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Six Tar Heels Named To All-ACC Academic Team For Outdoor T&F
June 24, 2022 | Track & Field, Academics
Six Tar Heels have earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic honors for outdoor track & field, as announced by the ACC on Friday.
Anna Keefer, Sasha Neglia, Sarah Trainor and Madison Wiltrout were named to the women's team, and Patrick Anderson and Isaiah Palmer were named to the men's team.
The award takes into account both academic and athletic performance during the 2022 season.
Keefer, a communication studies major from St. Michael Albertville, Minn., advanced to the NCAA Championships in the long jump and placed 10th to claim second-team All-America honors. She was the ACC runner-up in that event to earn first-team All-Conference honors. She earned second-team All-ACC honors in the 100m and 200m and set program records in both events during the course of the season.
Neglia, a statistics & analytics major from Kingsport, Tenn., earned honorable mention All-America honors after placing 20th in the women's 3000m steeplechase at NCAA Championships. She earned second-team All-ACC honors in that event after placing fourth.
Trainor, an environmental sciences major from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., earned ACC Track Performer of the Week honors during the season after claiming the Duke Invitational title in the women's steeplechase in early April.
Wiltrout, an exercise and sport science major from Connellsville, Pa., won bronze in the javelin at NCAA Championships. She won the 2022 ACC title in that event and holds the program and conference records.
Anderson, an environmental studies major from Pittsburgh, Pa., earned second-team All-ACC honors after finishing fourth in the men's 10,000 meters.
Palmer, a psychology major from Plano, Texas, earned second-team All-ACC honors with a fourth-place finish in the men's 400 meters.
Louisville pole vaulter Gabriela Leon was named the ACC Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Florida State hurdler Trey Cunningham and Notre Dame distance runner Dylan Jacobs are the ACC Men's Co-Scholar Athletes of the Year. All won NCAA titles in 2022 and were named Region Athletes of the Year by the USTFCCCA.
The ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards were established in September of 2007 to be awarded annually to the top junior or senior student-athlete in their respective sports. Candidates for the awards must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average for their careers, as well as a 3.0 for each of the last two semesters.
Minimum academic requirements for selection to the All-ACC Academic Team are a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average during one's academic career. Athletic achievements during the most recent season are also considered in selecting the All-ACC Academic Team.
The ACC Honor Roll, which recognizes all conference student-athletes with a grade point average of 3.0 for the current academic year, will be released in July.
The 2022 All-ACC Academic Outdoor Track and Field teams, including each student-athlete's major of study, are listed below.
ACC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Gabriela Leon, Louisville
ACC Men's Indoor Track & Field Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Trey Cunningham, Florida State
Dylan Jacobs, Notre Dame
2022 All-ACC Outdoor Track and Field Academic Teams
Women
Name Institution, Class, Major
Kate Mitchell, Boston College, Sr., Management
Kiara Grant, Clemson, Sr., Computer Science/Athletic Leadership
Trishauna Hemmings, Clemson, Sr., Women's Leadership
Ockera Myrie, Clemson, Jr., Communications
Harleigh White, Clemson, Sr., Nursing/MBA
Courtney Williams, Clemson, So., Psychology
Dana Baker, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Halle Bieber, Duke, Jr. Visual Media Studies
Emily Cole, Duke, Jr., Computer Science
Jenna Crean, Duke, Jr. Biology
Abby Geiser, Duke, Fr., Undeclared
Zoe Hughes, Duke, Gr., Global Health
Brynn King, Duke, Jr., Evolutionary Anthropology
Carly King, Duke, Jr., Biology
Erin Marsh, Duke, Gr., Continuing Studies
Megan McGinnis, Duke, Fr., Undeclared
Michaela Reinhart, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Kelcie Simmons, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Brianna Smith, Duke, So., Biology
Isabel Wakefield, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Kelechi Nwanaga, Florida State, Sr., Economics
Ka'Tia Seymour, Florida State, Gr., Athletic Coaching
Maudie Skying, Florida State., Gr., Exercise Physiology
Ruby Stauber, Florida State, Gr., Sport Management
