Ten Empire 8 Women’s Cross Country Standouts Earn 2024 USTFCCCA Individual All-Academic Team Selections

Women's Cross Country | 2/4/2025 2:51:00 PM

Ten Empire 8 women's cross country athletes from SUNY Geneseo, Houghton University, St. John Fisher University and Utica University earned 2023 NCAA Division III All-Academic Individual honors, announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
 
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.

SUNY Geneseo
Ann Brennan, So., Honeoye Falls, NY - Data Analytics
Sierra Doody, Jr., Webster, NY - Geography and Sustainability Studies
Lilly Fowler-Conner, Sr., Tully, NY - Sociomedical Sciences
Jillian O'Rourke, So., Orchard Park, NY - Business Administration

Houghton University
Noelle Linenfelser, Jr., Grand Island, NY - Biomedical Sciences

St. John Fisher University
Olivia Grinnell, Jr., Elmira, NY - Nursing
Caitlin Voloshen, Jr., Bethlehem, PA - Pharmacy

Utica University
Jade Dening, Sr., Remsen, NY - Dietetics and Nutrition
Catherine Manna, Fr., Whitesboro, NY - Occupational Therapy
Marlo Townsend, Fr., Rome, NY - Occupational Therapy

 
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
 
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