Track and Field

230 Outdoor Track and Field Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced the 2023 Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team on Wednesday. A total of 230 student-athletes were named to this year’s squad.
 
Eastern Michigan led the way with a total of 37 male and female student-athletes on the team, while Buffalo followed with 29 honorees. Central Michigan had a strong 25 female student-athletes receiving the honor.

The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport.
 
2023 MAC Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team
Akron (19)
1. Hunter Garretson, So. (R), Integrated Mathematics, 4.00 
2. Kyle Stober, Jr. (R), Mechanical Engineering, 3.968
3. William Gross, So. (R), Chemical Engineering, 3.466
4. Oliver Huffman, Sr. (R), Psychology, 3.420
5. Oscar Prieto, So., International Business, 3.339
6. Milton Wilson, Sr. (R), Physical Education/Exercise Physiology, 3.283 
7. Jimmy Harkelroad, So. (R), Computer IS - Programming, 3.253
8. Jabari Neal-Jackson, Jr. (R), Cybersecurity, 3.246
9. Nuh Andu, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.234
10. Owen Wendl, Fr. (R), Mechanical Engineering 3.219
11. Maddie Heimlich, So. (R), Elementary Education, 4.00 
12. Adaeze Nwokike, So., Exercise Physiology, 4.00
13. Grace Edwards, So., Political Science, 3.903
14. Makenna Heimlich, Jr. (R), Marketing, 3.716
15. Grace Henderson, So., Biomedical Science, 3.646
16. Kayla Allen, So., Exercise Science, 3.619
17. Anna Altstadt, So. (R), Supply Chain/Operations Management, 3.518 
18. Cassidy Allen, So, Biomedical Engineering, 3.405
19. Emerson Rainsburg, Fr. (R), Financial Management, 3.306
 
Ball State (14)
1. McKenna Cinotte, Sophomore, Human Resource Management, 3.8525
2. Charity Griffith, Senior, Exercise Science, 3.5586
3. Makensie Kramer, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.9834
4. Jenna Oriani, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.85
5. Emma Potter, Sophomore, Media, 3.9445
6. Jennah Rogers, Junior, Interior Design, 3.9574
7. Jenelle Rogers, Junior, Visual Arts/Animation, 3.5281
8. Alexis Thigpen, Junior, Political Science, 3.7844
9. Sarah Greer, Junior, Finance, 3.9683
10. Sarah Mahnensmith, Sophomore, Teaching Education, 3.9123
11. Elana Fullmer, Sophomore, Architecture, 3.5313
12. Jenna Schifferer, Sophomore, Dietetics, 4.0
13. Vivian Van Eck, Senior, Exercise Science, 3.8281
14. Jessica Velez, Sophomore, Journalism/Fashion, 3.9516
 
Bowling Green (14)
1. Lane Anderson, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.428
2. Kami Baker, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.754
3. Darian Braddix, Junior, Sport Management, 4.000
4. Grace Bradtmueller, R-Freshman, Education, 3.298
5. Raegan Burkey, Sophomore, International Business, 4.000
6. Reagan Emberton, Senior, Management, 3.207
7. Destiny Fernandes, Senior, Individualized Studies, 3.381
8. Kristin Groppe, Junior, Management, 3.524
9. Mateya Haintz, Senior, Mathematics, 3.644
10. Jemeila Hunter, Senior, Nursing, 3.632
11. Elise Johnson, Senior, Master of Communications Disorders, 4.000
12. Zaresha Neal, Senior, Master of Business Administration, 4.000
13. Alexis Parchman, Sophomore, Criminal Justice, 3.680
14. Brianna Richard, Senior, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 3.230
 
