DII Cross CountryRegional Athlete of the Year History |
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Regional Athletes of the Year
Atlantic Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | George Couttie, Charleston (W.Va.) | Kylie Anicic, Edinboro |
| 2022 | Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) | Kylie Anicic, Edinboro |
| 2021 | Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) | Elise Leveel, Charleston (W.Va.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Jack Mastandrea, Charleston (W.Va.) | Stefanie Parsons, Edinboro |
| 2018 | Jason Weitzel, Concord (W.Va.) | Alicia Belko, California (Pa.) |
| 2017 | Robert Moser, Shippensburg | Julie Friend, California (Pa.) |
| 2016 | Addison Monroe, Lock Haven | Casey Norton, Shippensburg |
| 2015 |
Dylan Mountain, Lock Haven
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Ida Narbuvoll, Edinboro |
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2014
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Aaron Dinzeo, California (Pa.)
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Kasey Jones, Edinboro
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| 2013 |
Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Vicki Davis, Bloomsburg |
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2012
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Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Katie Spratford, Shippensburg
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2011
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Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2010
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Nathan Zondlo, Lock Haven
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2009
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Ben Hahn, Edinboro
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2008
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Chris Clark, California (Pa.)
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Peter Kipkemboi, East Central (Okla.) | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2022 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2021 | Ryan Riddle, Missouri Southern | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Ida Narbuvoll, U-Mary |
| 2018 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Jaiden Schuette, U-Mary |
| 2017 | Mason Phillips, Sioux Falls | Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
| 2016 | Vincent Kiprop, Missouri Southern | Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
| 2015 |
Vincent Kiprop, Missouri Southern
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Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
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2014
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Harald Karbo, Augustana (S.D.)
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Smantha Rivard, Minnesota Duluth
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| 2013 | Paul Yak, Augustana (S.D.) | Jennifer Agnew, U-Mary |
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2012
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Travis Beniak, Augustana (S.D.)
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Runa Falch, Augustana (S.D.)
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2011
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Gabriel Proctor, Western Colorado
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Lauren Kleppin, Western Colorado
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2010
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Ben Zywicki, Colorado Mines
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Kristen McGlynn, Adams State
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2009
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Reuben Mwei, Adams State
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Morgan Place, Minnesota Duluth
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2008
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Aaron Braun, Adams State
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Shannon Payne, UC-Colorado Springs
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Wondu Summa, Franklin Pierce | Isabel Marsh, Adelphi |
| 2022 | Wondu Summa, Franklin Pierce | Ashley Corcoran, Southern New Hampshire |
| 2021 | Ezra Mutai, American International | Franciscah Cherotich, American International |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ezra Mutai, American International | Samantha Curtin, Stonehill |
| 2018 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Kendall Fitzgerald, Post |
| 2017 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Emily Knox, Stonehill |
| 2016 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Nicole Borofski, Stonehill |
| 2015 |
John Chirchir, American International
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Nicole Borofski, Stonehill |
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2014
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Mike Biwott, American International
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Rachel Prutsman, Roberts Wesleyan
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| 2013 | Mike Biwott, American International | Tara Dooley, Bentley |
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2012
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Jeff Veiga, UMass Lowell
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2011
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Glarius Rop, American International
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2010
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Jeff Veiga, UMass Lowell
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2009
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Glarius Rop, American International
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Erin Carmone, Stonehill
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2008
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Ruben Sanca, UMass Lowell
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Christina Dalomba, UMass Lowell
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Midwest Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Ransom Allen, Wayne State (Mich.) | Liz Wamsley, Hillsdale |
| 2022 | Zach Kreft, Walsh | Klaudia O’Malley, GVSU |
| 2021 | CarLee Stimpfel, Saginaw Valley State | Jennifer Comastri, Southern Indiana |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Titus Winders, Southern Indiana | Allie Ludge, GVSU |
| 2018 | Titus Winders, Southern Indiana | Sarah Berger, GVSU |
| 2017 | James Ngandu, Tiffin | Sarah Berger, Walsh |
| 2016 | James Ngandu, Tiffin | Jessica Reeves, Southern Indiana |
| 2015 |
Benjamin Tuttle, Cedarville
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Emily Oren, Hillsdale |
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2014
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Tyler Pence, Southern Indiana
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Emily Oren, Hillsdale
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| 2013 | Johnnie Guy, Southern Indiana | Samantha Johnson, Ferris State |
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2012
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Matt Brooker, Cedarville
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Allyson Winchester, GVSU
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2011
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Anthony Witt, GVSU
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Amanda Putt, Hillsdale
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2010
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Tyler Emmorey, GVSU
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Christina Muir, Ferris State
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2009
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Tyler Emmorey, GVSU
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Christina Muir, Ferris State
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2008
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Chris Hammer, GVSU
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Rachelle Malette, Wayne State (Mich.)
