Six members of the Hartford men's track and field team have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, recognizing both their athletic and academic achievements. To qualify, athletes needed a top-50 individual performance at the NCAA regional competition. The honorees include Tyrell Bailey, Keller Casey, Chris Hergott, Owen Klein, Aidan Quee, and Thomas Yonkers, with Hergott and Yonkers making the list for a second consecutive year.

By the Numbers
  • Chris Hergott ranked 1st regionally and 10th nationally in long jump with a distance of 7.34 meters.
  • Tyrell Bailey finished 25th regionally in outdoor shot put with a mark of 13.02 meters.
  • Aidan Quee achieved 12th place in indoor triple jump at 13.53 meters and ranked 14th in outdoor triple jump at 13.35 meters.
State of Play
  • The Academic All-District program honors athletes balancing both sports and academics.
  • This recognition highlights performance not only in competition but also in the classroom.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the recognized athletes will aim to maintain their performance as they prepare for future competitions, with potential for further honors in the NCAA rankings.

Bottom Line

The selection of six Hawks for the Academic All-District team underscores the commitment of Hartford's athletes to excel both academically and athletically, setting a benchmark for student-athletes across the nation.