Elifritz, a senior midfielder from Westerville, Ohio, started all 22 matches for the Lady Cougars, who finished with a 13-7-2 overall record after winning the National Christian College Athletic Association national title. The former Worthington Christian High School standout registered six goals and three assists to finish fifth in school history in goals (18), fourth in assists (23), and fifth in points (59). She was also selected as the Most Valuable Player at the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida.

Elifritz, who is a Middle Childhood Education major with a 3.96 grade point average, was one of only four NAIA players to be named to the College Division First Team, which is made up of NCAA Division II and III and NAIA players. Katrina Morgan from Embry-Riddle (Fla.) University, Kristin Brown from Oklahoma Christian University, and Brooke Niles from Morningside (Iowa) College joined Elifritz on the First Team.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® College Division Teams are selected by CoSIDA members. Eligible student-athletes are nominated by their school’s sports information director and must have at least a 3.20 grade point average and be at least in their sophomore year. Each of the eight CoSIDA districts selects an All-District First Team, which is then forwarded on for consideration at the national level.

Elifritz is only the second MVNU women’s soccer player to be named to a CoSIDA Academic All-America Team. Former Lady Cougar standout Cheryl Balogh was named to the Second Team in 2003.