lander University, University of Montevallo, North Georgia College & State University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the University of South Carolina Aiken.

2009-10 Softball All-Academic Team