New Orleans – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named the Oberlin College men's and women's track and field teams to their All-Academic list, while also honoring five individual runners.
To be recognized as a team, the group must compile a minimum GPA of at least 3.10. The Oberlin men checked in with a mark of 3.21, while the Yeowomen earned a GPA of 3.41.
A total of 99 men's squads and 170 women's teams across Division III were honored.
Additionally, female runners
Sarah Jane Kerwin,
Carey Lyons and
Lilah Drafts-Johnson and male runners
Jerry Choi and
Geno Arthur were tabbed as All-Academic selections.
Each athlete earned the distinction by earning at minimum GPA of 3.30 while also competing in the indoor or outdoor NCAA Championship or finishing in the top 35 in the country in an individual event.