Cross Country Academic All-State

The Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches has announced its Academic All-State honorees for the 2021 Cross Country Season.

To qualify, the junior or senior athlete must have been on a sectional roster and carry a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  In addition, seniors must have scored 1200 or better on the SAT or have a composite ACT of at least 26.  Juniors have the same qualifications as seniors but also have a PSAT test option with a minimum score of 1140.  Lastly, an athlete’s head coach must be a member of the IATCCC.

Local student-athletes earning First Team Academic All-State include:

  • Batesville’s Maria Lopez and Sarah Ripperger.
  • East Central’s Michael Schwebach.
  • Greensburg’s Emily Mangels.
  • Lawrenceburg’s Alyson Galey.
  • Rushville’s Sophia Kemple and Meredith Lawrence
  • South Decatur’s Elizabeth Flessner.
  • South Ripley’s Lanie Nicholson.
  • Switzerland County’s Alisha Detmer.

Local student-athletes receiving Academic All-State Honorable Mention status include:

  • Batesville’s Sophie Myers, Madison Rahshulte, Kyler Daulton, Ean Loichinger and Benjamin Moster.
  • East Central’s Hannah Doan.
  • Franklin County’s Katherine Apsley.
  • Lawrenceburg’s Ashton Rasnake.
  • South Decatur’s Bridget Nobbe, Samantha Storm, Jack Hamilton and Trevor Newby.
  • South Ripley’s Emily Campbell.

We thank Batesville coach Lisa Gausman and the IATCCC for the Academic All-State information.