Raider Track & Field Teams Earn USTFCCCA Academic Distinction

15 Raider student-athletes named USTFCCCA All-Academic

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released their academic honors for the 2021-22 seasons Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen Red Raider student-athletes earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, as both the men's and women's teams were honored as All-Academic teams.

More than 50+ men's teams were honored by the coaches' association, followed by 50+ women's teams. To earn All-Academic Team honors, the cumulative GPA for all student-athletes on the team's Squad List for Indoor and/or Outdoor must be 3.0 or higher, and certified by the institution's registrar.

Additionally, the 15 Red Raider athletes honored as All-Academic Athletes break down with nine on the women's squad and six on the men's squad. Over 300 athletes on both the men's and women's sides were honored with the distinction. To be named an NAIA All-Academic Athlete, a student-athlete must carry a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), including the most recent grading period, and certified by the institution's Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) or registrar. Furthermore, certain athletic criteria must be met to be named to the team, including an 'A' or 'B' standard in a Championship event.

Below is a list of the honored Northwestern student-athletes:

Men (6):

Student-Athlete	Year (2021-22, eligibility year) / Hometown	Major
Levi Cross	Sr. / Des Moines, Iowa	Christian Education / Youth Ministry
Jake Davies	So. / Brandon, Wis.	Sport Management - Leadership
Braden Jahn	Jr. / Sioux Center, Iowa	Nursing
Isaiah Lee	Sr. / Sioux Falls, S.D.	Political Science
Bryce Paulsen	Jr. / Marshall, Minn.	Business Administration
Cody Post	Jr. / Rock Valley, Iowa	Accounting

Women (9):

Student-Athlete	Year (2021-22, Eligibility year) / Hometown	Major
Abigail Clarke	Jr. / Waverly, Neb.	Biology Health Professions
Lindsey Craig	Jr. / Shafer, Neb.	Biology Ecological Science
Erin Hulberg	Fr. / Brookings, S.D.	Accounting
Kennedy Kramer	Fr. / Larchwood, Iowa	Nursing
Morgan Marker	Sr. / Rock Valley, Iowa	Business Administration/Management
Caitlin Ostbye	So. / Mitchell, S.D.	Exercise Science
Savonne Sterk	So. / Lynden, Wash.	Nursing
Jacie Vander Waal	Fr. / Sioux Center, Iowa	Biology Health Professions
Katlyn Wiese	So. / Holstein, Iowa	Accounting

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Players Mentioned

Levi Cross: Distance; Sophomore

Isaiah Lee: Distance; Sophomore

Bryce Paulsen: Mid-Distance; Freshman

Cody Post: Sprints; Freshman

Morgan Marker: Sprints; Junior

Lindsey Craig: Jumps; Freshman

Braden Jahn: Sprints; Freshman

Abigail Clarke: Hurdles/Mid-Distance; Junior

Caitlin Ostbye: Sprints; Sophomore

Savonne Sterk: Mid-Distance; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Levi Cross
: Sophomore
: Distance

Isaiah Lee
: Sophomore
: Distance

Bryce Paulsen
: Freshman
: Mid-Distance

Cody Post
: Freshman
: Sprints

Morgan Marker
: Junior
: Sprints

Lindsey Craig
: Freshman
: Jumps

Braden Jahn
: Freshman
: Sprints

Abigail Clarke
: Junior
: Hurdles/Mid-Distance

Caitlin Ostbye
: Sophomore
: Sprints

Savonne Sterk
: Sophomore
: Mid-Distance