Edwards Honored as Second-Team Academic All-American
Oskaloosa–Alex Edwards (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Secondary Education) was named a 2014 Capital One College Division Track and Field Academic All-American by CoSIDA Monday morning.
Edwards received Second-Team Academic All-American status on the College Division’s Track and Field/Cross Country list. The accolade recognizes student-athletes not only for their athletic prowess but also their successes academically. The College division includes institutions within the NAIA ranks as well as Canadian universities and two-year schools.
The junior, who owned a 3.43 Grade Point Average entering the spring, was terrific this past year, earning All-American laurels during the indoor season as he placed fifth nationally in the 600-meter run. He was also named the Midwest Collegiate Conference Track Athlete of the Year for both the indoor and outdoor seasons, winning the 400, 600, and 800-meter races during the winter and the 400 and 800 in the spring. The junior received MCC Athlete of the Week accolades five times this year as well.
Andy Reidsma, a senior from Trinity Christian (Ill.), was named Academic All-American of the Year. He was also a first-team recipient last year.
To be eligible for the award, athletes must be of at least sophomore academic standing, be a starter or key reserve player (other playing requirements where applicable), maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale, and have attended the nominating institution for at least one full calendar year.