Conference Carolinas programs, athletes earn USTFCCCA Cross Country Academic awards

1/29/2026 2:36:06 PM

GREENVILLE, S.C. - The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the All-Academic honors for the fall of 2025 and eight Conference Carolinas men's and women's cross country programs and 10 student-athletes earned recognition.
 
Lees-McRae College, North Greenville University all had their men's and women's teams recognized while the University of Mount Olive women and King University men earned all-academic team honors. Additionally, seven women and three 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 – Link to USTFCCCA
Lees-McRae
Mount Olive
North Greenville
Young Harris

Women's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes – Link to USTFCCCA
Ermay Vazquez, King
Campbell Dille, Lees-McRae
Megan Knapp, Lees-McRae
Hailey Morgan, Mount Olive
Cecily Anderton, North Greenville
Riley Nicholson, North Greenville
Riley Shope, North Greenville

Men's Cross Country All-Academic Teams – Link to USTFCCCA
King
Lees-McRae
North Greenville
Young Harris

Men's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes – Link to USTFCCCA
Josh Brett, Lees-McRae
Isaac Reyna, Lees-McRae
Austin Dezwart, Young Harris
Noah Mason, Young Harris
Alexander Potter, Young Harris
Aidan Vrazel, Young Harris
Wyatt Whipp, Young Harris