Men's Cross Country Honors Released

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - (COMPLETE HONORS) - In conjunction with the conference meet, the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) announced is men's cross country honors for the 2021 season.

Colten Covington of Cornerstone was named Runner of the Year after winning the 8K race on Nov. 6. Newcomer of the Year went to freshman Jamin Thompson, also of Cornerstone, as the highest-finishing runner new to the WHAC at eighth place. Cornerstone heach coach Josh Neideck earned Coach of the Year for guiding the Golden Eagles to their third consecutive team championship. UM-Dearborn head coach Joe Horka was voted as Champions of Character Coach by his peers.

The All-Conference teams were named based on order of finish at the conference meet. The first seven finishers were named First Team All-Conference and the next seven finishers were awarded Second Team All-Conference.

In addition to the individual honors and the All-Conference teams, the WHAC announced its All-Academic and Champions of Character teams. All-Academic included juniors or above in academic standing with a cumulative 3.25 GPA or higher and in attendance at the nominating school for one full year. The Champions of Character Team included one member from each school who best represents the five core character values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

First Team All-Conference

Runner of the Year – Colten Covington, Cornerstone
Newcomer of the Year – Jamin Thompson, Cornerstone
Coach of the Year – Josh Neideck, Cornerstone
Champions of Character Coach - Joe Horka, UM-Dearborn

Second Team All-Conference

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