Buffalo (29)
1. Ryan Buzby, Graduate, Biology, 3.97
2. Danil Chernov, Graduate, Biological Sciences, 4.0
3. Jermaine Ewers, Sophomore, Computer Engineering, 3.339
4. Calvin Finger, Sophomore, Electrical Engineering, 3.873
5. Alex Hislop, Senior, Exercise Science, 3.775
6. Elijah Kerner, Senior, Business Administration, 3.702
7. Connor Lehr, Senior, Computer Science, 3.467
8. William Marchant, Junior, Computer Science, 3.384
9. Johann Matzal, Senior, Management Information Systems, 4.0
10. Alex McNulty, Graduate, Biological Sciences
11. Jaron Meyer, Senior, Biomedical Sciences, 3.846
12. Sean O’Brien, Junior, Engineering, 3.45
13. Matthew Persampieri, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.247
14. Mark Przybocki, Graduate, History, 3.917
15. Michael Wolford, Senior, Criminology, 3.683
16. Zahra Amos, Sophomore, Biology, 3.296
17. Scilla Benussi, Junior, Computer Engineering & Mathematics, 3.969
18. Aubrey Cluck, Graduate, Speech and Hearing Sciences, 3.3
19. Violet Drinkwater, Senior, Architecture, 3.716
20. Chloe Freeland, Sophomore, Sociology & Law, 3.959}
?21. Patsy Iannico, Graduate, Mental Health Counseling M.S., 4.0
22. Lydia Lanski, Fifth Year, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology, 3.774
23. Allison Newton, Sophomore, Health & Human Services, 3.425
24. Elizabeth Powers, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.617
25. Anna Recktenwalt, Sophomore, Speech & Hearing Sciences, 3.643
26. Kelsey Shapiro, Fifth Year, Speech and Hearing Sciences, 3.655
?27. Travasia Singletary, Fifth Year, Physical Therapy, 3.348
?28. Hannah Sullivan, Senior, Political Science/Communication, 3.891
29. Christina Wende, Fifth Year, Exercise Science & Psychology, 3.669
 
Central Michigan (25)
1. Lauren Beckmann, Redshirt-Senior, Master of Health Services, 3.94
2. Aliyah Boeve, Redshirt-Sophomore, Early Childhood Development, 3.80
3. Maddy Boyd, Junior, Social Work, 3.93
4. Sarah Daniel, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 4.00
5. Alexa Davis, Senior, Communication Sciences, 3.86
6. Reghan Draper, Junior, Sport Management, 3.38
7. Emma Fountain, Redshirt-Junior, Undeclared, 3.70
8. Emma Francis, Junior, Biology, 3.71
9. Alexis Gourrier, Senior, Master of Counseling, 3.97
10. Olivia Hankey, Redshirt-Senior, Master of Exercise Science, 4.00
11. Shelby Korytkowski, Sophomore, Interior Design, 3.97
12. Peyton Korytkowski, Sophomore, Biology, 3.98
13. Lauren Lasceski, Junior, Mechanical Engineering, 3.97
14. Annie Laurenz, Sophomore, Communication, 3.99
15. Hayley Manners, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.91
16. Emily McLean, Sophomore, Social Studies, 3.65
17. Emily Paupore, Sophomore, Teaching Grades PK-6, 3.94
18. Tricia Pierce, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.66
19. Jelena Prescott, Sophomore, Finance, 3.82
20. Maija Rettelle, Senior, Mathematics & Computer Science, 3.83
21. Jaci Rife, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.62
22. Anya Turner, Senior, Master of Exercise Science, 3.70
23. Alyssa Vandegriff, Redshirt-Sophomore, Doctorate in Audiology, 3.34
24. Mohogany Wells, Junior, Art, 3.26
25. Grace Williamson, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.73
 