Sara Zabarino, Florida State, Jr., Food & Nutrition Science
Nicole Fegans, Georgia Tech, Sr. Business Administration
Shanty Papakosta, Georgia Tech, So., Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Lydia Troupe, Georgia Tech, Jr., Psychology
Soledad Jean, Louisville, Fr., Psychology
Gabriela Leon, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Synclair Savage, Louisville, So., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Emily Scott, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Auriane Viola, Louisville, Jr., Marketing
Aliyah Welter, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science & Sport Administration
Debbie Ajagbe, Miami, Gr., Mechanical Engineering
Lauryn Harris, Miami, Jr., Political Science
Kayla Johnson, Miami, Sr., Exploratory Arts & Sciences
Moriah Oliveira, Miami, So., Journalism
Alfreda Steele, Miami, Gr., International Administration
Anna Keefer, North Carolina, Sr., Communication Studies
Sasha Neglia, North Carolina, So. Statistics & Analytics
Sarah Trainor, North Carolina, So., Environmental Sciences
Madison Wiltrout, North Carolina, Gr.., Exercise & Sport Science
Dominique Clairmonte, NC State, Gr., Teaching/History
Michelle Cobb, NC State, Gr., Physiology/Nutrition Science
Allie Hays, NC State, Gr., Natural Resources
Mariah Howlett, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Nevada Mareno, NC State, Sr., Fashion & Textile Management
Gionna Quarzo, NC State, Jr., Elementary Education
Savannah Shaw, NC State, Gr., Communication/Business Administration
Marlee Starliper, NC State, Jr., Psychology
Katelyn Tuohy, NC State, So., Business Administration
Anna Vess, NC State, Gr., Teaching/Biological Sciences
Katie Rose Blachowicz, Notre Dame, Sr., Neuroscience & Behavior
Gabe Diedrich, Notre Dame, Gr., Accountancy
Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame, Jr., Marketing
Katie Ryan, Notre Dame, Gr., Business Analytics
Madison Schmidt, Notre Dame, Chemical Engineering
Rachel Tanczos, Notre Dame, Gr., Psychology/Theology
Breanna Phillips, Pitt, Gr., Applied Developmental Psychology
Annie Boos, Syracuse, Gr., Mag, News & Digital Journalism
Rebecca Hawkins, Virginia, Sr., Chemistry
Helena Lindsay, Virginia, Sr., Urban & Environmental Planning
Jada Seaman, Virginia, Jr., Commerce
Rachel Baxter, Virginia Tech, Gr., Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise
Grace Boone, Virginia Tech, Sr., Biology
Julia Fixsen, Virginia Tech, Jr., Studio Arts
Jordan Jones, Virginia Tech, So., Industrial Design
Chase Kappeler, Virginia Tech, Sr., Finance
Sara Killinen, Virginia Tech, So., Public Relations
Barbora Malikova, Virginia Tech, Fr., Industrial Design
Rebecca Mammel, Virginia Tech, Gr., Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise
Anna Bush, Wake Forest, Sr., Psychology
Rachel Kern, Wake Forest, Gr., Sustainability
Emma Soderstrom, Wake Forest, Gr., Sustainability
Men
Name Institution, Class, Major
Marcus Manson, Boston College, Sr., Applied Psychology/Human Development
David Scherrer, Boston College, Gr., Applied Economics
Devon Brooks, Clemson, Gr., Communication/Athletic Leadership
Guinove Joanus, Clemson, Jr., Sports Communication
Giano Roberts, Clemson, Jr., Sports Communications
Carson Tillman, Clemson, So., Finance
Beau Allen, Duke, Jr., Biology
Nick Dahl, Duke, Gr., Statistics
Erick Duffy, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Michael Fairbanks, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Liam Kahn, Duke, Gr., Liberal Studies
Ezra Mellinger, Duke, Jr., Environmental Science
Miles Mingo, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Cole Rowan, Duke, Sr., Political Science
Donovan Spearman, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Trey Cunningham, Florida State, Gr., Sport Management
Jacore Irving, Florida State, Post-Bacc, Public Health
Ahmed Muhumed, Florida State, Gr., International Affairs
Riley Ott, Florida State, Jr., Sport Management
James Rivera, Florida State, Jr., Interdisciplinary Social Science
Adriaan Wildschutt, Florida State, Gr., Business Administration
Zach Jaeger, Georgia Tech, Jr., Business Administration
John Watkins, Georgia Tech, So., Electrical Engineering
Paul Kallenberg, Louisville, Fr., Biology
Ty McPhail, Louisville, Fr., Computer Information
Luke Nichols, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Sean Roth, Louisville, Gr., Master Business Administration
Adar Sheere, Louisville, Sr., Economics
Decio Andrade, Miami, Gr., International Administration
Oskars Bambals, Miami. So., Management
Isaiah Holmes, Miami, Gr., Business Administration
Russell Robinson, Miami, Jr., Sport Administration
Patrick Anderson, North Carolina, So., Environmental Studies
