Track and Field

Women's Track and Field Names 177 Student-Athletes to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday the 2024 Women's Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team. A total of 177 student-athletes were named to this year’s squad.
 
Kent State led the way with 29 student-athletes. Bowling Green had 22 selections of their own, while Miami followed with 20 honorees.
 
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.

Akron (9)
Maddie Heimlich, Sr., Elementary Education-Literature (G), 4.000
Grace Henderson, Jr., Biomedical Science, 3.698
Makenna Heimlich, Sr. (R), MBA (G), 3.660
Vanessa Horn, So., Psychology, 4.000
Adaeze Nwokike, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.988
Kayla Allen, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.705
Cassidy Allen, Jr., Biomedical Engineering, 3.495
Grace Edwards, Jr., Political Science, 3.881
Nighyah Carthen, Jr., Nursing, 3.398
 
Ball State (11)
Mckenna Cinotte, Junior, Human Resource Management, 3.853
Taylor Hickman, Sophomore, Chemistry, 3.864
Brenna Lehrke, Sophomore, Political Science, 3.936
Sarah Mahnensmith, Junior, Special Education, 3.917
Jenna Oriani, Junior, Finance, 3.850
Jennah Rogers, Senior, Visual Arts/Animation, 3.528
Jenelle Rogers, Senior, Interior Design, 3.957
Carly Spletzer, Junior, Speech Language Pathology, 3.814
Alana Springer, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.556
Lindley Steele, Junior, Pre-Nursing, 3.903
Alexis Thigpen, Senior, Political Science, 3.784
 
Bowling Green (22)
Lane Anderson, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.39 
Kami Baker, Junior, Pre-Exercise Science, 3.74 
Darian Braddix, Senior, BS Human Development Family Studies, 4.00 
Grace Bradtmueller, Redshirt Freshmen, Adolescence to Younge Adult Education, 3.51 Raegan Burkey, Junior, International Business, 3.93 
Kylee Cubbison, Sophomore, Health Science, 4.00 
Reagan Emberton, Graduate Student, MBA, 3.34 
Kristin Groppe, Senior, Management, 3.58 
Mateya Haintz, Graduate, Mathematics, 3.61 
Emma Hellwege, Sophomore, Aviation Studies, 3.83 
Sabrina Imes, Sophomore, Pre-Exercise Science, 3.56 
Elise Johnson, Graduate, Communication Disorder, 4.00 
Lillian Katsaras, Sophomore, Pre-Exercise Science, 4.00 
Ashley Kisor, Sophomore, Pre-Exercise Science, 3.90 
Jenna Lucas, Sophomore, Systems Engineering, 3.95 
Katherine Mendenhall, Senior, Individualized Science, 3.64 
Tianna Mulligan, Graduate, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, 3.33 
Alexis Parchman, Junior, BS in Criminal Justice, 3.46 
Kailee Perry, Graduate, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 4.00
 
Buffalo (11)
Anna Recktenwalt – Junior – Speech & Hearing Sciences – 3.643
Brianna Urban – Sophomore – Accounting – 3.478
Chloe Freeland – Junior – Sociology – 3.939
Zahra Amos – Junior – Biological Sciences – 3.296
Allison Newton – Junior – Health and Human Services – 3.425
Bronagh Cassidy – Sophomore – Chemistry – 3.655
Ishil Kirkhan – Sophomore – Biomedical Science – 3.438
Johanna Kleiner – Junior – Business Administration – 3.274
Lauren O’Rourke – Sophomore – Speech & Hearing Sc. /Early Childhood Education – 3.485
Elizabeth Powers – Senior – Exercise Science – 3.617
Scilla Benussi – Senior – Computer Engineering – 3.969
 
