The GLIAC is NMU’s league in men’s and women’s basketball, women’s cross country, men’s football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s track and field, and women’s volleyball.

Between the three academic semesters, 228 Northern student-athletes landed on GLIAC and at-large teams for several sports not included in the conference. That one at-large sport for NMU is men’s and women’s nordic skiing.

To be eligible, students must have been on their team’s active roster at the conclusion of that season and cannot be a freshman or first-year transfer student, though redshirt freshmen are eligible.

There were two classifications for the honors, the GLIAC Academic Excellence Award for those with a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, and also the GLIAC All-Academic Award for those with at least 3.00 but less than 3.50 GPA.

Northern Michigan University’s Alyssa Hill, center, goes up for a shot against Saginaw Valley State’s Lauren Borsenik, left, and Kaitlyn Geurink during their GLIAC women’s basketball game played at Vandament Arena in Marquette on Feb. 5. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps) 

Here is a list of the honorees, Academic Excellence listed first, then Academic All-GLIAC, with each student’s year, major, GPA and hometown. The number after the sport’s name is the total number of students honored in the two classifications together.

Fall semester

Cross country (20) — Academic Excellence: Madalyn Argen, soph., undeclared, 4.0, Lewiston; Ella DeBruyn, soph., undeclared, 4.0, Traverse City; Beverly Harper, sr., health & physical education, 3.99, Richland Center, Wis.; Samantha Zolnierek, soph., elementary Education, 3.98, Alpena; Emma Sweeney, jr., criminal justice, 3.97, Rockford; Dani Van Lente, jr., fisheries & wildlife management, 3.96, Marshall; Lamar Gordon, jr., biology, 3.95, Two Harbors, Minn.; Anya VanSweden, soph., biology, 3.95, Grand Rapids; Abby Harma, soph., biology, 3.93, Marquette; Lana Mac, jr., graphic design, 3.89, South Lyon; Taryn Maki, soph., elementary education, 3.85, Dollar Bay; Celia Wallace, soph., environmental science, 3.84, Madison, Wis.; Sophia Potter, sr., paralegal, 3.70, Waterford; Paige Anderson, sr., nursing, 3.62, Harbor Beach; Attica Brandt, jr., graphic Design, 3.54, Stephenson; Elliott Smith, sr., art & design, 3.50, Traverse City. Academic All-GLIAC: Madi Szymanski, sr., nursing, 3.48, Alpena; Lola Korpi, soph., biology, 3.46, Ishpeming; Kate Langworthy, jr., sports science, 3.39, Big Rapids; Hannah Mason, jr., applied exercise science and health pre-OT, 3.07, Marquette

