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2017-18 Academic All-America® Teams and Honorees
Tobias Muellers of Williams, Taryn Cordani of Ithaca Lead Lead Google Cloud Academic All-America® NCAA Division III Track & Field/Cross Country Teams
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Tobias Muellers
Taryn Cordani
AUSTIN, Texas – Senior
Tobias Muellers of Williams College and senior
Taryn Cordani of Ithaca College headline the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division III Cross Country/Track & Field Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
A chemistry major from Burlington, Vermont, with a 3.91 cumulative GPA, Muellers was named the Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-American of the Year. The Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-American of the Year, Cordani is an integrated marketing communications major with a 4.0 GPA from Douglas, Massachusetts.
A repeat Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® first team selection, Muellers also earned third team Men’s Soccer Academic All-America® recognition in 2017 as a back for the Williams men’s soccer team. Last month, Muellers won the decathlon at the 2018 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, breaking his own school record with 6,969 points. He earned All-America honors in the heptathlon with a fourth- place finish at the 2018 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships. Muellers, the Williams record-holder in the heptathlon with 5,068 points, received the NCAA Elite 90 award at the 2017 Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Cordani is a Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® first team selection this year. An 11-time NCAA Division III All-American in cross country and track & field, she has won four NCAA Division III Championships in her career. The Division III Champion in the 10,000-meters during the outdoor season in 2018 and 2017; she also won National Championships in the 5,000-meters and 3,000-meters at the 2017 Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships. A three-time Division III All-American in cross country, Cordani received the NCAA Elite 90 award at the Division III Women’s Cross Country Championships.
Among the 45 student-athletes on the Division III Academic All-America® Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams, 11 men carry a GPA of 4.0 or better. There are 19 members of the 48 honored on this year’s Academic All-America® Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams with a perfect GPA of 4.0. The members of the men’s first team carry an average G.P.A. of 3.86, while the 17 members of the women’s team carry an average GPA of 3.91.
Twelve men and 15 women are repeat Academic All-America® selections this year. Three women earn recognition for the third-consecutive year. Of note, Lynchburg College’s
Natalie Deacon is a four-time Academic All-America® pick between soccer (2014, 2
nd team/2015, 1
st team) and track & field (2017, 3
rd team).
Muellers is among the seven repeat honorees on the men’s first team and he is one of four first team selections that earned the identical honor in 2016-17. Capital’s
Logan Allison,
Sam Merriman of Case Western Reserve and
Tyler Neff of Mount Union join Muellers as two-time first team selections.
Mitchell Johnson of Augustana (Ill.) and
Leif Van Grinsven of Wheaton (Ill.) are first team selections this year, following second team recognition in 2016-17.
Geoffrey Carney-Knisely of Wooster, a third team pick last year, is a first team honoree this year.
Harley Moyer of Washington & Jefferson is on the third team for the second-consecutive year.
Three members of the Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® earn their third-straight selection.
Amber Celen of Bridgewater and
Alison Lindsay of Washington University-St. Louis are on the first team for the second-consecutive year after earning third team honors in 2015-16.
Jaime Lord of RPI picked up third team honors for the third time. Illinois Wesleyan’s
Ameila Glueck and
Emily Richards of Ohio Northern are first team honorees for the second-straight year.
Kylee Bartlett of Rochester,
Elizabeth Jones of Nebraska Wesleyan and Moravian’s
Mary Kate Duncan are first team members this year, following second team recognition in 2016-17.
Casey Hovland of St. Scholastica, Nebraska Wesleyan’s
Kaylee Jones and
Khia Kurtenbach from University of Chicago are on the first team this season after earning third team honors last year. MIT teammates
Nneoma Okonkwo and
Leandra Zimmerman, second team performers this year, are repeat selections. Okonkwo was a second team selection in 2016-17 and Zimmerman was a third team honoree last year.
Katie Goedecke of Mount Union is on the third team for the second-consecutive year.
