Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Honors

Goodwell,Okla- The U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the Women's and Men's Scholar Team of the Year and All-Academic Teams for the 2023 NAIA Cross Country season on Thursday, recognizing the academic excellence of student-athletes across the nation. OPSU Cross Country teams have once again demonstrated their commitment to both athletic and academic success, earning notable distinctions.

On the women's side, the Aggies Cross Country Team secured a cumulative GPA of 3.24 on a 4.0 scale, solidifying their position among the top academic performers in the nation. Similarly, the men's team achieved a commendable cumulative GPA of 3.01.

In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period.

Head Coach Cyrus Hall shared "I am very proud of our kids for their work in the classroom. We are striving to be our very best in the classroom as well as on the XC course. Being a collegiate athlete is hard. There are so many demands on your time. So any time we can win an academic award, we appreciate it."