Eastern Michigan Athletics
Cross Country Posts 13 Student-Athletes to Academic All-MAC Team
12/19/2024 10:00:00 AM | Men's XC, Women's XC
13 honorees marks EMU's largest cross country Academic All-MAC Team in six years, 12 Eagles earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) -- The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced the 2024 Men's and Women's Cross Country Academic All-MAC Teams Thursday, Dec. 19. 13 student-athletes garnered the accolade from the Eastern Michigan programs, including seven from the women's team and six from the men's. Eastern's 13 honorees marks its largest cross country Academic All-MAC team since the 2018 season, as 12 Eagles posted a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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.
Buffalo topped the list with 19 honorees, followed by Central Michigan with 16 and Ohio with 15 student-athletes earning recognition. Eastern had the fourth-highest total in the conference with 13, as 127 total MAC cross country student-athletes earned the accolade.
The Eagles' selections from the women's team consist of Sophie Emin (Easton, Pa./Easton Area/Rutgers), Ella Garvin (Indianapolis, Ind./Pike), Marta Moreno (Wassenaar, Netherlands/American School of The Hague), Chloie Musta (Mesick, Mich./Cadillac), Laisette Rachal, Cara Weber (Union, Ky./Larry A. Ryle), and Anita Zaro (Timisoara, Romania/Faculty of Physical Education and Sport). Emin, Rachal, and Zaro received the award for the first time in their respective career. Garvin and Weber did so for the second time, while Moreno and Musta were selected for the third time.
Eastern's male honorees included Ronan Codyre (Auckland, New Zealand/Macleans College), Ty Dailey (Phoenix, Md./Dulaney), Carson McCoy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Deer Lakes), Sam Peterson (Charlevoix, Mich./Charlevoix), Aaron Schwieterman (Miamisburg, Ohio/Miamisburg), Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary's College). Codyre, Dailey, McCoy, and Schwieterman received the award for the first time in their respective careers. Peterson and Wiles each collected the second honor of their respective collegiate cross country tenures.
Eastern's 13 Academic All-MAC honorees mark the largest amount since the programs combined to land 18 on the list following the 2018 campaign.
Akron (3)
1. Quinn Hopkins, So., Biomedical Science, 3.553
2. Grace Henderson, Sr., Biomedical Science, 3.705
3. Kayla Sucharski, So., Biology, 4.0
Ball State (7)
1. Jenna Schifferer, Senior, Dietetics, 4.0
2. Sarah Mahnensmith, Senior, Teaching: Intense Intervention, 3.95
3. Jessica Velez, Senior, Journalism, 3.95
4. Carly Spletzer, Senior, Speech Language Pathology, 3.83
5. Kendyl Thrasher, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.7
6. Evie Noel, Sophomore, Dietetics, 3.64
7. Autumn Spence, Sophomore, Graphic Design, 3.33
Bowling Green (11)
1. Micah Bentley, So., Business Analytics & Intelligence, 4.0
2. Kylee Cubbison, Jr., Health Science, 4.0
3. Emma Hellwege, Jr., Aviation Studies, 3.84
4. Charlie Nowinski, Sr., Sport Management, 4.0
5. Kailee Perry, Gr., Physical Therapy, 4.0
6. Nora Ritting, So., Criminal Justice, 4.0
7. Regina Rose, Jr., Exercise Science, 4.0
8. Anthony Sweet, Gr., MBA, 3.65
9. Bryce Weber, Jr., History, 3.95
10. Rachael Withrow, So. Communication Disorders, 4.0
11. Luke Woolard, So., Systems Engineering, 3.91
Buffalo (19)
1. Lexi Bernard – Junior - Exercise Science – 3.431
2. Noah Brightman – Junior - Biological Sciences – 3.25
3. Jacob Brink – Junior - Electrical Engineering – 3.55
4. Bronagh Cassidy – Junior - Pharmaceutical Science – 3.427
5. Gabriel Cornfield – Sophomore – Accounting – 3.972
6. Alexandra Cowley – Senior - Business Administration – 3.288
7. Lacey Danilovitz – Sophomore - Exercise Science – 4.0
8. Ty Fluharty – Junior - Pharmacology & Toxicology – 3.313
9. Chloe Freeland – Senior – Sociology – 3.861
10. Matt Gensel – Junior - Computer Science – 3.814
11. Evan Hilbert – Graduate Student – Communication – 3.325
12. Nicholas Hockenbury – Sophomore – Legal Studies & Law – 3.727
13. Allison Newton – Senior - Health and Human Services – 3.583
14. Sean O'Brien – Graduate Student - Mechanical Engineering – 3.525
15. Anna Recktenwalt – Senior - Speech & Hearing Sci - 3.681
16. Megan Smith – Sophomore – Pharmacy – 4.0
17. Luke Stoeffler – Junior - Aerospace Engineering – 3.99
18. Brianna Urban – Junior – Accounting - 3.74
19. Gabe Watson – Junior – Business Administration & Finance – 3.327
Central Michigan (16)
1. Jason Fredricks, Junior, Health Administration, 3.69
2. Jessie Gibbins, Junior, Biology, 3.96
3. Emma Janesak, Sophomore, Public & Nonprofit Administration, 4.0
4. Kate Jenkins, Junior, Marketing, 3.81
5. Clay Kuiper, Junior, Public Relations, 3.57
6. Ethan Leitner, Junior, Environmental Studies, 3.9
7. Ambria Nagel, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 4
8. Emma Netzel, Sophomore, Environmental Engineering, 3.72
9. Natalie Newcombe, Senior, Public Relations, 3.73
10. Emily Paupore, Senior, Education (PK-6), 3.92
11. Steven Porter, Senior, Statistics, 3.98
12. Jelena Prescott, Senior, Finance, 3.73
13. Hong Bing Tang, Junior, Computer Engineering, 4.0
14. Joey Taverna, Junior, Computer Engineering, 3.69
15. Carson White, Senior, Environmental Engineering, 3.85
16. Chesney Wilke, Sophomore, Sport Management, 3.74
Eastern Michigan (13)
1. Ronan Codyre, Sophomore, Construction Management, 3.54
2. Ty Dailey, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, 3.66
3. Sophie Emin, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.92
4. Ella Garvin, Senior, Psychology, 3.62
5. Carson McCoy, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.81
6. Marta Moreno, Senior, Art, 3.63
7. Chloie Musta, Senior, Nursing, 3.68
8. Sam Peterson, Junior, Media Studies & Journalism, 3.48
9. Laisette Rachal, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.50
10. Aaron Schwieterman, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.97
11. Cara Weber, Junior, Interior Design, 3.59
12. Kian Wiles, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.26
13. Anita Zaro, Senior, Individualized Studies Program, 4.00
Kent State (11)
1. Michael Arner, Senior, Aeronautics, 3.929
2. Olivia Fenneken, Senior, Business Management, 3.559
3. Nick Huger, Junior, Entrepreneurship, 3.842
4. Story Jones, Junior, Speech Pathology and Audiology, 3.971
5. Nicole Kuehner, Junior, Interior Design, 4.000
6. Addie LaBombard, Junior, Visual Communication Design, 3.876
7. Sydney Miller, Senior, Early Childhood Education, 3.658
8. Jacob Mirabell, Senior, Middle Childhood Education, 3.458
9. Isaac Perez, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.559
10. Rylan Winkler, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.219
11. Ethan Yost, Senior, Professional Studies, 3.462
Miami (10)
1. Ella Boate, Senior, Anthropology/Public Health, 3.58
2. Annie Christie, Senior, Political Science/Sociology, 3.75
3. Gianna Labbiento, Senior, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.98
4. Anton Martinez, Junior, Data Science and Statistics, 3.92
5. Victor Orsinelli, Senior, Supply Chain and Operations Mgmt./Marketing, 3.83
6. Chris Perkins, Sophomore, Chemical Engineering, 3.44
7. Cara Razavi, Sophomore, Biology/Premedical and Pre-Health Studies, 3.55
8. Josh Razor, Sophomore, Engineering Management, 3.71
9. Patrick Wills, Junior, Political Science, 3.87
10. Nora Zubillaga, Junior, Biochemistry, 3.81
Northern Illinois (4)
1. Morgan Gioia, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.966
2. Carly Leonard, Grad Student, Sports and Exercise Psychology, 3.677
3. Olivia Southby, Senior, Sport Management, 3.556
4. Emma Vorpagel, Senior, Finance, 3.805
Ohio (15)
1. Franklin Angelos, Jr., Exercise Physiology (3.525)
