Rio Hondo College sophomore Madeline Peralta is not only a leader on the softball field for the Roadrunners, but also excels in the classroom. On Monday, Peralta 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.

Peralta, originally from El Monte High School, was one of just 10 student-athletes from the South Coast Conference to earn the honor.

On the academic side, Peralta earned an impressive 3.9 grade point average. From the pitcher's circle, she started 45 of 57 games during her two-year career for the Roadrunners and totaled 34 complete games. As a freshman in 2019, Peralta struck out 116 batters.