CLEVELAND – The Ohio cross country teams had 13 student-athletes earn a spot on the 2025 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Cross Country Team, as announced by the league on Friday, Jan. 9.
Buffalo led all institutions with 16 honorees, followed by Central Michigan with 14 and Ohio and Eastern Michigan with 13 student-athletes earning recognition.
The Academic All-MAC distinction honors student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding dedication to both their academic and athletic pursuits. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 and participate in 50% of their team's competitions during the season.
2025 Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team
Sam Beeler, Sr., Marketing (3.470)
Andrew Bracken, Jr., Biological Sciences (3.978)
Michael Dellasanta, So., Exercise Physiology Pre Physical Therapy (3.935)
Nick Kennedy, Jr., Biological Sciences (4.000)
Charlie Slates, Jr., Integrated Mathematics (3.910)
Connor Wertman, Gr., Musical Education Instrumental Emphasis & Saxophone Performance (3.732)
Leila Boussedra, Sr., Environmental & Plant Biology (3.517)
Theresa Hagey, Gr., Nursing (3.382)
Kelsi Harris, Gr., Child & Family Studies (3.382)
Allie Martin, Sr., Psychology (3.344)
Alyssa Mason, Sr., Marketing (3.215)
Reece Savage, So., Finance (3.323)
Kaitlyn Stewart, So., Early Childhood Elementary Education (4.000)
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