Isaiah Palmer, North Carolina, Gr., Psychology
Joshua Brockman, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Ja'Von Douglas, NC State, Gr., Public Administration
Brett Gardner, NC State, Sr., Mechanical Engineering
Nate Kawalec, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Cameron Murray, NC State. Sr., Communication
Ian Shanklin, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Andrew Alexander, Notre Dame, Gr., Management
Matthew Carmody, Notre Dame, Sr., Economics/Pre-health
Max Frye, Notre Dame, Gr., Management
Dylan Jacobs, Notre Dame, Sr., Business Analytics
Danny Kilrea, Notre Dame, Sr., Accountancy
Austin Parsons, Notre Dame, Sr., Biology
Tom Seitzer, Notre Dame, Jr. Aerospace Engineering
John Stefan, Notre Dame, Gr., Finance
Josh Methner, Notre Dame, So., Business Analytics
Michael Shoaf, Notre Dame, Jr., Business Analytics
Tim Zepf, Notre Dame, Gr., Business Analytics
Felix Wolter, Pitt, Gr., Computer Science
JP Trojan, Syracuse, Gr., Law
Evangelos Fradelakis, Virginia, Gr., Kinesiology
Ka'eo Kruse, Virginia, Gr., Kinesiology
Jacob Lemmon, Virginia, Jr., Foreign Affairs
Nathan Mountain, Virginia, Fr., Undeclared
Owayne Owens, Virginia, Sr., Sociology
Jordan Willis, Virginia, Gr., Commerce
Sebastian Anthony, Virginia Tech, Gr., Public Health
Ben Fleming, Virginia Tech, Sr., Human Development
Antonio Lopez Segura, Virginia Tech, Jr., Computer Science
Sean Murphy, Virginia Tech, Sr., Finance
Ben Nibbelink, Virginia Tech, Sr., Computer Science
Tyreke Sapp, Virginia Tech, Gr., Agriculture & Life Sciences
Zach Facioni, Wake Forest, Sr., Economics
Jack Pihlkar, Wake Forest, Sr., Accounting Analytic
Thomas Vanoppen, Wake Forest, Gr., Liberal Studies
Andrew White, Wake Forest, Sr., Politics & International Affairs
Anna Keefer, Sasha Neglia, Sarah Trainor and Madison Wiltrout were named to the women's team, and Patrick Anderson and Isaiah Palmer were named to the men's team.
The award takes into account both academic and athletic performance during the 2022 season.
Keefer, a communication studies major from St. Michael Albertville, Minn., advanced to the NCAA Championships in the long jump and placed 10th to claim second-team All-America honors. She was the ACC runner-up in that event to earn first-team All-Conference honors. She earned second-team All-ACC honors in the 100m and 200m and set program records in both events during the course of the season.
Neglia, a statistics & analytics major from Kingsport, Tenn., earned honorable mention All-America honors after placing 20th in the women's 3000m steeplechase at NCAA Championships. She earned second-team All-ACC honors in that event after placing fourth.
Trainor, an environmental sciences major from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., earned ACC Track Performer of the Week honors during the season after claiming the Duke Invitational title in the women's steeplechase in early April.
Wiltrout, an exercise and sport science major from Connellsville, Pa., won bronze in the javelin at NCAA Championships. She won the 2022 ACC title in that event and holds the program and conference records.
Anderson, an environmental studies major from Pittsburgh, Pa., earned second-team All-ACC honors after finishing fourth in the men's 10,000 meters.
Palmer, a psychology major from Plano, Texas, earned second-team All-ACC honors with a fourth-place finish in the men's 400 meters.
Louisville pole vaulter Gabriela Leon was named the ACC Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Florida State hurdler Trey Cunningham and Notre Dame distance runner Dylan Jacobs are the ACC Men's Co-Scholar Athletes of the Year. All won NCAA titles in 2022 and were named Region Athletes of the Year by the USTFCCCA.
The ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards were established in September of 2007 to be awarded annually to the top junior or senior student-athlete in their respective sports. Candidates for the awards must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average for their careers, as well as a 3.0 for each of the last two semesters.
Minimum academic requirements for selection to the All-ACC Academic Team are a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative average during one's academic career. Athletic achievements during the most recent season are also considered in selecting the All-ACC Academic Team.
The ACC Honor Roll, which recognizes all conference student-athletes with a grade point average of 3.0 for the current academic year, will be released in July.
The 2022 All-ACC Academic Outdoor Track and Field teams, including each student-athlete's major of study, are listed below.