Football (40) — Academic Excellence: Austin Ridl, jr., undeclared, 3.98, Marquette; Aidan Hoard, jr., financial management, 3.95, Frankenmuth; Joe Mueller, jr., criminal justice, 3.86, Madison, Wis.; Tyler Carnell, soph., business, 3.84, Nashotah, Wis.; Michael Karlen, sr., business, 3.82, Stanley, Wis.; Mitch Larkin, sr., business, 3.79, Palatine, Ill.; Trevor Leigh, sr., secondary education/coaching, 3.74, Milford; Jacob Heemstra, soph., construction management, 3.68, Grand Rapids; Isaac Olson, soph., sports science, 3.67, Little Falls, Minn.; Noah Dobert, redshirt fresh., mechanical engineering tech, 3.65, Dearborn; Noah Hofmann, soph., computer science, 3.61, Kaukauna, Wis.; Luke Emmons, redshirt fresh., athletic training, 3.60, Muskegon; Carter Schmitt, redshirt fresh., construction management, 3.52, De Pere, Wis.; KJ Peterson, redshirt fresh., undeclared, 3.52, Cross Plains, Wis.; Thomas Kellen, sr., industrial tech, 3.50, St. Charles, Ill. Academic All-GLIAC: Daniel Babcock, jr., business management, 3.48, Lake Orion; DJ Brooks, redshirts fresh., secondary English education, 3.39, Chicago; Jax Hertel, jr., undeclared, 3.32, Walworth, Wis.; Graycen Shepherd, soph., undeclared, 3.32, Whitehall; Haydn McDonnell, redshirt fresh., undeclared, 3.30, Byron; Tyshaun Campbell, redshirt fresh., undeclared, 3.29, Chicago; James Hinds, redshirt fresh., cybersecurity & information assurance, 3.27, Melbourne, Fla.; Will Graffin, redshirt fresh., physical education, 3.25, Franklin, Wis.; Duke Shovald, redshirt fresh., marketing, 3.24, De Pere, Wis.; Jeremiah Gossett, sr., finance, 3.24, El Mirage, Ariz.; Chance Bridgers, sr., sports science-athletic coaching, 3.23, Trimountain; Luc Damiani, soph., sports science, 3.23, Plymouth; Tucker Welch, redshirt fresh., construction management, 3.22, Marquette; Jake Price, jr., criminal justice, 3.17, Peoria, Ariz.; Andrew Stewart, soph., undeclared, 3.16, Brighton; Trevor Theuerkauf, redshirt fresh., marketing, 3.13, Menominee; Nico Lukkarinen, soph., construction management, 3.11, Negaunee; Hayden May, redshirt fresh., business, 3.07, De Pere, Wis.; Max Mouranie, sr., pre-dental, 3.05, Walled Lake; Sebastian Luevano, redshirt fresh., marketing, 3.04, Franklin, Wis.; Tim Shannon Jr., sr., criminal justice, 3.02, Westchester, Ill.; Chris Bornhoeft, sr., construction management, 3.01, Plainfield, Ill.; Damarcus Chappell, redshirt fresh., construction management, 3.01, Milwaukee; Murphy Monreal, redshirt fresh., business finance, 3.01, Wauwatosa, Wis.; Xavier Martinez, soph., nursing, 3.00, Chicago

Men’s soccer (14) — Academic Excellence: Xhoel Lutaj, soph., computer science, 3.97, Fier, Albania; James Carr, jr., financial management, 3.96, Hull, England; Teun van Gansewinkel, soph., sociology, 3.96, Haaften, Netherlands; Andrea Mercanti, soph., sports science, 3.93, Rome, Italy; Alessandro Scialanga, sr., business, 3.90, Sutry, Italy; Jan Hoffmann, sr., psychology, 3.81, Windhagen, Germany; Triston Nelson, sr., athletic training, 3.69, Spanaway, Wash.; Mads Huegel, jr., economics, 3.56, Pinneberg, Germany; Quint Van Roij, soph., undeclared, 3.53, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands; Nils Cedargren, soph., business, 3.52, Malmö, Sweden; Robert Wright, soph., geology, 3.51, Clarkston. Academic All-GLIAC: Harry Gray, sr., athletic coaching, 3.48, Manchester, England; Tyler Kowalczyk, soph., undeclared, 3.41, De Pere, Wis.; Ian Weimer, soph., pre-medicine, 3.27, Marietta, Ohio

Northern Michigan University’s Jake Heemstra, center, joins his teammates in celebrating a touchdown scored by Jax Hertel in the first quarter of a Wildcats' football game played against Minnesota State-Moorhead at the Superior Dome in Marquette on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps)

Women’s soccer (17) — Academic Excellence: Marena Maceroni, soph., biochemistry, 4.0, Richmond; Kenna Alexander, sr., public relations, 3.92, Bloomington, Ind.; Irene Kiilunen, soph., nursing, 3.92, Brighton; Madison Bilbia, jr., social media design management, 3.85, Kalamazoo; Ava Buhlman, jr., accounting, 3.82, Allendale; Hannah Kastamo, sr., nursing, 3.81, Hartland; Emma Kastamo, soph., elementary education, 3.77, Hartland; Olivia Moreno, sr., elementary education, 3.67, Wheaton, Ill.; Jillian Thompson, jr., environmental science, 3.58, Chesterfield; Carly Sides, redshirt fresh., nursing, 3.52, Libertyville, Ill.; Stephanie Trujillo, sr., criminal justice, 3.90, Gilroy, Calif.. Academic All-GLIAC: Madalyn Nissen, soph., exercise science, 3.44, Houston; Addison Wargo, sr., biology, 3.35, Aurora, Ill.; Ellianna Seeley, jr., business, 3.34, Niles, Ill.; Alyse Daavettila, soph., graphic art & design, 3.28, Fenton; Isabella Lorens, jr., biology, 3.14, Marquette; Emily Whyte, soph., nursing, 3.01, Waunakee, Wis.