Central Michigan (17)
Annie Bennett, Sophomore, Sport Management, 3.88
Sarah Daniel, Senior, Exercise Science: Kinesiology, 4.0
Emma Fountain, Senior, MA: Speech Language Pathology, 3.97
Emma Francis, Senior, Organizational Leadership, 3.72
Jessie Gibbins, Sophomore, Biology, 3.96
Kate Jenkins, Sophomore, Marketing, 3.81
Claire Kavanagh, Sophomore, Art History, 3.24
Peyton Korytkowski, Junior, Interior Design, 3.97
Emily McLean, Junior, Social Studies: Political Science 6-12, 3.73
Libby Munderloh, Sophomore, Sociology: Social & Criminal Justice, 3.81
Natalie Newcombe, R-Junior, Integrative Public Relations, 3.73
Nicole Olivieri, R-Freshman, Mechanical Engineering, 3.72
Jelena Prescott, R-Junior, Finance, 3.73
Maija Rettelle, R-Senior, MS: Statistics, 3.73
Jaci Rife, Junior, Exercise Science: Health Fit, 3.67
Cambrie Smith, Junior, Teaching Grades PK-6, 3.95
Anya Turner, R-Senior, MS: Exercise Physiology, 3.52
 
Eastern Michigan (16)
Isabella Brent, Junior, Criminology & Criminal Justice, 3.9149
Aleah Johnson, Sophomore, Nursing Intent, 4.000
Esme Davies, Senior, Communications, 3.7667
Tijana Japundzic, Sophomore, General Business-Intent, 3.4463
Marta Moreno, Junior, Art, 3.6059
Chloie Musta, Junior, Nursing, 3.6388
Maleah Scott, Junior, Exer Sci Ortho\Prosth Comb Int, 3.8486
Tabatha Walford, Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counsel, 4.000
Cara Weber, Sophomore, Interior Design, 3.5400
Natalie Buratczuk, Sophomore, Business Administration-Undecl, 3.5000
Alyson Davis, Graduate student, Public Health, 3.9727
Elise Gregory, Senior, Exercise Sci Ortho\Prosth Comb, 3.8235
Maura Lane, Senior, Psychology, 3.5452
Fleur van der Linden, Junior, Biology, 3.9433
Saraiah Walkes, Junior, Marketing-Intent, 3.4043
Safeya Woolcock, Junior, Economics, 3.8459              
 
Kent State (29)
Sydney Gallagher, Jr., , 4.0
Nicole Kuehner, So., , 4.0
Ellie Marhefka, Jr., , 3.997
Madi Mandelke, Gr. , ,3.976
Story Jones, Jr, , 3.971
Tianna McCormick, Gr. , ,3.95
Keeli Dunaway, Fr. , ,3.907
Angela Carter, So., , 3.887
Isabella Wolford, Sr., , 3.881
Gabby Bailey, Gr. , , 3.855
Karsyn Spears, So. , ,3.81
Grace Luther, Gr. , ,3.80
Sydney Miller, Jr., , 3.685
Briana Wright, Gr., , 3.655
Matilde Carboncini, So., , 3.631
Noel Frye, R-So., , 3.613
Svenia DeConinck, So., , 3.60
Olivia Fenneken, Jr., ,3.559
Aliesha Shaw, R-Jr., , 3.50
Brianna Ford, So., ,3.492
Kennedy Landrus, R-Fr., , 3.432
Rakiya Addo, Jr., ,3.425
Lanee Hall, So., , 3.416
Alexandria Verbancic, Sr., , 3.349
Ruby Greenwood, Gr., , 3.312
Sydney Logar, Sr., , 3.299
Andrea Filote, Jr., , 3.249
Gabrielle Hammonds, R-So., , 3.238
 
