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Strahan takes sides in controversy over Taylor Swift and the NFL

Taylor Swift has become synonymous with the NFL over the last two seasons. Since she started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in September 2023, she’s been a constant presence at his games. And while many Swifties and NFL fans alike love the attention she’s bringing to the sport, she’s also received a […]

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Strahan takes sides in controversy over Taylor Swift and the NFL

Taylor Swift has become synonymous with the NFL over the last two seasons. Since she started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in September 2023, she’s been a constant presence at his games.

And while many Swifties and NFL fans alike love the attention she’s bringing to the sport, she’s also received a lot of criticism from NFL fans who feel burnt out on how often she’s shown on TV and the big screen, and how often she’s talked about. She was in attendance when the Chiefs played the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX and received boos from the Philly fans.

“It’s bringing more attention to the game, but I feel like they’ve been using her face,” said an anonymous player in a survey conducted in November. “If she’s at a game, they probably show her like six, seven times. People get … sick of it if they keep doing it over and over again. So I think they’ve got to find a balance.”

Michael Strahan’s stance on T-Swift NFL involvement

Love her or hate her, Swift received a huge endorsement from NFL legend Michael Strahan. During the Sports Business Journal’s 4SE conference, Strahan let his opinion be known on the Swift drama.

“Sports have leaked into pop culture, and it’s a win for everyone,” Strahan said. “Taylor Swift is one of the best things to happen to the NFL.”

Strahan takes sides in controversy over Taylor Swift and the NFL
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 26: Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)JAMIE SQUIRE

There are still many who think like Strahan, but the couple was still reportedly urged to keep a low profile after the Super Bowl in February due to the overexposure. They have done so, with fans catching glimpses of the two out on dates every now and then since then.

But with the 2025 NFL season getting ready to ramp back up again, we’re sure to see more of Swift, who’s told Page Six that she plans to attend as many games as possible this season now that her Eras Tour has come to an end. And she’ll know she at least has the support of one NFL legend.

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EIU XC/T&F With Five Academic All-District Selections

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Eastern Illinois women’s cross country / track & field had five student-athletes earn Academic All-District honors as released by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) this week.
 
EIU’s selections were Mackenzie Aldridge, Gracie Cox, Isabella Fabrizio, Taryn Tarquin and Hallee Thomas.
 

Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to be considered for Academic All-District.  From an academic standpoint they must hold a cumulative 3.5 or higher grade point average, if they are a graduate student, a 3.5 or higher must have been maintained for both undergraduate and graduate work.   For the sports of cross country and track & field, they must be a top 50 finisher in a single individual event at their NCAA cross country regional competition or in a single indoor or outdoor track & field event within their region. A maximum of five student-athletes per school that meet these criteria are selected.

Aldridge had a 4.00 GPA in Human Services.  Cox had a 3.75 GPA in Criminology/Criminal Justice.  Fabrizio had a 4.00 GPA in Exercise Physiology.  Tarquin had a 3.97 GPA in Biological Sciences.  Thomas had a 4.00 GPA in CI Curriculum Development.

 

The 2025 Academic All-District® Cross Country / Track & Field Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes cross country/track & field honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

 

Academic All-District® honorees are considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced in the coming weeks. 



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Paw Paw’s Holly Palmer named WVSACA Class A Volleyball Coach of the Year

by Jamie Harris Holly Palmer, head coach of the Paw Paw Lady Pirates volleyball team, has been named the West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association (WVSACA) Class A Volleyball Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season. With nearly two decades of coaching under her belt 19 years as a head coach and seven as […]

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Holly Palmer, head coach of the Paw Paw Lady Pirates volleyball team, has been named the West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association (WVSACA) Class A Volleyball Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season.

With nearly two decades of coaching under her belt 19 years as a head coach and seven as the middle school coach, Palmer’ s recognition is a testament to her dedication, leadership and passion for the game.

