CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the 2024 Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team on Thursday morning, celebrating the achievements of 128 student-athletes who have excelled both in competition and in the classroom.
Buffalo topped the list with 19 honorees, followed by Central Michigan with 16 and Ohio with 15 student-athletes earning recognition.
The Academic All-MAC distinction honors student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding dedication to both their academic and athletic pursuits. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and participate in at least 50% of their team’s competitions during the season.
Akron (4)
1. Quinn Hopkins, So., Biomedical Science, 3.553
2. Grace Henderson, Sr., Biomedical Science, 3.705
3. Kayla Sucharski, So., Biology, 4.0
4. Justin Zapotoczny, Sr., Mechanical Engineering, 3.841
Ball State (7)
1. Jenna Schifferer, Senior, Dietetics, 4.0
2. Sarah Mahnensmith, Senior, Teaching: Intense Intervention, 3.95
3. Jessica Velez, Senior, Journalism, 3.95
4. Carly Spletzer, Senior, Speech Language Pathology, 3.83
5. Kendyl Thrasher, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.7
6. Evie Noel, Sophomore, Dietetics, 3.64
7. Autumn Spence, Sophomore, Graphic Design, 3.33
Bowling Green (11)
1. Micah Bentley, So., Business Analytics & Intelligence, 4.0
2. Kylee Cubbison, Jr., Health Science, 4.0
3. Emma Hellwege, Jr., Aviation Studies, 3.84
4. Charlie Nowinski, Sr., Sport Management, 4.0
5. Kailee Perry, Gr., Physical Therapy, 4.0
6. Nora Ritting, So., Criminal Justice, 4.0
7. Regina Rose, Jr., Exercise Science, 4.0
8. Anthony Sweet, Gr., MBA, 3.65
9. Bryce Weber, Jr., History, 3.95
10. Rachael Withrow, So. Communication Disorders, 4.0
11. Luke Woolard, So., Systems Engineering, 3.91
Buffalo (19)
1. Lexi Bernard – Junior - Exercise Science – 3.431
2. Noah Brightman – Junior - Biological Sciences – 3.25
3. Jacob Brink – Junior - Electrical Engineering – 3.55
4. Bronagh Cassidy – Junior - Pharmaceutical Science – 3.427
5. Gabriel Cornfield – Sophomore – Accounting – 3.972
6. Alexandra Cowley – Senior - Business Administration – 3.288
7. Lacey Danilovitz – Sophomore - Exercise Science – 4.0
8. Ty Fluharty – Junior - Pharmacology & Toxicology – 3.313
9. Chloe Freeland – Senior – Sociology – 3.861
10. Matt Gensel – Junior - Computer Science – 3.814
11. Evan Hilbert – Graduate Student – Communication – 3.325
12. Nicholas Hockenbury – Sophomore – Legal Studies & Law – 3.727
13. Allison Newton – Senior - Health and Human Services – 3.583
14. Sean O’Brien – Graduate Student - Mechanical Engineering – 3.525
15. Anna Recktenwalt – Senior - Speech & Hearing Sci - 3.681
16. Megan Smith – Sophomore – Pharmacy – 4.0
17. Luke Stoeffler – Junior - Aerospace Engineering – 3.99
18. Brianna Urban – Junior – Accounting - 3.74
19. Gabe Watson – Junior – Business Administration & Finance – 3.327
Central Michigan (16)
1. Jason Fredricks, Junior, Health Administration, 3.69
2. Jessie Gibbins, Junior, Biology, 3.96
3. Emma Janesak, Sophomore, Public & Nonprofit Administration, 4.0
4. Kate Jenkins, Junior, Marketing, 3.81
5. Clay Kuiper, Junior, Public Relations, 3.57
6. Ethan Leitner, Junior, Environmental Studies, 3.9
7. Ambria Nagel, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 4
8. Emma Netzel, Sophomore, Environmental Engineering, 3.72
9. Natalie Newcombe, Senior, Public Relations, 3.73
10. Emily Paupore, Senior, Education (PK-6), 3.92
11. Steven Porter, Senior, Statistics, 3.98
12. Jelena Prescott, Senior, Finance, 3.73
13. Hong Bing Tang, Junior, Computer Engineering, 4.0
14. Joey Taverna, Junior, Computer Engineering, 3.69
15. Carson White, Senior, Environmental Engineering, 3.85
16. Chesney Wilke, Sophomore, Sport Management, 3.74
Eastern Michigan (13)
1. Ronan Codyre, Sophomore, Construction Management, 3.54
2. Ty Dailey, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, 3.66
3. Sophie Emin, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.92
4. Ella Garvin, Senior, Psychology, 3.62
