APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University’s Erin Schrobilgen and both cross country teams have been honored for academic achievement by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Schrobilgen (Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park River Forest) was named to All-Academic individual team, which combines accomplishments in the classroom and in competition. To be eligible for the award, a runner must finish in the top 25 percent at their NCAA Regional competition and have a minimum 3.3 grade point average. Schrobilgen finished 68th at the Midwest Regional, the toughest in the nation, and sports a sparkling 3.75 GPA.
The cross country teams, under the direction of head coach Jason Fast, have been chosen as All-Academic teams during all five years of Fast’s tenure.
The women’s team, which has 16 runners, posted an impressive cumulative GPA of 3.62. The Lawrence women had three All-Midwest Conference runners and placed third in the league championships.
The Lawrence men’s team, which had 11 runners, posted a 3.22 cumulative GPA. The Vikings had two all-conference runners and placed fourth at the MWC Championships.
To be eligible for the All-Academic team award, a squad must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.10.