NEW ORLEANS - The USTFCCCA released the list of All-Academic Individuals and Teams for the 2018 cross country season on Thursday, and the Lewis-Clark State Warriors showed that they are one of the top programs on and off the course. LC had more student-athletes earn the honor than any other NAIA institution with 13 (seven men and six women).
 
In order to qualify for the honor, student-athletes must have compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in addition to competing at the NAIA Championships.
 
"Our goal with our program is to be one of the best in the country, in all the things we do; athletics, academics and community service," coach Mike Collins said. "I think this recognition by our national body in the sport of cross country and track is a super reflection of everything we are trying to accomplish here. I am proud of the kids, the coaches and everyone that has supported us in these endeavors."
 
With a 3.39 team GPA, the Warrior men are the only team on the men's side to have their entire national roster named All-Academic. Jonny Handel, Dylan Johnson, Cole Olsen, Colton Smith, Peter Spencer, Thomas Weakland and Sakti Woodbury all contributed at the National Championships and excelled in the classroom.
 
On the women's side, the team finished the fall with a 3.55 GPA. Emily Adams, Rylee Brown, Jessiny Howard, Callie Johnson, Evelin Lopez and Rebecca Saxton all made an impact on the cross country course and in their studies.
 
 
FULL USTFCCCA RELEASE