Palmer received an unexpected email from Wes Eddy (Executive Director of the West Virginia Coaches Association and Berkeley Springs High School Head Football Coach) about a month ago notifying her of the nomination. Though initially unsure if she would be selected, Palmer was later surprised when Eddy personally informed her that she had been chosen.

Wes Eddy standing with Holly Palmer, Volleyball Coach of the Year.

“It is a great honor to be recognized,” she said, reflecting on a season that saw her team compete with heart despite an early exit in the sectional tournament.

This season’ s success was built on a foundation laid years ago when the school finally allowed the formation of a middle school volleyball team. That opportunity enabled Palmer to start developing talent in grades six through eight, creating a stronger, more prepared high school team in the long run.

“By doing this we had better records, had better talent to play more than three sets a night,” Palmer explained.

Palmer credits much of her success to the support of her coaching staff and the strong bond among the players. Assistant coaches Hana Hendrickson and Karynn Kerns were instrumental, especially after Palmer had to step away for two weeks. The young assistants stepped in and continued the high standard expected in practice and games.

“Even though I returned to coaching, my state of mind and emotions were a mess but the love and support from everyone will never be forgotten,” she shared.

Despite facing a tough season with only eight players (six returning and two new), Palmer’s team rose to the occasion. She praised their determination and effort, noting that while no single match stood out above the rest, what mattered most was how each player showed up ready to fight.

Known for her philosophy of treating the team like family, Palmer believes strongly in building players up both on and off the court.

“We are not just a team inside the gym, we’re a family. Family means we have each other’s backs,” she said.

She emphasizes recognizing each player’s strengths and weaknesses, setting achievable goals and celebrating growth, not just wins.

Her team’ s practices often include creative team-building activities, including volleyball-style competitions without actual volleyballs.

“They love using balloons and beach towels to work together,” she laughed, noting that it’s all part of fostering team spirit.

Palmer also credits the close-knit Paw Paw community for being an incredible support system. “They go above and beyond,” she said. With community backing, she’s been able to schedule overnight team trips across West Virginia, exposing her players to competition and camaraderie in places like Riverside, Calhoun County, Paden City and more.

As Coach of the Year, Holly Palmer’s legacy continues to grow, not just through wins and accolades, but in the way she molds student-athletes into strong, confident individuals who are part of something greater than themselves.



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Kent State Lands Nine Track and Field Student-Athletes on CSC Academic All-District® Team

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KENT, Ohio – Nine members of the Kent State track and field program were named to the 2025 Academic All-District® Team, the College Sports Communicators announced on Tuesday.

Keeli Dunaway, Charles Pawlosky, Aliesha Shaw and Karsyn Spears were recognized for the second time in their careers, while Connor Boland, Svenia De Coninck, Shelby Grover, Owen Miller and Layne Studer are first-time honorees.

The CSC Academic All-District® team recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. In order to be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore athletic status and be starter or key reserve while maintaining at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average.

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2025 CSC Academic All-District Team (Kent State honorees)

Connor Boland, Sophomore, Environmental Science

Svenia De Coninck, Junior, Biology

Keeli Dunaway, Junior, Actuarial Mathematics

Shelby Grover, Sophomore, Health Education and Promotion

Owen Miller, Sophomore, Accounting

Charles Pawlosky, R- Sophomore, Business Management

Aliesha Shaw, Graduate Student, Exercise Science

Karsyn Spears, Junior, Finance

Layne Studer, Sophomore, Business Management





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Where Do the Members of the U.S. 2025 World Championships Pool Swimming Team Actually Train?

Note: This analysis focuses on the American pool swimming roster. USA Swimming is sending 46 pool swimmers to the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, and as is tradition in American swimming, the “clubs” that many of those swimmers represent are not the clubs where they primarily train, and in some cases, are not the […]

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Note: This analysis focuses on the American pool swimming roster.

