NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) was well represented among the 2025 NCAA Division III Men’s Cross Country All-Academic selections, as nine student-athletes earned individual honors and six league programs were recognized as All-Academic Teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Individual All-Academic Athletes
To qualify for USTFCCCA All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top 25 percent of their respective NCAA regional championship meet.
The following MIAA men’s cross country student-athletes earned All-Academic honors for the 2025 season:
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Ryan Sarkett, Calvin University – Chemical Engineering
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Logan Begeman, Hope College – Chemistry
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Lucas Guidone, Hope College – Chemistry
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Jonathan Harlow, Hope College – Engineering
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Cooper Jacobsen, Hope College – Kinesiology
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Elias Kretchmar, Hope College – Biology
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Tyler Hartleroad, Trine University – Computer Engineering
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Ryan Hoopingarner, Trine University – Computer Science and Information Technology
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Nicholas Spielman, Trine University – Mechanical Engineering
All-Academic Teams
USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors are awarded to programs that achieve a cumulative team GPA of 3.10 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifying criteria.
Six MIAA men’s cross country programs earned All-Academic Team recognition for the 2025 season:
The MIAA student-athletes and programs recognized by the USTFCCCA exemplify the conference’s commitment to excellence in both competition and the classroom.