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Jan Lukas Becker, Mississippi College | Aria Hawkins, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2022 | Jan Lukas Becker, Mississippi College | Johanna Wistokat, Christian Brothers |
| 2021 | Shane Bracken, Saint Leo | Celine Ritter, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Mathew Chesum, Benedict | Celine Ritter, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2018 | Christian Noble, Lee (Tenn.) | Sarah Edens, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2017 | Ronald Cheserek, Saint Leo | Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
| 2016 | Alfred Chelanga, Shorter | Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
| 2015 |
Alfred Chelanga, Shorter
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Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
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2014
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Dessie Demlew, Benedict
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Kelley Bahn, West Florida
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| 2013 | Valentine Lenz, Saint Leo | Vicky Winslow, Alabama-Huntsville |
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2012
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Blaise Binns, Alabama-Huntsville
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Kelly Hagan, Tampa
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2011
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Moses Kirui, Florida Tech
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Heather Nicolosi, Tampa
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2010
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Heather Nicolosi, Tampa
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2009
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Sara Trane, Florida Tech
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2008
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Jessica Forrester, Tampa
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | William Amponsah, West Texas A&M | Brianna Robles, Adams State |
| 2022 | Dillon Powell, Colo. School of Mines | Florance Uwajeneza, West Texas A&M |
| 2021 | Dillon Powell, Colo. School of Mines | Brianna Robles, Adams State |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ezekiel Kipchirchir, West Texas A&M | Stephanie Cotter, Adams State |
| 2018 | Grant Colligan, Colo. School of Mines | Alicja Konieczek, Western Colorado |
| 2017 | Lucio Ramirez, Adams State | Malena Grover, Adams State |
| 2016 | Sydney Gidabuday, Adams State | Mercy Rotich, Eastern New Mexico |
| 2015 |
Keifer Johnson, Western Colorado
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Kelsey Bruce, Dallas Baptist |
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2014
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Tabor Stevens, Adams State
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Lauren Martin, Adams State
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| 2013 | Vegard Olstad, Western Colorado | Lauren Martin, Adams State |
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2012
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Kevin Batt, Adams State
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Alicia Nelson, Adams State
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2011
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Laban Sialo, Central Missouri
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Chloe Susset, Abilene Christian
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2010
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Amos Sang, Abilene Christian
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Anais Belledant, Abilene Christian
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2009
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Amos Sang, Abilene Christian
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Kimi Shank, Missouri Southern
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2008
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Julius Nyango, Abilene Christian
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Kimi Shank, Missouri Southern
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Titouan Le Grix, Wingate | Mikayla Jones, Catawba |
| 2022 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Madison Clay, Catawba |
| 2021 | Jan Lukas Becker, Queens (N.C.) | Lara Orrock, Wingate |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2018 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2017 | Silus Kipkoech, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2016 | Adam Craig, Mount Olive | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2015 |
Alex Griggs, Mars Hill
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Catie Byrd, Queens (N.C.) |
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2014
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Ahmad Nesbitt, North Greenville
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Catie Byrd, Queens (N.C.)
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| 2013 | Dylan Lafond, Mount Olive | Hannah Witt, King |
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2012
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Pardon Ndhlovu, UNC Pembroke
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Kaley Glover, Montevallo
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2011
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Pardon Ndhlovu, UNC Pembroke
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2010
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Meshack Koyiaki, Columbus State
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2009
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Oscar Ogwaro, Queens (N.C.)