Miami (20)
Ella Boate, Junior, Anthropology/Public Health, 3.55
Annie Christie, Junior, Political Science/Sociology, 3.7
Marion Dix, Sophomore, Public Health/Pre-Med & Pre-Health Studies, 3.26
Camryn Dunn, Sophomore, Botany/Food Systems and Food Studies, 3.5
Emily Eterovich, Sophomore, Accountancy, 3.64
Gretchen Feldkamp, Junior, Kinesiology, 3.41
Grace Hicks, Junior, Data Analytics, 3.48
Amanda Kaufman, Graduate Student, Sport Psychology/Sport Leadership and Management, 4.0
Gianna Labbiento, Junior, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.98
Hannah Lippincott, Sophomore, Biochemistry/Sustainability, 3.87
Elle Miller, Junior, Engineering Management, 3.2
Ella Rigel, Junior, Kinesiology/Premedical Studies, 3.66
Julia Rushing, Senior, Public Health, 3.88
Jenna Sayle, Graduate Student, Business Analytics/Analytics, 3.52
Ella Scally, Sophomore, Kinesiology, 3.31
Maddie Sisler, Junior, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.57
Abby Suszek, Junior, Psychology/Strategic Communication, 3.52
Eve Traficanti, Sophomore, Architecture, 3.86
Kayla Walters, Graduate Student, Sport Psychology, 4.0
Nora Zubillaga, Sophomore, Biochemistry, 3.89
 
Northern Illinois (15)
Lydia Bauer, Sophomore, Nutrition, Dietetics and Wellness, 3.886
Julia Finegan, Senior, Software Development, 4.0
Henriette Halwas, Junior, Kinesiology, 3.959
Christine Irving, Fifth Year, Health Sciences, 3.534
Joy Jackson, Junior, Sociology/Criminology, 4.0
Carly Leonard, Senior, Kinesiology, 3.677
Kendal Only, Senior, Nursing, 3.44
Roshell Rowe, Junior, Biological Sciences, 3.447
Emily Rublein, Sophomore, Art and Design Education, 3.734
Talayssia Sanders, Junior, Health Sciences, 3.279
Jazmyn Smith, Fifth Year, Sociology/Criminology, 4.0
Olivia Southby, Junior, Sport Management, 3.556
Tara Stauffacher, Senior, Kinesiology, 4.0
Emma Vorpagel, Junior, Finance, 3.805
Malia Watkins, Senior, Art, 3.333
 
Ohio (10)
Taja Booker, Junior, Experimental Psychology, 3.407
Leila Boussedra, Sophomore, Environmental & Plant Biology, 3.597
Sara Doughman, Sophomore, Biological Sciences, 3.35
Kelsi Harris, Junior, Psychology, 3.766
Kenna Loveless, Senior, Exercise Physiology, 3.769
Allie Martin, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.267
Alyssa Mason, Sophomore, Marketing, 3.249
Millie Ryan, Junior, Middle Child Lang Arts/Math, 3.757
Taniah Stephens, Graduate Student, Journalism, 3.44
Carina Weaver, Graduate Student, HSP-Nondegree, 3.514
 
Toledo (9)
Alex Bauer, Junior, Psychology, 3.954
Sydney Caddell, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.279
Cadence Christie, Sophomore, Business, 3.518
Krystal Clark, Senior, Media Communication, 3.992
Paige Embaugh, Graduate Student, Exercise Science, 3.460 
Vilde Henriksen, Senior, University Studies, 3.875
Michaela McGill, Sophomore, Adolescent and Young Education, 3.985
Lou Trois, Senior, Environmental Science (Master’s), 3.909   
Laryah Worthy, Sophomore, Nursing, 3.604
 
Western Michigan (8)
Kennedy Hagens, Sophomore, Physician Assistant Prep, 3.71 
Lane Hagens, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.89 
Annalise James, Graduate Student, Holism and Contemplative Health, 4.00 
Anichka Malachi, Sophomore, Computer Science, 3.31 
Kayla Schiera, Graduate Student, Exercise Science, 3.68 
Brooke Soper, Senior, Digital Media and Journalism, 3.79 
Tess Van Dyk, Sophomore, Biology, 3.86 
Madison Zarembski, Sophomore, Pre-Elementary Education, 3.97