Eastern Michigan (37)
1. Ronald Brandal, SR, Social Studies/Political Science, 3.86
2. Kevin Fofanah, GR, Public Administration, 3.66
3. Toby Gualter, JR, Sport Management, 3.73
4. Brendan Hill, JR, Sport Management, 3.41
5. Dante Lander, SR, Social Studies/Political Science, 3.48
6. Baldvin Magnusson, GR, Exercise Science & Physiology, 4.00
7. Kyle Martin, SR, Environmental Sciences & Society, 3.51
8. Richie Sadler, GR, Exercise Science & Physiology, 3.26
9. Kaleb Simpson, JR, Finance, 3.36
10. Newlyn Stephenson, GR, Human Resource Management, 3.52
11. Linus Vennemann, JR, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 3.79
12. Almighty Williamson, SR, Finance, 3.75
13.  Eddie Zuercher, SR, Mechanical Engineering, 3.59
14. Ian Cook, GR, TESOL, 3.80
15. Nicole Bow, SR, Biology, 4.00
16. Isabella Brent, SO, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3.93
17. Miranda Cadwell, SR, Art, 3.64
18. Tiffany Cernej-Garcia, SR, Psychology, 3.38
19. Esme Davies, SR, Communication, 3.82
20. Alyson Davis, GR, Public Health, 4.00
21. Mair Edwards, GR, Molecular/Cellular Biology, 4.00
22. Elise Gregory, JR, Exercise Science: Orthopedics/Prosthetics, 3.83
23. Kilani Harvey, SR, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3.63
24. Maura Lane, SR, Psychology, 3.53
25. Marta Moreno, SO, Art, 3.79
26. Kayla Muir, JR, Social Work, 3.64
27. Chloie Musta, JR, Nursing, 3.67
28. Julia Pleskaczynska, GR, Clinical Psychology, 3.77
29. Maleah Scott, GR, Exercise Science: Orthopedics/Prosthetics, 3.80
30. Fleur van der Linden, SO, Exercise Science, 3.89
31. Alysse Wade, GR, Clinical Psychology, 3.90
32. Saraiah Walkes, SO, Marketing, 3.20
33. Nina Ward, GR, College Counseling, 3.90
34. Chevonne Wheeler, GR, Exercise Science & Physiology, 4.00
35. Ella Garvin, SO, Psychology, 3.65
36. Tabitha Walford, GR, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 4.00
37. Safeya Woolcock, SO, Economics, 3.85
 
Kent State (26)
1. Michael Arner, Sophomore, Aeronautics, 3.932
2. Scott Benco, Senior, Physical Education, 3.876
3. Quintin Cooks, Senior, Communication Studies, 3.877
4. Shadrack Kipkosgei, Redshirt Junior, Public Health, 3.241
5. Kristian Kneffler, Junior, Mechanical Engineering Tech, 3.533
6. Tony Lambert, Redshirt Freshman, Finance, 3.382
7. Nolan Landis, Graduate Student, Sport Administration, 3.900
8. Alexandre Malanda, Sophomore, Physical Education & Sport Performance, 3.803
9. Brian Phillips, Senior, Computer Information Systems, 3.707
10. Kyle Sommer, Senior, Computer Information Systems, 3.634
11. Ethan Yost, Junior, Integrated Social Studies, 3.493
12. Raykia Addo, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.423
13. Nicole DiCicco, Senior, Nutrition, 3.849
14. Olivia Fenneken, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.378
15. Noel Frye, Sophomore, Art Education, 3.600
16. Sydney Gallagher, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 4.000
17. Aimee Grimm, Senior, Zoology, 3.603
18. Gabrielle Hawkins, Junior, Fashion Merchandising, 3.470
19. Leah Lisle, Graduate Student, Nutrition, 4.000
20. Angelina Lotarski, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.772
21. Grace Luther, Graduate Student, Business Administration, 3.648
22. Tianna McCormick, Graduate Student, Sport Administration, 4.000
23. Aliesha Shaw, Redshirt Sophomore, Public Health, 3.628
24. Alexandria Verbancic, Junior, Sports Medicine, 3.385
25. Bella Wolford, Junior, Managerial Marketing, 3.962
26. Briana Wright, Redshirt Senior, Exercise Science, 3.409