2. Sam Beeler, Jr., Marketing (3.333)
3. Ryan Blohm, So., Civil Engineering (3.333)
4. Andrew Bracken, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
5. Rocco DeVincent, Jr., Business Pre-Law & Finance (3.699)
6. Jake Ethridge, Sr., Computer Science (3.308)
7. Nick Kennedy, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
8. Charlie Slates, So., Integrated Mathematics (3.93)
9. Connor Wertman, Sr., Musical Education Instrumental Emphasis (3.705)
10. Leila Boussedra, Jr., Environmental & Plant Biology (3.597)
11. Sara Doughman, Jr., Biological Sciences (3.35)
12. Kelsi Harris, Sr., Psychology (3.766)
13. Sarah Liederbach, Sr., Accel Grad Path – Chemical Engineering (3.793)
14. Allie Martin, Jr., Psychology (3.267)
15. Alyssa Mason, Jr., Marketing (3.249)
Toledo (12)
1. Alex Bauer, Senior, 3.954, Counselor Education
2. Morgan Hicks, Junior, 3.977, Nursing
3. Geoff Howles, Senior, 3.686, Operations and Supply Chain Management
4. Karina James, Sophomore, 3.904, Health Care Administration
5. Alex Martinez, Redshirt Freshman, 3.689, Computer Science and Engineering
6. Joad Martinho, Sophomore, 3.258, Pre-Business
7. Max Matolin, Sophomore, 3.968, Middle East Studies
8. Peter McMahon, Sophomore, 3.794, Computer Science and Engineering
9. Laura Nicholson, Senior, 3.763, Counselor Education
10. Joshuah Taylor, Junior, 3.863, Entrepreneurship and Innovation/Graphic Design
11. Lou Trois, Senior, 3.909, Environmental Science and Environmental Policy
12. Emily Vining, Senior, 4.000, Environmental Science
Western Michigan (6)
1. Madison Clor, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 3.93
2. Delaney Knoll, Senior, Accountancy, 4.00
3. Larissa McGrath, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 4.00
4. Lauren Sancrant, Junior, Strategic Communications: Public Relations, 3.68
5. Brooke Soper, Senior, Digital Media and Journalism, 3.97
6. Lilly Zelasko, Sophomore, Political Science, 3.70
Up Next
Eastern's cross country student-athletes are next in action at the Wolverine Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11.
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For updates on all things EMU cross country/track & field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, X, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
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.
Buffalo topped the list with 19 honorees, followed by Central Michigan with 16 and Ohio with 15 student-athletes earning recognition. Eastern had the fourth-highest total in the conference with 13, as 127 total MAC cross country student-athletes earned the accolade.
The Eagles' selections from the women's team consist of Sophie Emin (Easton, Pa./Easton Area/Rutgers), Ella Garvin (Indianapolis, Ind./Pike), Marta Moreno (Wassenaar, Netherlands/American School of The Hague), Chloie Musta (Mesick, Mich./Cadillac), Laisette Rachal, Cara Weber (Union, Ky./Larry A. Ryle), and Anita Zaro (Timisoara, Romania/Faculty of Physical Education and Sport). Emin, Rachal, and Zaro received the award for the first time in their respective career. Garvin and Weber did so for the second time, while Moreno and Musta were selected for the third time.
Eastern's male honorees included Ronan Codyre (Auckland, New Zealand/Macleans College), Ty Dailey (Phoenix, Md./Dulaney), Carson McCoy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Deer Lakes), Sam Peterson (Charlevoix, Mich./Charlevoix), Aaron Schwieterman (Miamisburg, Ohio/Miamisburg), Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary's College). Codyre, Dailey, McCoy, and Schwieterman received the award for the first time in their respective careers. Peterson and Wiles each collected the second honor of their respective collegiate cross country tenures.
Eastern's 13 Academic All-MAC honorees mark the largest amount since the programs combined to land 18 on the list following the 2018 campaign.
