Travis Sutter, Polar Bears named All-Academic by U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
February 3, 2020
By Bud Denega
ADA — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced its 2019 Cross Country All-Academic Teams and Athletes.
The Polar Bears were named an All-Academic Team for having a cumulative GPA north of 3.1. There were 172 other teams that were honored.
Junior Travis Sutter (Fort Recovery) reeled in All-Academic honors. In order to qualify, athletes must have at least a 3.3 GPA and finish inside the top 25 percent of their regional meet. There were a total of 309 athletes that won the honor.
The Polar Bears closed the season with a 10th-place finish at the Great Lakes Regional. Sutter led the charge at the regional meet, crossing 34th.