The Division III Google Cloud Academic All-America® program is financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist CoSIDA with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2017-18 Division III Academic All-America® teams
2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Track & Field/Cross Country Teams – NCAA Division III
MEN'S TEAM
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Logan Allison (1) |
Capital University |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Exercise Science |
| Geoffrey Carney-Knisely (3) |
The College of Wooster |
Sr. |
4 |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / Sociology |
| Will Daniels |
Central College |
So. |
4 |
Biology |
| Mark Fairley |
Central College |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Exercise Science |
| Isaac Garcia-Cassani |
SUNY Geneseo |
Sr. |
3.34 |
Physics |
| Aidan Gilson |
MIT |
Jr. |
4 |
Biological Engineering |
| Peter Girardi |
St. John Fisher College |
Sr. |
3.47 |
Biology |
| Luke Holtzman |
SUNY Geneseo |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Chemistry / Physics |
| Mitchell Johnson (2) |
Augustana College (Ill.) |
Sr. |
4 |
Math & Business Finance |
| Nick Matteucci |
Washington University-St. Louis |
So. |
4 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Sam Merriman (1) |
Case Western Reserve Univ. |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Engineering Physics |
| Tobias Muellers (1) |
Williams College |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Chemistry |
| Tyler Neff (1) |
University of Mount Union |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Thomas Schultz |
UW-La Crosse |
Jr. |
4 |
Biology |
| Leif Van Grinsven (2) |
Wheaton College (Ill.) |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Matthew Burgstahler |
Saint John's University (Minn.) |
Sr. |
4 |
Integrative Health Science |
| Jason Coon |
Capital University |
Sr. |
3.87 |
Electronic Media & Film |
| Ben Decker |
Williams College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Economics |
| Eric Franklin (3) |
University of Rochester |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Biomedical Engineering (UG) / Russian Studies (G) |
| Dylan Gearinger |
Haverford College |
Jr. |
3.47 |
Psychology |
| Zach Hird (3) |
North Central College (Ill.) |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Accounting |
| Darin Lau |
UW-Eau Claire |
Sr. |
3.81 |
Math Education |
| Owen LeGrone |
University of the South |
Sr. |
4.07 |
International & Global Studies / German |
| Jared Lewis |
Stockton University |
Sr. |
3.39 |
Hospitality & Tourism Management |
| Matt Norvell |
North Central College (Ill.) |
Jr. |
3.95 |
History / Finance |
| Karl Olsen |
Bethel University |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Applied Physics / Mathematics |
| Clark Ricciardelli |
Amherst College |
Jr. |
4.04 |
Mathematics |
| Josh Rosenkranz |
MIT |
Jr. |
4 |
Computer Science & Electrical Engineering |
| William Ruschel |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science |
| Timothy Sevcik (3) |
Loras College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Biology / Spanish |
| Mark VanMarter |
St. John Fisher College |
Sr. |
3.51 |
Biology |
| Matthew Vitagliano (3) |
RPI |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Electrical Engineering |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Andrew Bloom |
Whitworth University |
Gr. |
3.82 (U), 4.00 (G) |
Administrative Leadership |
| Marquis Brown |
Texas Lutheran University |
Sr. |
3.63 |
Kinesiology |
| John Hughes |
Allegheny College |
Sr. |
3.9 |
Mathematics |
| Josh Janusiak |
Lawrence University |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Philosophy / Spanish |
| Alex Kainer |
Stevens Institute of Technology |
Jr. |
3.89 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Alex King |
Gordon College |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Engineering |
| Brad Krueger |
Carthage College |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Chemistry / Physics |
| Harley Moyer (3) |
Washington & Jefferson College |
Jr. |
3.93 |
History |
| Hank Patrick |
Washington and Lee Univ. |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Biochemistry / Philosophy |
| Jordan Potter |
Kenyon College |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Physics |
| Joe Rector |
Hanover College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Biology / Geology |
| Ethan Valentine |
Calvin College |
Sr. |
3.61 |
Chinese / Biology |
| Henry Woods |
Haverford College |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Philosophy |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Tobias Muellers, Williams College
(1) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2016-17
(2) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2016-17
(3) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2016-17
WOMEN'S TEAM
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Ashlyn Bagge |
Wartburg College |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Math |
| Kylee Bartlett (2) |
University of Rochester |
Jr. |
3.44 |
Brain & Cognitive Science |
| Jessica Bilskie |
MSOE |
Sr. |