USA Swimming is sending 46 pool swimmers to the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, and as is tradition in American swimming, the “clubs” that many of those swimmers represent are not the clubs where they primarily train, and in some cases, are not the clubs where they have ever trained.

A complicated history means some swimmers represent their childhood clubs (derived from a recruiting strategy for college coaches or local funding benefits), others represent clubs affiliated with their college programs, and others represent clubs that they are paid to represent.

While all of these representations are valuable in their own way, the representations are not particularly consistent in any way that, in aggregate, shares much information.

So I took a few minutes to reorganize athletes into the programs where they are actually training to try and parse out which training groups are getting swimmers onto World Championship teams. While clubs that financially support elite athletes, or age group programs that produce elite athletes, are important to swimming infrastructure, those are both different relationships than the training group that actually gets athletes over the hump and onto a team.

A Few Observations:

  • Bob Bowman at the University of Texas gets a lot of heat for the fact that his training groups host some of the world’s best swimmers like Leon Marchand of France and, soon, Summer McIntosh of Canada, but that doesn’t mean he has lost sight of contributions to the American team. The University of Texas ecosystem (which includes collegiate undergrads and pros, men and women) is responsible for more members of the pool team at the World Championships than any other.
  • The University of Virginia, with seven, is next-most, even though only one of them represented the “University of Virginia” at Trials. The women’s group, the best in the U.S. right now, is responsible for six of those, but the men got a breakthrough thanks to Jack Aikins.
  • That Virginia list does not include Thomas Heilman. He was training exclusively with Cavalier Aquatics and Conor Hassard until he graduated from high school on May 21. On May 21, he started training with the University of Virginia squad a few days a week, though he remained with Hassard and Cavalier Aquatics a majority of the time. Now, he’s at Virginia full-time alongside other incoming freshmen Maximus Williamson, Josh Howat, and Madi Mintenko, though Hassard continues to write some of his workouts. Cavalier Aquatics felt like the best representation of where he was training heading into Trials.
  • “It’s Complicated” is for Santo Condorelli, who made the team in the 50 free. He was training with Brett Hawke from fall of 2024 until Hawke joined the Enhanced Games, and is now training with Sean Kao‘s Aquatics Sports Performance pro/elite training group in California (more on that soon). He swam unattached at Trials.
  • Bella Sims trained at Florida until the NCAA Championships, but has since been primarily with the Sandpipers of Nevada. That’s where we’ve categorized her for this list.
  • Last year’s Olympic roster breakdown saw Virginia, Texas, Indiana and Cal all tied for the most swimmers qualified with six, though for Indiana, that included Mariah Denigan‘s open water qualification—she made the Worlds team in open water again this year, but that’s not factored into the count here. So, relative to 2024, Texas increased by four qualifiers, which is no surprise given the talent that has followed Bowman there in the last 12 months, while Virginia increased by one and Cal dropped one (which could be looked at as an increase with Ryan Murphy and Abbey Weitzeil both not competing). For Indiana, they lost two—Blake Pieroni didn’t compete, and Matt King missed the team. Florida dropped from five to three with Caeleb Dressel not in the field and Kieran Smith missing the team.

As always, because there is no ‘official registry’ of where athletes are training, this is to the best of our knowledge and wouldn’t account for anyone who snuck back to their old club under the cover of darkness.

2025 World Championships Pool Team by Training Group

Training Group Qualifiers
1 Texas 10
2 Virginia 7
3 Cal 5
4 Stanford 3
4 Indiana 3
4 Florida 3
4 Arizona State 3
8 NC State 2
8 Sandpipers of Nevada 2
10 Cavalier Aquatics 1
10 Wisconsin 1
10 Tennessee 1
10 It’s Complicated 1
10 Notre Dame 1
10 Bend Swim Club 1
10 Pleasanton Seahawks 1
10 Virginia Tech 1
10 Georgia 1

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Lottery.com Inc. Appoints Tim Scoffham as CEO of Sports.com Media Group and Lottery.com International

Lottery.com appoints Tim Scoffham as CEO of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International to enhance global strategy and growth. Quiver AI Summary Lottery.com Inc. has appointed Tim Scoffham as the Chief Executive Officer of Sports.com Media Group and Lottery.com International, effective immediately. This follows Scoffham’s successful consultancy with the company that began in May 2024, during […]

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Lottery.com appoints Tim Scoffham as CEO of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International to enhance global strategy and growth.

