NEW ORLEANS – On Thursday, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its Academic Awards for the 2025 cross country season.

The men's and women's cross country teams were once again named an All-Academic Team.

To qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers. The Concordia women boast a 3.64 grade-point average and the Concordia men have a 3.60 grade-point average.

Three years ago, the Concordia Wisconsin men had the highest grade-point average in the nation.

In total, 194 men's teams and 218 women's teams were honored at the NCAA Division III level.

The Falcons also landed three All-Academic Athletes in junior Emma Ahrens (Stephens City, Va.), senior Melanie Arvis, (Berwyn, Ill.) and junior Isaiah Lubner (Campbellsport, Wis.). This is the third honor for Aherns and the second honor for Arvis.  

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 meets.