2007 NCAA Division III USTFCCCA Men’s & Women's All-Academic Team
2007 NCAA Division III USTFCCCA Men's
& Women's All-Academic Team
Los Angeles, CA. It was announced this
afternoon that six (6) Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (SCIAC) cross country student-athletes have been named
to the All-Academic Teams by the United States Track & Field
and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Kevin Chaves and Galen Smith from
Occidental College were honored on the Men's All-Academic
Team. On the women's side, Grace Peck
(Occidental College), Alicia Freese (Pomona-Pitzer
Colleges), Avery Kelly (University of Redlands)
and Darlene Partida (Whittier College) were all
recognized for their ability to balance their academic and athletic
performances.
A total of 150 Division III male student-athletes and 203 female
student-athletes received the honor. The award recognizes
those student-athletes who have succeeded both academically and
athletically. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete
must carry a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average and must
finish in the top 25 percent of the field at their respective NCAA
regional meet.
Additional information and the entire listing of the All-Academic
Teams can be viewed at the USTFCCCA's website: http://ustfccca.cstv.com/
