NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the All-Academic Teams and All-Academic Athletes for the 2024 cross country season. The Luther women's cross country team received the All-Academic Team honors with a team grade point average of 3.35.
Sarah Schmidt was also recognized as an All-Academic Athlete for the first time in her career.
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers.