Hope College standouts Dan Campbell, Eli Meder and Connor Vachon, Rebecca Markham, Olivia Quillan, Sara Schermerhorn, Maddy Struck and Greta Robrahn were selected to the 2023-24 Academic All-District® Track and Field/Cross Country Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators.
The program first recognizes men’s track and field/cross country Academic All-District® honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Campbell (Brighton, Michigan / Brighton) graduated in May after majoring in physical and health education. As a senior, Campbell became the Flying Dutchmen’s first MIAA champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Campbell earned USTFCCCA all-region and All-MIAA honors in the outdoor event.
Meder (Williamston, Michigan / Lansing Catholic HS) graduated in May after majoring in both business and economics. As a senior, Meder received Academic All-District® distinction for the second consecutive season. He qualified for indoor nationals in the 800 meters and placed 13th.
Meder claimed United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association indoor and outdoor all-region honors in the 800 meters and indoor all-region accolades in the mile and distance medley relay. He was MIAA indoor and outdoor champion in the 800 meters. Meder also ran for the Flying Dutchmen’s cross country team.
Vachon (Jenison, Michigan / Jenison) is a secondary education major with a focus on computer science and mathematics. As a junior, Vachon qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships in both cross country and outdoor track and field. He earned USTFCCCA outdoor all-region honors and repeated as MIAA champion in the 1,500 meters. He finished 13th in the event at nationals. Vachon claimed indoor all-region recognition in the 3,000 meters and the distance medley relay, and was MIAA champion in the 1-mile run. In cross country, Vachon finished eighth at the Great Lakes Regional and was an All-MIAA Second Team honoree.
Markham (Hoffman Estates, Illinois / William Fremd HS) graduated in May after majoring in civil engineering. During her senior season, Markham claimed All-America accolades at the Division III Cross Country and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She finished seventh in the 10,000 meters and 16th in the 5,000 meters in track and field, and 17th in cross country.
Markham was the MIAA’s Most Valuable Cross Country Runner after placing first at the league meet and headlined the All-MIAA Team. Markham recorded United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association all-region honors in the indoor 3,000 and 5,000 meters and the outdoor 5,000 and 10,000 meters. She was MIAA champion and All-MIAA in the indoor 3,000 and 5,000 meters and the outdoor 10,000 meters.
Quillan (Grandville, Michigan / Calvin Christian) graduated in May after majoring in nursing. As a senior, Quillan ran in track and field to all-region distinction in the indoor mile and the outdoor 1,500 meters. She also scored at the NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championships.
Schermerhorn (Traverse City, Michigan / Traverse City West) raced to multiple school records, USTFCCCA all-region honors and MIAA titles this season. The sophomore finished seventh in the 400 meters and 11th in the 200 meters at indoor nationals in March. Schermerhorn claimed indoor all-region recognition in the 60 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 4×400 relay and the distance medley relay. She was the MIAA’s Most Valuable Indoor Track Athlete and MIAA champion and All-MIAA in the 200 meters, 400 meters, and the 4×400 relay. During the outdoor season, Schermerhorn placed fifth in the 400 meters and 14th in the 200 meters at nationals. She achieved all-region distinction in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, and the 4×400 relay, and was MIAA champion and All-MIAA in the 400 meters, 4×100 relay, and the 4×400 relay.
Struck (Hainesville, Illinois / Grayslake Central) is an exercise science major. The junior claimed USTFCCCA all-region accolades in the outdoor 3,000-meter steeplechase and indoor 5,000 meters.
Robrahn (Zeeland, Michigan / Zeeland East) is a physical and health education major. The junior earned USTFCCCA outdoor all-region honors in the shot put, and was MIAA champion and All-MIAA in the event.
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