ACC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Gabriela Leon, Louisville
ACC Men's Indoor Track & Field Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Trey Cunningham, Florida State
Dylan Jacobs, Notre Dame
2022 All-ACC Outdoor Track and Field Academic Teams
Women
Name Institution, Class, Major
Kate Mitchell, Boston College, Sr., Management
Kiara Grant, Clemson, Sr., Computer Science/Athletic Leadership
Trishauna Hemmings, Clemson, Sr., Women's Leadership
Ockera Myrie, Clemson, Jr., Communications
Harleigh White, Clemson, Sr., Nursing/MBA
Courtney Williams, Clemson, So., Psychology
Dana Baker, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Halle Bieber, Duke, Jr. Visual Media Studies
Emily Cole, Duke, Jr., Computer Science
Jenna Crean, Duke, Jr. Biology
Abby Geiser, Duke, Fr., Undeclared
Zoe Hughes, Duke, Gr., Global Health
Brynn King, Duke, Jr., Evolutionary Anthropology
Carly King, Duke, Jr., Biology
Erin Marsh, Duke, Gr., Continuing Studies
Megan McGinnis, Duke, Fr., Undeclared
Michaela Reinhart, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Kelcie Simmons, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Brianna Smith, Duke, So., Biology
Isabel Wakefield, Duke, Sr., Psychology
Kelechi Nwanaga, Florida State, Sr., Economics
Ka'Tia Seymour, Florida State, Gr., Athletic Coaching
Maudie Skying, Florida State., Gr., Exercise Physiology
Ruby Stauber, Florida State, Gr., Sport Management
Sara Zabarino, Florida State, Jr., Food & Nutrition Science
Nicole Fegans, Georgia Tech, Sr. Business Administration
Shanty Papakosta, Georgia Tech, So., Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Lydia Troupe, Georgia Tech, Jr., Psychology
Soledad Jean, Louisville, Fr., Psychology
Gabriela Leon, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Synclair Savage, Louisville, So., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Emily Scott, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Auriane Viola, Louisville, Jr., Marketing
Aliyah Welter, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science & Sport Administration
Debbie Ajagbe, Miami, Gr., Mechanical Engineering
Lauryn Harris, Miami, Jr., Political Science
Kayla Johnson, Miami, Sr., Exploratory Arts & Sciences
Moriah Oliveira, Miami, So., Journalism
Alfreda Steele, Miami, Gr., International Administration
Anna Keefer, North Carolina, Sr., Communication Studies
Sasha Neglia, North Carolina, So. Statistics & Analytics
Sarah Trainor, North Carolina, So., Environmental Sciences
Madison Wiltrout, North Carolina, Gr.., Exercise & Sport Science
Dominique Clairmonte, NC State, Gr., Teaching/History
Michelle Cobb, NC State, Gr., Physiology/Nutrition Science
Allie Hays, NC State, Gr., Natural Resources
Mariah Howlett, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Nevada Mareno, NC State, Sr., Fashion & Textile Management
Gionna Quarzo, NC State, Jr., Elementary Education
Savannah Shaw, NC State, Gr., Communication/Business Administration
Marlee Starliper, NC State, Jr., Psychology
Katelyn Tuohy, NC State, So., Business Administration
Anna Vess, NC State, Gr., Teaching/Biological Sciences
Katie Rose Blachowicz, Notre Dame, Sr., Neuroscience & Behavior
Gabe Diedrich, Notre Dame, Gr., Accountancy
Olivia Markezich, Notre Dame, Jr., Marketing
Katie Ryan, Notre Dame, Gr., Business Analytics
Madison Schmidt, Notre Dame, Chemical Engineering
Rachel Tanczos, Notre Dame, Gr., Psychology/Theology
Breanna Phillips, Pitt, Gr., Applied Developmental Psychology
Annie Boos, Syracuse, Gr., Mag, News & Digital Journalism
Rebecca Hawkins, Virginia, Sr., Chemistry
Helena Lindsay, Virginia, Sr., Urban & Environmental Planning
Jada Seaman, Virginia, Jr., Commerce
Rachel Baxter, Virginia Tech, Gr., Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise
Grace Boone, Virginia Tech, Sr., Biology
Julia Fixsen, Virginia Tech, Jr., Studio Arts
Jordan Jones, Virginia Tech, So., Industrial Design
