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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 23, 2003 – Springfield College junior Marisa Clapp (Charlton, Mass.) was named an Academic All-American, while the Pride was recognized as having the 14th-highest cumulative grade point average in Division III, announced today by the NCAA Division III Cross Country Coaches Association.
A sports management major, Clapp’s 3.97 was tied for the 12th-highest g.p.a. out of 131 women with at least a 3.50. She was also named a Second-Team Verizon Academic All-American last spring. A four-time cross country and track & field All-American, she most recently finished 18th at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship to earn her second-straight award. Individual awards are given to those who have attained a 3.50 or higher, while finishing in the top-25 percent of their regional championship.
As a team, the Pride compiled a 3.57 g.p.a. to tie NEWMAC-rival Wellesley College. SC finished sixth at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship this past fall.
The SC men’s team finished 46th out of 65 teams with a 3.19 cumulative g.p.a.
published: 02/24/2003
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