Quiver AI Summary

Lottery.com Inc. has appointed Tim Scoffham as the Chief Executive Officer of Sports.com Media Group and Lottery.com International, effective immediately. This follows Scoffham’s successful consultancy with the company that began in May 2024, during which he contributed to the development of its global growth strategy in iGaming and digital sports media. With over 20 years of experience in gaming, media, and entertainment, Scoffham is expected to leverage his expertise to enhance the strategic integration and international expansion of both entities. His leadership will focus on aligning commercial and technology platforms, enhancing regulatory partnerships, and exploring new revenue opportunities in emerging markets. Matthew McGahan, CEO and Chairman of Lottery.com, expressed confidence in Scoffham’s ability to guide the companies into their next growth phase, emphasizing the alignment with their vision for global brand development. Scoffham highlighted the potential for both brands at the convergence of sports and gaming, indicating a commitment to driving growth and shareholder value.

Potential Positives

  • Tim Scoffham’s appointment as CEO signals strong leadership with over 20 years of experience in gaming, media, and entertainment, likely enhancing the company’s strategic direction.
  • The press release highlights a focus on international expansion and regulatory compliance, which could lead to new market opportunities and revenue streams for Lottery.com and Sports.com Media.
  • Under Scoffham’s guidance, both entities aim to strengthen their brands and drive innovation in digital sports content and iGaming, positioning them for significant growth in high-demand sectors.

Potential Negatives

  • The appointment of a new CEO, while potentially positive, may also indicate instability or a lack of confidence in existing leadership if the change was unexpected.
  • The mention of ongoing investigations related to short selling and internal accounting controls suggests potential legal and financial vulnerabilities that could impact investor confidence.
  • The company emphasizes the need to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules and SEC reporting, highlighting significant regulatory and operational challenges that could affect its market position.

FAQ

Who is Tim Scoffham?

Tim Scoffham is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sports.com Media Group and Lottery.com International, with extensive experience in gaming and media.

What are the main responsibilities of Tim Scoffham?

He will oversee the strategic integration and international expansion of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International focusing on growth and partnerships.

What is Sports.com Media?

Sports.com Media Group Limited is a subsidiary of Lottery.com that delivers premium sports content and immersive fan experiences globally.

What is Lottery.com International focused on?

Lottery.com International aims to provide a secure and compliant iGaming and global lottery platform for international lottery participation.

How will Tim’s leadership impact Lottery.com?

Tim’s leadership is expected to accelerate growth, enhance partnerships, and drive long-term value for Lottery.com shareholders.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.

$LTRY Insider Trading Activity

$LTRY insiders have traded $LTRY stock on the open market 12 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 12 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $LTRY stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

  • CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON GOODING sold 40,000 shares for an estimated $55,599
  • ROBERT J STUBBLEFIELD (Chief Financial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 35,000 shares for an estimated $48,620.
  • MATTHEW HOWARD MCGAHAN sold 115,000 shares for an estimated $40,250
  • GREGORY A POTTS (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 25,000 shares for an estimated $37,000.

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$LTRY Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 13 institutional investors add shares of $LTRY stock to their portfolio, and 8 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

  • VANGUARD GROUP INC added 49,364 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $43,933
  • GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 40,786 shares (+173.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $36,299
  • CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 29,297 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $26,074
  • XTX TOPCO LTD removed 27,887 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $24,819
  • SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP removed 20,231 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $18,005
  • PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC added 20,000 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $17,800
  • VIRTU FINANCIAL LLC removed 19,796 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $17,618

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Full Release

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or “the Company”), a leading technology company transforming the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Tim Scoffham as Chief Executive Officer of Sports.com Media Group Limited (“Sports.com Media”) and Lottery.com International Limited (“Lottery.com International”), effective immediately. The appointment follows a successful consultancy period beginning in May 2024, during which Tim helped shape the Company’s global growth strategy across iGaming and digital sports media.

