April 3, 2006

George, Central teams gain academic honors

PELLA—For the third straight year, the Central College men's and women's cross country teams have received all-academic team honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Meanwhile senior Bryan George ( Pella ) received individual all-academic recognition from the organization.

Central's women posted a combined 3.33 cumulative grade point average and the Dutch men had a 3.16 GPA. Both squads are coached by Jeff Bovee.

George, a general studies major with a 3.57 GPA, was a cross country team captain last fall and earned both all-Iowa Conference and NCAA Division III all-region honors.

Central, Coe and Luther each had both its men's and women's teams receive the academic distinction. George was joined in receiving men's individual honors by Luther junior Adam Bohach and Luther senior Matt Roling.