 
Miami (19)
1. Jake Bertelsen, Grad. Student, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0
2. Charlie Harders, Grad. Student, Computer Science, 3.28
3. Jacob Ranker, Senior, Finance, 3.36
4. Ben Riegel, Sophomore, Biochemistry/Biology, 3.9
5. Adam Smith, Sophomore, Marketing, 3.85
6. Ryan Smith, Senior, Sport Leadership and Management, 3.77
7. John Wetula, Senior, Finance, 3.72
8. Annie Christie, Sophomore, Political Science/Sociology, 3.62
9. Gabby Cossio, Senior, Finance, 3.53
10. Gretchen Feldkamp, Sophomore, Kinesiology, 3.34 
11. Katie Folta, Senior, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health/Public Health, 3.41
12. Lisa Froberg, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, 3.92
13. Elle Miller, Sophomore, Engineering Management, 3.21
14. Carmen Riano, Junior, Biomedical Engineering, 3.75
15. Ella Rigel, Sophomore, Kinesiology/Nutrition, 3.68
16. Jenna Sayle, Senior, Computer Science, 3.47
17. Madison Sisler, Sophomore, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.63
18. Abby Suszek, Sophomore, Psychology/Strategic Communication, 3.53
19. Kayla Walters, Senior, Kinesiology, 3.86
 
Northern Illinois (8)
1. Julia Finegan, Junior, Software Development, 4.0
2. Kimone Hines, 5th, Business Administration, 3.2
3. Joy Jackson, Sophomore, Criminology, 4.0
4. Kayla La Fontain, Senior, Psychology, 3.396
5. Kendal Only, Junior, Nursing, 3.439
6. Katelyn Robbins, Senior, Nursing, 3.583
7. Roshell Rowe, Sophomore, Biological Sciences, 3.548
8. Emma Vorpagel, Sophomore, Finance, 3.815
 
Ohio (13)
1. Alyssa Christian, Sr., Psychology/English, 3.970
2. Emily McKenzie, Jr., Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3.904
3. Madelyn Bartolone, 5th, Studio Art/Art Therapy, 3.881
4. Avril Moyer, So., Chemistry/BioChem, 3.880
5. Stephanie Pierce, 5th, Physical Therapy, 3.853
6. Autumn Mohan, 5th, Health and Physical Education, 3.715
7. Kenna Loveless, Jr., Exercise Physiology, 3.714
8. Kelsi Harris, So., Psychology, 3.680
9. Sarah Liederbach, So., Chemical Engineering, 3.598
10. Millie Ryan, So., Middle Childhood Language Arts/Math, 3.565
11. Carina Weaver, Sr., Exercise Physiology, 3.563
12. Bailey Roberts, R-Jr., Exercise Physiology/Pre-Physical Therapy, 3.512
13. Theresa Hagey, So., Nursing, 3.325
 
Toledo (13)
1. Jordyn Boyer, Sr., Nursing, 3.749
2. Sydney Caddell, So., Exercise Science, 3.273
3. Joy Chirchir, So., Public Health, 3.492
4. Krystal Clark, Jr., Media Communication, 4.000
5. Morgan Hicks, So., Nursing, 3.965
6. Alexia Moehling, Sr., Spanish & Biology, 3.570
7. Ava Moran, Sr., Speech Language Pathology, 3.506
8. Amara Okpalaoka, So., Data Science, 3.873
9. Jimesha Ragland, So., Social Work, 3.262
10. Claire Steigerwald, Sr.., Marketing, 3.249
11. Lou Trois, Sr., Biology, 3.800
12. Madeline Vining, Jr., Economics, 3.910
13. Audrey Witham, Jr., Nursing, 3.597
 
Western Michigan (13)
1. Claira Gilchrist, Senior, Environment and Sustainability Studies, 3.34 
2. Delaney Knoll, Sophomore, Accountancy, 4.00
3. Lily Kucharek, Sophomore, Digital Marketing and eCommerce, 3.24 
4. Maggie Raab, Junior, Accountancy, 3.59
5. Ashley Shipps, Senior, Elementary Professional Education, 3.42 
6. Paisley Sipes, Graduate Student, Art, 3.63
7. Brooke Soper, Junior, Digital Media and Journalism, 3.78
8. Katelyn Spooner, Graduate Student, Accountancy, 3.75