With more than 20 years of leadership in gaming, media, and entertainment, Tim is widely recognized as a veteran operator in media, sports entertainment and gaming sectors. His international experience and ability to execute high-growth, regulated strategies across emerging markets make him an ideal fit to lead these businesses into their next chapter.

Tim will oversee the strategic integration and international expansion of Sports.com Media, a premium digital sports content and engagement platform, and Lottery.com International, the Company’s iGaming and international lottery division focused on delivering secure, compliant, and entertaining lottery experiences across key global markets. His leadership will focus on aligning commercial, media, and technology platforms, bolstering regulatory partnerships, and unlocking scalable, revenue-generating opportunities in high-growth jurisdictions.


“Our Company is delighted with this appointment,”



said Matthew McGahan, CEO and Chairman of Lottery.com



. “Tim brings energy, credibility, and international expertise. His bold, entrepreneurial leadership style and deep experience in both gaming and media are precisely what we need at this inflection point. We are seeing strong forward momentum in the business and the markets, and Tim’s appointment gives us further confidence in our global roadmap. He is fully aligned with our vision to build Lottery.com and Sports.com into powerhouse global brands.”



Tim Scoffham added:



“It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Lottery.com in a full-time leadership capacity at Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International, both of which represent unique global opportunities. The Sports.com and Lottery.com brands sit at the intersection of sports, gaming, and immersive content, and I believe we’re only scratching the surface of what they can become. With outstanding teams already in place and a unified international strategy underway, I’m looking forward to accelerating growth, strengthening partnership, and delivering long-term value to Lottery.com shareholders.”


About Sports.com Media

Sports.com Media Group Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottery.com Inc., is a next-generation digital platform delivering premium sports content, immersive fan experiences, and real-time engagement to a global audience. Focused on innovation, original formats, and media-rights partnerships, Sports.com is shaping the future of sports storytelling and digital fan engagement.


About Lottery.com International

Lottery.com International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottery.com Inc., provides a secure and compliant iGaming and global lottery platform that enables users to participate in international lottery games through digital channels. The platform is focused on regulated market expansion, localized offerings, and sustainable, high-margin growth.

Under Tim Scoffham’s leadership, both businesses will continue the expansion of Sports.com and Lottery.com into globally recognized brands—driven by innovation, strategic execution, and an unwavering commitment to compliance and user experience.



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Nine Track & Field Student-Athletes Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District

GREENWOOD, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – College Sports Communicators (CSC) revealed its 2024-25 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-District teams Tuesday, June 24. Eastern’s men’s and women’s programs combined to see nine named to the list.   Student-athletes were required to post at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and hold at least one mark that […]

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GREENWOOD, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – College Sports Communicators (CSC) revealed its 2024-25 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-District teams Tuesday, June 24. Eastern’s men’s and women’s programs combined to see nine named to the list.
 
Student-athletes were required to post at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and hold at least one mark that ranks inside the NCAA Great Lakes Region top-50 to qualify for the prestigious award. 
 

The 2025 Academic All-District® Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s and women’s cross country/track & field honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
 
Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Student-athletes selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists are denoted with an asterisk and will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced July 15-16.
 
Earning the honor for the men’s team are Gabe Singh (Toledo, Ohio/Sylvania Northview/Oakland), Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive), Carson McCoy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Deer Lakes), Cason Doolittle (Findlay, Ohio/Liberty Benton), and Olawole Olanrewaju (Akoko North-West, Nigeria/Wallas Universal Secondary School/Lenoir-Rhyne).
 