Volleyball (13) — Academic Excellence: Lyvia Misegades, redshirt fresh., psychology, 4.0, Henning, Minn.; Taylor Smaka, redshirt fresh., undeclared, 3.98, Grand Haven; Allie Barlow, jr., marketing, 3.97, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; KC Fortune, soph., sports science, 3.97, Appleton, Wis.; Lauren Cardwell, jr., undeclared, 3.90, Joliet, Ill.; Kaysie Bakke, jr., political Science, 3.89, Forest Lake, Minn.; Madison York, soph., undeclared, 3.81, Manitowoc, Wis.; Aydan Dalak, sr., nursing, 3.79, Reese; Sydney Bartels, jr., marketing, 3.67, Freedom, Wis.; McKenzie Gruner, sr., construction management, 3.66, Merrimac, Wis.; Helen Beiring, jr., health & physical education, 3.56, Calumet. Academic All-GLIAC: Liesl Haugen, jr., marketing, 3.42, Maple Grove, Minn.; Emilia Gulock, soph., undeclared, 3.33, Dimondale

Winter semester

Men’s nordic skiing (4) — Academic Excellence: Luke Fricker, sr., sports science, 3.94, Canmore, Alberta; Hendrik Peterson, sr., economics, 3.93, Parnu, Estonia; Adrik Kraftson, jr., mechanical engineering tech, 3.87, Stillwater, Minn. Academic All-GLIAC: Jonathan Clarke, sr., environmental science-geographic information systems and technology, 3.44, Bloomington, Minn.

Women’s nordic skiing (6) — Academic Excellence: Henriette Nielssen, jr., economics, 4.0, Nittedal, Norway; Greta Leitheiser, sr., political science, 3.78, Bend, Oregon; Jordan Parent, jr., microbiology, 3.71, Forest Lake, Minn. Academic All-GLIAC: Lena Kjelstrup, soph., sports Science, 3.47, Bodoe, Norway; Ella Niznik, sr., pre-nursing, 3.43, East Bethel, Minn.; Lauren McCollor, graduate student, secondary education history/philosophy, 3.15, Plymouth, Minn.

Men’s basketball (6) — Academic Excellence: Jackson Dudek, graduate student, financial management, 3.86, Kimberly, Wis.; Jonny Ingalls, redshirt fresh., undeclared, 3.75, St. Ignace; Dylan Kuehl, graduate student, construction management, 3.66, Iron Ridge, Wis.; Cody Schmitz, Northern Michigan, redshirt fresh., financial management, 3.64, Galesville, Wis.; Sam Privet, Northern Michigan, graduate student, construction management, 3.56, Caledonia, Minn. Academic All-GLIAC: Aidan Bellisle, sr., business management, 3.15, Menominee

Women’s basketball (12) — Academic Excellence: Megan Marta, redshirt fresh., pre-pharmacy, 3.96, Ishpeming; Sarah Newcomer, sr., business, 3.95, Pewaukee, Wis.; Sydney Whitehouse, soph., biology, 3.82, Green Bay, Wis.; Madison Schroeder, soph., physical education, 3.79, Peotone, Ill.; Addison Pytleski, soph., biology, 3.79, Green Bay, Wis.; Alyssa Hill, sr., accounting, 3.72, Negaunee; Hallie Marshall, sr., biology, 3.58, St. Ignace. Academic All-GLIAC: Jacy Weisbrod, sr., financial management, 3.47, La Crosse, Wis.; Ava Bates, soph., fisheries & wildlife management, 3.44, St. Johns; Jordan Schmittdiel, redshirt fresh., exercise science, 3.41, White Bear Lake, Minn.; CJ Romero, sr., marketing, 3.40, Brookfield, Wis.; Reide Osterman, sr., undeclared, 3.39, Baraga

