NEW ORLEANS, LA - Jade Dening (Remsen, NY/Remsen), Catherine Manna (Whitesboro, NY/Whitesboro) and Marlo Townsend (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) were named to The Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year and All-Academic Athletes for the 2024 NCAA Division III Cross Country season were announced on Thursday 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.