Akron (3)
1. Quinn Hopkins, So., Biomedical Science, 3.553
2. Grace Henderson, Sr., Biomedical Science, 3.705
3. Kayla Sucharski, So., Biology, 4.0
Ball State (7)
1. Jenna Schifferer, Senior, Dietetics, 4.0
2. Sarah Mahnensmith, Senior, Teaching: Intense Intervention, 3.95
3. Jessica Velez, Senior, Journalism, 3.95
4. Carly Spletzer, Senior, Speech Language Pathology, 3.83
5. Kendyl Thrasher, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.7
6. Evie Noel, Sophomore, Dietetics, 3.64
7. Autumn Spence, Sophomore, Graphic Design, 3.33
Bowling Green (11)
1. Micah Bentley, So., Business Analytics & Intelligence, 4.0
2. Kylee Cubbison, Jr., Health Science, 4.0
3. Emma Hellwege, Jr., Aviation Studies, 3.84
4. Charlie Nowinski, Sr., Sport Management, 4.0
5. Kailee Perry, Gr., Physical Therapy, 4.0
6. Nora Ritting, So., Criminal Justice, 4.0
7. Regina Rose, Jr., Exercise Science, 4.0
8. Anthony Sweet, Gr., MBA, 3.65
9. Bryce Weber, Jr., History, 3.95
10. Rachael Withrow, So. Communication Disorders, 4.0
11. Luke Woolard, So., Systems Engineering, 3.91
Buffalo (19)
1. Lexi Bernard – Junior - Exercise Science – 3.431
2. Noah Brightman – Junior - Biological Sciences – 3.25
3. Jacob Brink – Junior - Electrical Engineering – 3.55
4. Bronagh Cassidy – Junior - Pharmaceutical Science – 3.427
5. Gabriel Cornfield – Sophomore – Accounting – 3.972
6. Alexandra Cowley – Senior - Business Administration – 3.288
7. Lacey Danilovitz – Sophomore - Exercise Science – 4.0
8. Ty Fluharty – Junior - Pharmacology & Toxicology – 3.313
9. Chloe Freeland – Senior – Sociology – 3.861
10. Matt Gensel – Junior - Computer Science – 3.814
11. Evan Hilbert – Graduate Student – Communication – 3.325
12. Nicholas Hockenbury – Sophomore – Legal Studies & Law – 3.727
13. Allison Newton – Senior - Health and Human Services – 3.583
14. Sean O'Brien – Graduate Student - Mechanical Engineering – 3.525
15. Anna Recktenwalt – Senior - Speech & Hearing Sci - 3.681
16. Megan Smith – Sophomore – Pharmacy – 4.0
17. Luke Stoeffler – Junior - Aerospace Engineering – 3.99
18. Brianna Urban – Junior – Accounting - 3.74
19. Gabe Watson – Junior – Business Administration & Finance – 3.327
Central Michigan (16)
1. Jason Fredricks, Junior, Health Administration, 3.69
2. Jessie Gibbins, Junior, Biology, 3.96
3. Emma Janesak, Sophomore, Public & Nonprofit Administration, 4.0
4. Kate Jenkins, Junior, Marketing, 3.81
5. Clay Kuiper, Junior, Public Relations, 3.57
6. Ethan Leitner, Junior, Environmental Studies, 3.9
7. Ambria Nagel, Sophomore, Exercise Science, 4
8. Emma Netzel, Sophomore, Environmental Engineering, 3.72
9. Natalie Newcombe, Senior, Public Relations, 3.73
10. Emily Paupore, Senior, Education (PK-6), 3.92
11. Steven Porter, Senior, Statistics, 3.98
12. Jelena Prescott, Senior, Finance, 3.73
13. Hong Bing Tang, Junior, Computer Engineering, 4.0
14. Joey Taverna, Junior, Computer Engineering, 3.69
15. Carson White, Senior, Environmental Engineering, 3.85
16. Chesney Wilke, Sophomore, Sport Management, 3.74
Eastern Michigan (13)
1. Ronan Codyre, Sophomore, Construction Management, 3.54
2. Ty Dailey, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, 3.66
3. Sophie Emin, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.92
4. Ella Garvin, Senior, Psychology, 3.62
5. Carson McCoy, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.81
6. Marta Moreno, Senior, Art, 3.63
7. Chloie Musta, Senior, Nursing, 3.68
8. Sam Peterson, Junior, Media Studies & Journalism, 3.48
9. Laisette Rachal, Sophomore, Business Administration, 3.50
10. Aaron Schwieterman, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.97
11. Cara Weber, Junior, Interior Design, 3.59
12. Kian Wiles, Junior, Exercise Science, 3.26
13. Anita Zaro, Senior, Individualized Studies Program, 4.00
Kent State (11)