5. Carson McCoy, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.81
6. Marta Moreno, Senior, Art, 3.63
7. Chloie Musta, Senior, Nursing, 3.68
8. Sam Peterson, Junior, Media Studies & Journalism, 3.48
9. Laisette Rachal, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.50
10. Aaron Schwieterman, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.97
11. Cara Weber, Junior, Interior Design, 3.59
12. Kian Wiles, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.26
13. Anita Zaro, Senior, Individualized Studies Program, 4.00
Kent State (11)
1. Michael Arner, Senior, Aeronautics, 3.929
2. Olivia Fenneken, Senior, Business Management, 3.559
3. Nick Huger, Junior, Entrepreneurship, 3.842
4. Story Jones, Junior, Speech Pathology and Audiology, 3.971
5. Nicole Kuehner, Junior, Interior Design, 4.000
6. Addie LaBombard, Junior, Visual Communication Design, 3.876
7. Sydney Miller, Senior, Early Childhood Education, 3.658
8. Jacob Mirabell, Senior, Middle Childhood Education, 3.458
9. Isaac Perez, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.559
10. Rylan Winkler, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.219
11. Ethan Yost, Senior, Professional Studies, 3.462
Miami (10)
1. Ella Boate, Senior, Anthropology/Public Health, 3.58
2. Annie Christie, Senior, Political Science/Sociology, 3.75
3. Gianna Labbiento, Senior, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.98
4. Anton Martinez, Junior, Data Science and Statistics, 3.92
5. Victor Orsinelli, Senior, Supply Chain and Operations Mgmt./Marketing, 3.83
6. Chris Perkins, Sophomore, Chemical Engineering, 3.44
7. Cara Razavi, Sophomore, Biology/Premedical and Pre-Health Studies, 3.55
8. Josh Razor, Sophomore, Engineering Management, 3.71
9. Patrick Wills, Junior, Political Science, 3.87
10. Nora Zubillaga, Junior, Biochemistry, 3.81
Northern Illinois (4)
1. Morgan Gioia, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.966
2. Carly Leonard, Grad Student, Sports and Exercise Psychology, 3.677
3. Olivia Southby, Senior, Sport Management, 3.556
4. Emma Vorpagel, Senior, Finance, 3.805
Ohio (15)
1. Franklin Angelos, Jr., Exercise Physiology (3.525)
2. Sam Beeler, Jr., Marketing (3.333)
3. Ryan Blohm, So., Civil Engineering (3.333)
4. Andrew Bracken, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
5. Rocco DeVincent, Jr., Business Pre-Law & Finance (3.699)
6. Jake Ethridge, Sr., Computer Science (3.308)
7. Nick Kennedy, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
8. Charlie Slates, So., Integrated Mathematics (3.93)
9. Connor Wertman, Sr., Musical Education Instrumental Emphasis (3.705)
10. Leila Boussedra, Jr., Environmental & Plant Biology (3.597)
11. Sara Doughman, Jr., Biological Sciences (3.35)
12. Kelsi Harris, Sr., Psychology (3.766)
13. Sarah Liederbach, Sr., Accel Grad Path – Chemical Engineering (3.793)
14. Allie Martin, Jr., Psychology (3.267)
15. Alyssa Mason, Jr., Marketing (3.249)
Toledo (12)
1. Alex Bauer, Senior, 3.954, Counselor Education
2. Morgan Hicks, Junior, 3.977, Nursing
3. Geoff Howles, Senior, 3.686, Operations and Supply Chain Management
4. Karina James, Sophomore, 3.904, Health Care Administration
5. Alex Martinez, Redshirt Freshman, 3.689, Computer Science and Engineering
6. Joad Martinho, Sophomore, 3.258, Pre-Business
7. Max Matolin, Sophomore, 3.968, Middle East Studies
8. Peter McMahon, Sophomore, 3.794, Computer Science and Engineering
9. Laura Nicholson, Senior, 3.763, Counselor Education
10. Joshuah Taylor, Junior, 3.863, Entrepreneurship and Innovation/Graphic Design
11. Lou Trois, Senior, 3.909, Environmental Science and Environmental Policy
12. Emily Vining, Senior, 4.000, Environmental Science
Western Michigan (6)
1. Madison Clor, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 3.93
2. Delaney Knoll, Senior, Accountancy, 4.00
3. Larissa McGrath, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 4.00
4. Lauren Sancrant, Junior, Strategic Communications: Public Relations, 3.68
5. Brooke Soper, Senior, Digital Media and Journalism, 3.97
6. Lilly Zelasko, Sophomore, Political Science, 3.70
