Release courtesy of Tom Lewis, U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, Communications Manager
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Monday the 80 student-athletes that received All-America honors for the 2011 NCAA Division II Cross Country season. Overall finish at the NCAA Championships is the determining factor as the top 40 individuals from both men’s and women’s races earn All-America plaudits from the USTFCCCA.
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Western State’s men won their eighth overall, and first since 2005, NCAA Division II cross country title on a cold and snowy Saturday in Spokane, Wash.
Western State and Adams State topped the All-America tally board with six student-athletes earning the distinction. Grand Valley State followed with five.
Among conferences, the RMAC claimed 17 of 40 All-America plaudits, outdistancing themselves from the other leagues in the nation by a wide margin. The GLIAC (5), CCAA (4), and PSAC (3) followed.
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2011 USTFCCCA All-Americans |
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Tyler Emmorey |
Grand Valley State |
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Anthony Witt |
Grand Valley State |
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Stephen Fuelling |
Grand Valley State |
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Ryan Toth |
Grand Valley State |
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Nathan Knisely |
Grand Valley State |