Men’s swimming & diving (15) — Academic Excellence: Caleb Rice, sr., biology, 3.99, Ann Arbor; Hudson Lowery, sr., psychology, 3.98, Nashville, Tenn.; Liam Boomer, sr., nursing, 3.97, Eaton Rapids; Diego Carrillo, jr., undeclared, 3.88, Middletown, Conn.; Will LaCount, sr., undeclared, 3.85, West Lafayette, Ind.; Jef Leroux, sr., information assurance/cyberdefense, 3.80, Kaprijke, Belgium; Daniel Khmara, sr., information assurance/cyberdefense, 3.76, Lake Zurich, Ill.; Leo Nolles, sr., athletic coaching, 3.74, Maldonado, Uruguay; Zachary Billotte, soph., sports science, 3.63, Oceanside, Calif.; Max Swiatkowski, sr., biology, 3.62, Chesterfield Township; Tobie Stiles, sr., marketing, 3.51, Lindstrom, Minn.; Andrew Tease, sr., biochemistry, 3.51, Jenison. Academic All-GLIAC: Gabriel Fulconi, jr., athletic coaching, 3.44, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Ian Rocheleau, sr., construction management, 3.36, Kodiak, Alaska; Ryan Foucault, jr., mechanical engineering, 3.20, Neenah, Wis.

Women’s swimming & diving (20) — Academic Excellence: Brooklyn Millward, jr., exercise science, 4.0, Parkers Prairie, Minn.; Anika Wright, jr., economics, 3.97, Stillwater, Minn.; Kalina Ceglinski, jr., sports science, 3.91, Elmhurst, Ill.; Annika Geyer, jr., art & design, 3.91, Brighton; Sophia Moore, jr., pre-med, 3.89, Port Huron; Tegan Rose, soph., pre-med, 3.87, Spring Lake; Kenzie Stute, soph., sports science, 3.82, Baraboo, Wis.; Madison Germain, sr., sports science, 3.78, Morrison, Colo.; Nicole Malinova, jr., environmental science, 3.61, Warren; Julia Zimpel, jr., chemistry/environmental science, 3.59, Duluth, Minn.; Evie DeCarlo, sr., financial management, 3.57, Columbus, Ohio. Academic All-GLIAC: Anna Karubas, jr., biology/environmental science, 3.41, Naperville, Ill.; Abigail Keen, jr., environmental studies & sustainability, 3.29, Shelby Township; Joanne Arbic, sr., biology, 3.26, Sault Ste. Marie; Pauline Izidorek, sr., psychology/Spanish, 3.26, Detroit; Vicky Burda, soph., athletic training, 3.21, Vernon Hills, Ill.; Carlotta Santi, jr., biology, 3.13, Prato, Italy; Ellie Kilgard, soph., physical therapy, 3.08, Foley, Minn.; Caitlin Aarseth, sr., elementary education, 3.08, Maple Grove, Minn.; Phini Schneider, jr., biology, 3.01, Berlin, Germany

