Six athletes from Calvin University's men's cross country and track and field teams have received the CSC Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators. Honorees include Abe VanDuinen, Bob Horton, Lucas Jambekar, Rhys Bedford, Zach Van Baren, and Ryan Sarkett. To qualify, athletes must be sophomores or higher with a GPA of 3.5 or above and achieve top regional placements. VanDuinen and Van Baren have advanced for consideration for CSC Academic All-America. The teams excelled this season, with the track team winning MIAA Championships and the cross country team ranking in regional competitions.

By the Numbers
  • Six athletes named CSC Academic All-District.
  • VanDuinen achieved 1st Team All-America honors in indoor track and field.
  • Horton and Jambekar both earned 1st Team All-MIAA accolades.
  • Van Baren recorded a personal best of 6,626 points in the heptathlon.
State of Play
  • The track and field team placed first at MIAA Championships for both indoor and outdoor seasons.
  • The cross country team finished fourth at the MIAA Championship and 12th at the NCAA III Regional.
What's Next

These athletes will look to build on their academic and athletic achievements as they prepare for potential national recognition, especially for those advancing to the Academic All-America ballot. Continued performance improvements could enhance their prospects for future honors in track and field.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these six athletes underscores the balance between academic excellence and competitive success, highlighting Calvin University's commitment to fostering well-rounded student-athletes.