East Lansing Both Track and Field Teams, 18 Spartans, Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic
The Michigan State Track and Field men’s and women’s teams, along with 18 student-athletes, have been honored with All-Academic recognition from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. This recognition highlights their exceptional achievements both on the track and in the classroom during the 2024 indoor and outdoor seasons.
Team Recognition
The MSU women’s team secured a commendable 3.4104 team GPA, earning them a well-deserved spot on the All-Academic list. The Spartan men’s team also made the cut as an All-Academic Team with a cumulative team GPA of 3.321.
Individual Honorees
The USTFCCCA All-Academic honors were bestowed upon 18 outstanding Spartans. The list of individual honorees includes:
Men
- Heath Baldwin
- Dalton DeBeau
- Andrew Nolan
- Tyler Pritchett
- Noah Sage
- CarLee Stimpfel
- Ryan Talbot
Women
- Elle Adrian
- Natalie Blake
- Lauren Freeland
- Kaitlyn Hynes
- Sophia Mettes
- Katie Osika
- Valadian Pallett
- Kaia Scheffler
- Kate Stewart-Barnett
- Jessica Stieb
- Makenna Veen
Recognized Accomplishments
These student-athletes have showcased not only their athletic prowess on the track but also their dedication to academic excellence. The USTFCCCA All-Academic honor is a testament to their hard work, discipline, and commitment to balancing the demands of both sport and academics.
Congratulations to all the recognized Spartans for their outstanding achievements!
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