GREENVILLE, S.C. - The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the All-Academic honors for the fall of 2024 and 10 Conference Carolinas men's and women's cross country programs and 19 student-athletes earned recognition.
King University, Lees-McRae College, University of Mount Olive, UNC Pembroke and North Greenville University all had their men's and women's teams recognized. Additionally, 11 women and nine men earned All-Academic honors and are listed below.
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-30 percent of their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period and compile a team score at their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers.
Women's Cross Country All-Academic Teams –
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King University
Lees-McRae College
University of Mount Olive
UNC Pembroke
North Greenville University
Women's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes –
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Campbell Dille, Lees-McRae
Megan Knapp, Lees-McRae
Cecily Anderton, North Greenville
Christiana Gidney, North Greenville
Avery Shope, North Greenville
Riley Shope, North Greenville
Ellie Timmons, North Greenville
Malea Bennewitz, UNC Pembroke
Michela Gritti, UNC Pembroke
Moureen Kimaiyo, UNC Pembroke
Jackline Kosgei, UNC Pembroke
Men's Cross Country All-Academic Teams –
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King University
Lees-McRae College
UNC Pembroke
University of Mount Olive
North Greenville University
Men's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes –
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Josh Brett, Lees-McRae
Max Geckler, Lees-McRae
Joshua Gillis, Lees-McRae
Aman Tsegay, Mount Olive
Riley Willcox, Mount Olive
Norman Junker, UNC Pembroke
Kelvin Kibet, UNC Pembroke
Conrad Robertson, UNC Pembroke