HELENA, Mont. – The Frontier Conference has named a total of 91 men's and women's cross country student-athletes from ten conference programs as Academic All-Conference selections, presented by Billings Clinic and Logan Health. Carroll College has 21 student-athletes honored for their work in the classroom.
Continuing a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, the Carroll cross country teams were once again well represented on the Frontier Conference Cross Country Academic All-Conference listings.
The Carroll women led the conference with 15 student-athletes earning the honor, while the men's team had six individuals recognized for their commitment to their academic pursuits.
To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in standing and carry a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
The 2026 Frontier Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championship meet will be held on Friday, November 6 at Amend Park in Billings, Mont., at 10:30 a.m. (MDT).
The Frontier Conference All-Conference and postseason awards will be presented during the awards ceremony on Friday afternoon, following the conclusion of the conference meets.
Carroll College men's Academic All-Conference selections
Luke Decker, Sr, civil engineering, Spokane, Wash.
Benjamin Wallace, Sr, civil engineering, Mahommet, Ill.
Tanner Joyce, So, data science, Crane, Ore.
Oliver Morris, Sr, psychology, Kirkland, Wash.
Harper Charupe, So, Spokane, Wash.
Jack Jensen, Jr, psychology, Bigfork, Mont.
Carroll College women's Academic All-Conference selections
Jayna Boonstra, Sr, anthrozoology, Kenai, Alaska
Olivia Gaugel, So, biochemistry/molecular biology, Portland, Ore.
Ryah O'Dell, So, biology, Helena, Mont.
Jenna Castro, Sr, biochemistry/molecular biology, Medical Lake, Wash.
Nikki Nau, Jr, mathematics, Sunburst, Mont.
Emma Horspool, So, nursing, Portland, Ore.
Anna Terry, Sr, business: management & marketing, Chinook, Mont.
Audrey vanWestrienen, Jr, nursing, Conifer, Colo.
Mya Badger, So, biology, Columbia Falls, Mont.
Nina Badger, Sr, health science, Columbia Falls, Mont.
Faye Holland, So, business: accounting & strategic finance, Dillon, Mont.
Amelia Mayes, Jr, nursing, Silverdale, Wash.
Sophie Sestrich, So, biology, Livingston, Mont.
Claire Boutillier, So, civil engineering, Helena, Mont.
Ariel Brewer, So, environmental science, Lacey, Wash.
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