Hokie ClubNEW ORLEANS, La. – On Wednesday afternoon the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic recipients, with 20 Virginia Tech athletes earning recognition.
Featuring 10 women and 9 men, the Hokies are well represented on the All-Academic teams. Additionally, the Hokies' women's squad earned the honor of being named an All-Academic program with a cumulative team GPA higher than 3.00.
Athletes who receive All-Academic honors must meet several athletic and academic criteria. Each athlete must achieve a cumulative GPA higher than 3.25 and qualify for either the NCAA Indoor Championships or the NCAA Outdoor Preliminary rounds.
USTFCCCA All-Academic Women's Team
Hannah Ballowe, English
Rachel Baxter, Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise
Grace Boone, Biology
Lindsey Butler, Industrial Systems Engineering
Julia Fixsen, Studio Arts
Hailey Huston Myles, Fashion Merchandising
Chase Kappeler, Finance
Barbora Malíková, Industrial Design
Rebecca Mammel, Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise
Leigha Torino, Agricultural and Life Sciences
USTFCCCA All-Academic Men's Team
Joseph Badalamenti, Accounting Information Systems
Kennedy Harrison, Human Development
Antonio Lopez Segura, Computer Science
Ben Nibbelink, Computer Science
Alexios Prodanas, Business Administration
Jacob Rice, Industrial Systems Engineering
Declan Rymer, General Engineering
Tyreke Sapp, Agricultural and Life Sciences
Jake Spotswood, Agricultural and Life Sciences