NEW ORLEANS – On the cross country course. And in the classroom.
We saw some incredible performances from student-athletes in each venue during the 2023 season. You can't have one without the other to complete the student-athlete experience.
That's why the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is pleased to honor those individuals and teams that stood out both academically and athletically.
Dusty Lopez's 2023 Williams Men's Cross Country team that finished fourth at the NCAA DIII championship race earned an All-Academic Team honor and six individuals qualified for All-Academic Distinction.
In order to qualify for the All-Academic team honor, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. The Ephs registered a 3.69 team GPA.
In order to qualify for individual All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.
Six Eph individuals qualified for individual All-Academic Distinction:
Nikhil DeNatale
Ryan Hardiman
Nate Lentz
John Lucey
Charles Namiot
Chris Ratcliffe