Coming off a strong senior campaign, Singh made the list after holding a total of six times inside the region top-50, most notably his 50.62 400m hurdles time that stands second in the region and third in EMU program history. He also posted a 3.57 GPA, graduated in April after completing an individualized studies program, and was named All-MAC First Team in both seasons.
 
After battling through an injury-ridden outdoor season, McEachern made his way onto the list for the first time in his career as he holds a 3.76 GPA as a biology major. The sophomore thrower held two times in the region top-50, headlined by his season-best 63.63m (208-09) hammer throw that stands seventh. Additionally, McEachern earned two all-conference nods as he won an Individual MAC Championship in the hammer throw after being named to the second team in the indoor season.   
 
McCoy earned the honor after a productive year on the track and in the classroom as the junior distance runner boasts a 3.80 GPA as an exercise science major and excelled in the 800m, sloting inside the top-50 in the region in both the indoor and outdoor season. His 1:50.28 run in the indoor campaign stands 11th while his 1:49.90 in the outdoor portion ranks 16th. Moreover, McCoy captured an Individual MAC Championship in the indoor 800m in February.
 
One of the many multi-athletes to see great success this season, Doolittle holds a 3.91 cumulative GPA in his aviation flight technology major and possess a total of six marks in the region top-50, led by his multi-event performances as his 6,430-point decathlon outing ranks 14th in the region while his 4,669-point heptathlon showing slots him 15th. He concluded his season setting nine program decathlon top-10 marks at the MAC Outdoor Championships, May 15-16.
 
Olanrewaju wasted no time making an impact in his first year on campus as the first-year transfer holds five top-50 region marks while shining in the classroom with a 3.63 cumulative GPA as a digital media production major. The sprinter most notably ran on the outdoor 4x400m relay team that ranks fourth in the region and sixth on the all-time program leaderboards with a time of 3:07.35. He also holds top-10 marks in the outdoor 400m dash (eighth – 46.85) and indoor 4x400m relay (sixth – 3:11.69). He capped his season with an All-MAC First Team nod as he ran on the winning 4x400m relay team at the MAC Outdoor Championships, May 17.  
 
For the women, Marta Moreno (Wassenaar, Netherlands/American School of The Hague), Isabella Brent (Dearborn Heights, Mich./Divine Child), Chloie Musta (Mesick, Mich./Cadillac), and Sofia Ivanko (Buenos Aires, Argentina/St. Matthew’s College) garnered the award.
 
Moreno lands on the list after running five times that sit inside the region top-50, most notably her 9:18.92 3000m run that ranks 15th in the region and fifth in program history. She earned All-MAC Second Team honors at the conference’s indoor championships via a second-place finish in the 5000m run in 16:37.91, Feb. 28-March 1. Moreno recently graduated in April with a degree in art and ended her undergraduate career with a 3.73 cumulative GPA.
 

Also a recent EMU graduate, earning a degree in criminology and criminal justice with a 3.85 cumulative GPA, Brent’s 57.54m (188-09) hammer throw slots 11th in the region and fifth in program annals. She concluded her collegiate track & field tenure with a third-place finish in the hammer throw at the MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15.
 

An 800m specialist, Musta ran times that check into the region top-50 in both the indoor and outdoor season. She is paced by her indoor time of 2:07.64 that stands 11th in the region while her fastest time in the outdoor portion was 2:08.08, ranking 17th. Musta earned All-MAC Second Team recognition in the indoor season, placing second in the 800m finals at the MAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Feb. 28-March 1. She also graduated in April with a degree in nursing, finishing her undergraduate program with a 3.69 cumulative GPA.
 
Only seeing action in the outdoor season, Ivanko holds one time that ranks inside the region top-50 as she won the 10000m run at the MAC Outdoor Championships in 35:07.04, a time that grades as the 23rd-fastest in the region. She recently graduated in April with a 3.83 cumulative GPA as an exercise science and physiology major.
 
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