1. Michael Arner, Senior, Aeronautics, 3.929
2. Olivia Fenneken, Senior, Business Management, 3.559
3. Nick Huger, Junior, Entrepreneurship, 3.842
4. Story Jones, Junior, Speech Pathology and Audiology, 3.971
5. Nicole Kuehner, Junior, Interior Design, 4.000
6. Addie LaBombard, Junior, Visual Communication Design, 3.876
7. Sydney Miller, Senior, Early Childhood Education, 3.658
8. Jacob Mirabell, Senior, Middle Childhood Education, 3.458
9. Isaac Perez, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.559
10. Rylan Winkler, Sophomore, Business Management, 3.219
11. Ethan Yost, Senior, Professional Studies, 3.462
Miami (10)
1. Ella Boate, Senior, Anthropology/Public Health, 3.58
2. Annie Christie, Senior, Political Science/Sociology, 3.75
3. Gianna Labbiento, Senior, Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.98
4. Anton Martinez, Junior, Data Science and Statistics, 3.92
5. Victor Orsinelli, Senior, Supply Chain and Operations Mgmt./Marketing, 3.83
6. Chris Perkins, Sophomore, Chemical Engineering, 3.44
7. Cara Razavi, Sophomore, Biology/Premedical and Pre-Health Studies, 3.55
8. Josh Razor, Sophomore, Engineering Management, 3.71
9. Patrick Wills, Junior, Political Science, 3.87
10. Nora Zubillaga, Junior, Biochemistry, 3.81
Northern Illinois (4)
1. Morgan Gioia, Sophomore, Psychology, 3.966
2. Carly Leonard, Grad Student, Sports and Exercise Psychology, 3.677
3. Olivia Southby, Senior, Sport Management, 3.556
4. Emma Vorpagel, Senior, Finance, 3.805
Ohio (15)
1. Franklin Angelos, Jr., Exercise Physiology (3.525)
2. Sam Beeler, Jr., Marketing (3.333)
3. Ryan Blohm, So., Civil Engineering (3.333)
4. Andrew Bracken, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
5. Rocco DeVincent, Jr., Business Pre-Law & Finance (3.699)
6. Jake Ethridge, Sr., Computer Science (3.308)
7. Nick Kennedy, So., Biological Sciences (4.00)
8. Charlie Slates, So., Integrated Mathematics (3.93)
9. Connor Wertman, Sr., Musical Education Instrumental Emphasis (3.705)
10. Leila Boussedra, Jr., Environmental & Plant Biology (3.597)
11. Sara Doughman, Jr., Biological Sciences (3.35)
12. Kelsi Harris, Sr., Psychology (3.766)
13. Sarah Liederbach, Sr., Accel Grad Path – Chemical Engineering (3.793)
14. Allie Martin, Jr., Psychology (3.267)
15. Alyssa Mason, Jr., Marketing (3.249)
Toledo (12)
1. Alex Bauer, Senior, 3.954, Counselor Education
2. Morgan Hicks, Junior, 3.977, Nursing
3. Geoff Howles, Senior, 3.686, Operations and Supply Chain Management
4. Karina James, Sophomore, 3.904, Health Care Administration
5. Alex Martinez, Redshirt Freshman, 3.689, Computer Science and Engineering
6. Joad Martinho, Sophomore, 3.258, Pre-Business
7. Max Matolin, Sophomore, 3.968, Middle East Studies
8. Peter McMahon, Sophomore, 3.794, Computer Science and Engineering
9. Laura Nicholson, Senior, 3.763, Counselor Education
10. Joshuah Taylor, Junior, 3.863, Entrepreneurship and Innovation/Graphic Design
11. Lou Trois, Senior, 3.909, Environmental Science and Environmental Policy
12. Emily Vining, Senior, 4.000, Environmental Science
Western Michigan (6)
1. Madison Clor, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 3.93
2. Delaney Knoll, Senior, Accountancy, 4.00
3. Larissa McGrath, Sophomore, Biomedical Sciences, 4.00
4. Lauren Sancrant, Junior, Strategic Communications: Public Relations, 3.68
5. Brooke Soper, Senior, Digital Media and Journalism, 3.97
6. Lilly Zelasko, Sophomore, Political Science, 3.70
Up Next
Eastern's cross country student-athletes are next in action at the Wolverine Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11.
Follow Us
For updates on all things EMU cross country/track & field, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram, X, and Facebook at @EMUXC_TF.
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