Porterville College sophomore Sayra Sanchez is not only a leader on the softball field for the Pirates, but also excels in the classroom. On Monday, Sanchez was honored by the California Community College Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (3CFCA) by being named to the Academic All-State Team.

Members of the Academic All-State Team are those individuals who post a 3.5 overall GPA and pass a minimum of 24 total units after their initial season of competition. The 2020 edition features student-athletes from all over the State of California, as far South as San Diego to as far North as Weed.

Sanchez, an outfielder originally from Mendota High School, was one of just six student-athletes from the Central Valley Conference to earn the honor.