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2008
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Oscar Ogwaro, Queens (N.C.)
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Allison Kreutzer, Clayton State
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2023 | Johan Correa, Central Washington | Kendall Kramer, Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2022 | Charlie Dannatt, Simon Fraser | Naomi Bailey, Alaska |
| 2021 | Patrick Kiprop, Fresno Pacific | Kaela Dishion, Cal State Stanislaus |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Josh Litwiller, Cal State San Marcos | Emmanuelah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2018 | Eddie King, Chico State | Emmanuelah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2017 | David Ribich, Western Oregon | Caroline Kurgat, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2016 | William Reyes, Chico State | Laura Aceves, Cal State Bernardino |
| 2015 |
Henry Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Joyce Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
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2014
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Henry Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Katelyn Steen, Western Washington
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| 2013 | Isaac Chavez, Chico State | Susan Tanui, Alaska Anchorage |
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2012
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Micah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage
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Susan Tanui, Alaska Anchorage
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2011
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Micah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage
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Ruth Keino, Alaska Anchorage
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2010
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Marko Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Sarah Porter, Western Washington
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2009
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Marko Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2008
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Scott Bauhs, Chico State
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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Region Athletes of the Year – Past Regions
The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.
Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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1993
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock
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Rachel Lanzel, Edinboro
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2006
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Ryan Blood, Lock Haven
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Nicole Blaesser, Indiana (Pa.)
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2005
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Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania
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Mindy Sawtelle, Indiana Pennsylvania
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Mark Stallings, Millersville Pennsylvania
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Sara Raschiatore, Indiana Pennsylvania
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– more years coming soon –
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Great Lakes Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Rachelle Malette, Wayne State University
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2006
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Laura Aderman, Grand Valley State
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2005
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Mandi Zemba, Grand Valley State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Nick Cordes, Ashland
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Caitlin Compton, Northern Michigan
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– more years coming soon –
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New England Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2001
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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North Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Laurent Ngirakamaro, New Mexico Highlands
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Tanya Gaurmer, Adams State
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2006
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Kim Hogarth, Western Colorado
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Esther Komen, Western Colorado
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2005
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Kelly Christensen, Western Colorado
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Victoria Martinez, Adams State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Rubin McRae, Western Colorado
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Zoila Gomez, Adams State
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– more years coming soon –
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Northeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Evans Kigen, New York Institute of Technology
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Nicole Radzik, Bryant
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2006
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Chris Croff, Southern Connecticut
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Nicole Plante, UMass Lowell
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2005
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Ryan Agnew, Bentley
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Nicole Plante, Massachusetts
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Carl Mease, Massachusetts
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Meghann Shanahan, Stonehill
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– more years coming soon –
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Emmanuel Kirwa, Benedict
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Janee Jones, Harding
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2006
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Julius Kosgei, Harding
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Emry McKay, North Alabama
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2005
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James Cheruiyot, Harding
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Aoife Cooke, Arkansas Tech
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Zepherinus Joseph, North Florida
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Janet Kogo, Harding
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– more years coming soon –
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Serge Gasore, Abilene Christian
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Jonel Rossbach, Emporia State
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2006
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Nicodemus Naimadu, Abilene Christian
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Jacquie Faust, Truman State
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2005
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Nicodemus Naimadu, Abilene Christian
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Trina Cox, Abilene Christian
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Alfred Rugema, Abilene Christian
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Kadri Kelve, Emporia State
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– more years coming soon –
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Daniel Kanyaruhuru, Queens University of Charlotte
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Stellah Sang, District of Columbia
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2006
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Jon Stoehr, Mars Hill
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Aubrey Morris, Carson-Newman
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2005
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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– more years coming soon –
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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John Riak, Saint Martin’s
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2006
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Todd Iacovelli, Hawaii Pacific
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2005
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Patrick Boivin, California State, Chico
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Mimi Hodgins, California, San Diego
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Paul Kezes, Western Washington
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Annmarie Housen, California State, Los Angeles
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– more years coming soon –
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