ST. PAUL, Minn. – Macalester College junior Ingrid Norquist (Minneapolis, Minn./Anoka) and sophomore Kate Fox (Seattle, Wash./Roosevelt) were named women's cross country Division III All-Academic Athletes by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, the organization announced today. Additionally, the Scots received Division III All-Academic Team recognition.

The USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top 25 percent of their respective regional championship meet. Norquist and Fox placed ninth and 15th, respectively at the North Region Meet on Nov. 15, earning All-Region honors. Their performances at the region meet qualified both Scots for the NCAA Cross Country Championships.

In order to qualify for All-Academic Team honors, teams must post at least a 3.10 cumulative team grade-point average and record a complete team score at the NCAA Regional Meet. Macalester turned in a team GPA of 3.66.