4 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Kelly Brennan |
Baldwin Wallace University |
So. |
3.98 |
Masters of Accounting Program |
| Amber Celen (1,*) |
Bridgewater College |
Sr. |
4 |
Sociology / Communications |
| Taryn Cordani |
Ithaca College |
Sr. |
4 |
Integrated Marketing Communications |
| Natalie Deacon (3) |
Lynchburg College |
Gr. |
3.97 (U), 4.00 (G) |
Exercise Physiology (UG) / Nonprofit leadership (G) |
| Lilanh Drafts-Johnson |
Oberlin College |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Latin American Studies & Politics |
| Mary Kate Duncan (2) |
Moravian College |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Public Health |
| Amelia Glueck (1) |
Illinois Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
4 |
Health Promotion & Wellness Management |
| Casey Hovland (3) |
The College of St. Scholastica |
Sr. |
4 |
Biology |
| Elizabeth Jones (2) |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Exercise Science |
| Kaylee Jones (3) |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Exercise Science |
| Khia Kurtenbach (3) |
University of Chicago |
Sr. |
3.87 |
Molecular Engineering |
| Alison Lindsay (1,*) |
Washington University-St. Louis |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Political Science / French |
| Katherine Pitman |
Ithaca College |
Gr. |
3.81 (U), 3.81 (G) |
Physical Therapy |
| Emily Richards (1) |
Ohio Northern University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Chemistry |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Tyra Abraham |
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Anthropology & Media Studies |
| Katie Bacher |
MIT |
So. |
4 |
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science |
| Jessie Cardin |
Westfield State University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Elementary Education |
| Annika Halverson |
Bethel University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Sociocultural Studies / Reconciliation Studies |
| Elizabeth Hilfrank |
Gettysburg College |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Individualized (Writing and Performing Media) |
| Monique Newton |
Oberlin College |
Sr. |
3.41 |
Politics / Law & Society |
| Michaela Mast |
Eastern Mennonite University |
Sr. |
4 |
Psychology |
| Jenna Melanson |
MIT |
So. |
4 |
Biological Engineering |
| Heidi Nassos |
Washington University-St. Louis |
Jr. |
3.93 |
Finance / Economics & Strategy |
| Nneoma Okonkwo (2) |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Biological Engineering |
| Gabriele Razma |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech. |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Biomedical Engineering |
| Kayla Truesdel |
Frostburg State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Exercise & Sport Science |
| Annalise Wagner |
Washington University-St. Louis |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Environmental Policy & Philosophy |
| Leandra Zimmermann (3) |
MIT |
Jr. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Rachel Bowden |
Franklin College |
Sr. |
4 |
Exercise Science |
| Ellie Clawson |
Johns Hopkins University |
Jr. |
3.55 |
Neuroscience |
| Jennifer Crossen |
RIT |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Quinn Crowe |
University of Mount Union |
So. |
4 |
International Business |
| Katie Goedecke (3) |
University of Mount Union |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Mathematics |
| Erica Goldman |
Emory University |
Sr. |
3.85 |
Business |
| Danielle Kulpins |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Nutrition |
| Kayla Leland |
Whitworth University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Health Science / Spanish |
| Emmalyn Lindsey |
Carnegie Mellon University |
So. |
4 |
Biomedical Engineering / Materials Science & Eng. |
| Jaime Lord (3, *) |
RPI |
Sr. |
3.8 |
Aeronautical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering |
| Valeria Melo |
Augustana College (Ill.) |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Biochemistry |
| Marissa Mount |
Whitworth University |
Jr. |
4 |
Accounting & Finance |
| Kate Patton |
Central College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Psychology |
| Lindsey Pritchard |
Methodist University |
Jr. |
4 |
Environmental & Occupational Mgmt / Spanish |
| Emma Roberts |
Benedictine University |
So. |
4 |
Mathematics |
| Emily Sundquist |
Williams College |
Sr. |
4 |
Biology / Mathematics |
| Graceanne Tarsa |
St. Norbert College |
Jr. |
4 |
Biology / Mathematics |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Taryn Cordani, Ithaca College
(1) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2016-17
(2) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2016-17
(3) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2016-17
(*) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2015-16
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, North Dakota State University | Google Cloud Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
jeff.schwartz@ndsu.edu | (701) 231-8332
Brett Marhanka, Wheaton College | Google Cloud Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
brett.marhanka@wheaton.edu | (630) 752-5747