Women’s track & field (31) — Academic Excellence: Madalyn Argen, soph., undeclared, 4.0, Lewiston; Ella DeBruyn, soph., undeclared, 4.0, Traverse City; Beverly Harper, sr., health & physical education, 3.99, Richland Center, Wis.; Samantha Zolnierek, soph., elementary education, 3.98, Alpena; Emma Sweeney, jr., criminal justice, 3.97, Rockford; Wilme Els, sr., athletic training, 3.97, Swakopmund, Namibia; Dani Van Lente, jr., fisheries & wildlife management, 3.96, Marshall; Lamar Gordon, jr., biology, 3.95, Two Harbors, Minn.; Anya VanSweden, soph., biology, 3.95, Grand Rapids; Abby Harma, soph., biology, 3.93, Marquette; Mikayle de Souza, jr., (no major listed), 3.91, Coon Rapids, Minn.; Lana Mac, jr., graphic design, 3.89, South Lyon; Taryn Maki, soph., elementary education, 3.85, Dollar Bay; Celia Wallace, soph., environmental science, 3.84, Madison, Wis.; Taylor Rogers, soph., (no major listed), 3.83, Winneconne, Wis.; Sophia Potter, sr., paralegal, 3.70, Waterford; Paige Anderson, sr., nursing, 3.62, Harbor Beach; Kaitlin Smith, jr., secondary education, 3.58, Kingsley; Meadow Ptak, soph., social work, 3.55, Round Lake Beach, Ill.; Attica Brandt, jr., graphic design, 3.54, Stephenson; Elliott Smith, sr., art & design, 3.50, Traverse City. Academic All-GLIAC: Madi Szymanski, sr., nursing, 3.48, Alpena; Lola Korpi, soph., biology, 3.46, Ishpeming; Elizabeth Simpson, soph., business/financial management, 3.42, Houghton Lake; Caterina Thelen, jr., sports science, 3.42, Three Rivers; Kate Langworthy, jr., sports science, 3.39, Big Rapids; Natasha Nowakowski, jr., clinical health, 3.31, Ithaca; Alizabeth Little, sr., sports science, 3.27, Quincy; Teiolla Harvey, sr., exercise science/health management, 3.21, Saint Thomas, Jamaica; Baux Truckey, jr., athletic coaching/outdoor recreation, 3.19, Marquette; Maddy Rasmussen, soph., nursing, 3.10, Port Washington, Wis.

Spring semester

Men’s golf (3) — Academic Excellence: Tyler Annala, sr., business, 3.64, Champion. Academic All-GLIAC: Brady Badker, sr., business, 3.14, Menominee; Arthur Ylitalo, jr., entrepreneurship, 3.06, Buffalo, Minn.

Women’s golf (7) — Academic Excellence: Olivia Brill, sr., biochemistry, 3.93, Albertville, Minn.; Maddy Martens, soph., business, 3.90, Brighton; Hailey Bolander, jr., biochemistry, 3.81, Maricopa, Ariz.; Payton Donnelly, jr., art & design, 3.80, Curtice, Ohio; Abby Luke, soph., social media design management, 3.76, Marquette; Gabriel Moreau, sr., exercise science, 3.65, Montague. Academic All-GLIAC: Abbie Pietila, soph., undeclared, 3.27, Brighton

Women’s lacrosse (20) — Academic Excellence: Hannah Jabas, soph., sports science, 4.0, Verona, Wis.; Lilianna Fleming, redshirt fresh., mathematics, 3.98, Bethany, Conn.; Zoe Montgomery, soph., social work, 3.95, South Bend, Ind.; Lauren Esposito, jr., social media design management, 3.91, Canal Fulton, Ohio; Avery Lorinser, jr., psychology, 3.89, Stillwater, Minn.; Emily Radke, sr., communication studies, 3.89, Cave Creek, Ariz.; Payton Ross, jr., criminal justice, 3.87, Waunakee, Wis.; Kaitlyn Wozney, soph., undeclared, 3.86, Elk River, Minn.; Taylor Roberts, soph., biochemistry, 3.86, Dewitt; Annabelle Johnson, soph., business management, 3.83, Champlin, Minn.; Dylan Priestley, redshirt fresh., business, 3.68, Portland, Ore.; Mya Snyder, sr., exercise science, 3.56, Lakeville, Minn. Academic All-GLIAC: Abby Sisson, jr., business/public relations, 3.48, Milwaukee; Sophie Langsdale, jr., marketing, 3.42, Rochester, Minn.; Laine Stanton, sr., psychology, 3.39, Rosemount, Minn.; Sophia Floro, soph., nursing, 3.37, Belleville; Josie Lakosky, jr., public relations, 3.30, Victoria, Minn.; Krista Pascavis, jr., sports science, 3.24, Waukesha, Wis.; Camryn Brown, soph., criminal justice, 3.06, Decatur, Ill.; Natalie Thomas, jr., multimedia journalism, 3.03, South Lyon

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Northern Michigan University Sports Information press release reviewing the honors. Journal Sports Editor Steve Brownlee’s email address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.