Chase Kappeler, Virginia Tech, Sr., Finance
Sara Killinen, Virginia Tech, So., Public Relations
Barbora Malikova, Virginia Tech, Fr., Industrial Design
Rebecca Mammel, Virginia Tech, Gr., Human Nutrition, Food & Exercise
Anna Bush, Wake Forest, Sr., Psychology
Rachel Kern, Wake Forest, Gr., Sustainability
Emma Soderstrom, Wake Forest, Gr., Sustainability
Men
Name Institution, Class, Major
Marcus Manson, Boston College, Sr., Applied Psychology/Human Development
David Scherrer, Boston College, Gr., Applied Economics
Devon Brooks, Clemson, Gr., Communication/Athletic Leadership
Guinove Joanus, Clemson, Jr., Sports Communication
Giano Roberts, Clemson, Jr., Sports Communications
Carson Tillman, Clemson, So., Finance
Beau Allen, Duke, Jr., Biology
Nick Dahl, Duke, Gr., Statistics
Erick Duffy, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Michael Fairbanks, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Liam Kahn, Duke, Gr., Liberal Studies
Ezra Mellinger, Duke, Jr., Environmental Science
Miles Mingo, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Cole Rowan, Duke, Sr., Political Science
Donovan Spearman, Duke, Gr., Management Studies
Trey Cunningham, Florida State, Gr., Sport Management
Jacore Irving, Florida State, Post-Bacc, Public Health
Ahmed Muhumed, Florida State, Gr., International Affairs
Riley Ott, Florida State, Jr., Sport Management
James Rivera, Florida State, Jr., Interdisciplinary Social Science
Adriaan Wildschutt, Florida State, Gr., Business Administration
Zach Jaeger, Georgia Tech, Jr., Business Administration
John Watkins, Georgia Tech, So., Electrical Engineering
Paul Kallenberg, Louisville, Fr., Biology
Ty McPhail, Louisville, Fr., Computer Information
Luke Nichols, Louisville, Sr., Health & Human Performance – Exercise Science
Sean Roth, Louisville, Gr., Master Business Administration
Adar Sheere, Louisville, Sr., Economics
Decio Andrade, Miami, Gr., International Administration
Oskars Bambals, Miami. So., Management
Isaiah Holmes, Miami, Gr., Business Administration
Russell Robinson, Miami, Jr., Sport Administration
Patrick Anderson, North Carolina, So., Environmental Studies
Isaiah Palmer, North Carolina, Gr., Psychology
Joshua Brockman, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Ja'Von Douglas, NC State, Gr., Public Administration
Brett Gardner, NC State, Sr., Mechanical Engineering
Nate Kawalec, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Cameron Murray, NC State. Sr., Communication
Ian Shanklin, NC State, Sr., Business Administration
Andrew Alexander, Notre Dame, Gr., Management
Matthew Carmody, Notre Dame, Sr., Economics/Pre-health
Max Frye, Notre Dame, Gr., Management
Dylan Jacobs, Notre Dame, Sr., Business Analytics
Danny Kilrea, Notre Dame, Sr., Accountancy
Austin Parsons, Notre Dame, Sr., Biology
Tom Seitzer, Notre Dame, Jr. Aerospace Engineering
John Stefan, Notre Dame, Gr., Finance
Josh Methner, Notre Dame, So., Business Analytics
Michael Shoaf, Notre Dame, Jr., Business Analytics
Tim Zepf, Notre Dame, Gr., Business Analytics
Felix Wolter, Pitt, Gr., Computer Science
JP Trojan, Syracuse, Gr., Law
Evangelos Fradelakis, Virginia, Gr., Kinesiology
Ka'eo Kruse, Virginia, Gr., Kinesiology
Jacob Lemmon, Virginia, Jr., Foreign Affairs
Nathan Mountain, Virginia, Fr., Undeclared
Owayne Owens, Virginia, Sr., Sociology
Jordan Willis, Virginia, Gr., Commerce
Sebastian Anthony, Virginia Tech, Gr., Public Health
Ben Fleming, Virginia Tech, Sr., Human Development
Antonio Lopez Segura, Virginia Tech, Jr., Computer Science
Sean Murphy, Virginia Tech, Sr., Finance
Ben Nibbelink, Virginia Tech, Sr., Computer Science
Tyreke Sapp, Virginia Tech, Gr., Agriculture & Life Sciences
Zach Facioni, Wake Forest, Sr., Economics
Jack Pihlkar, Wake Forest, Sr., Accounting Analytic
Thomas Vanoppen, Wake Forest, Gr., Liberal Studies
Andrew White, Wake Forest, Sr., Politics & International Affairs
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