Posted: Nov 02, 2019
At the conclusion of the 2019 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Cross Country Championships Nov. 2 in Angola, Ind., the MIAA announced 16 student-athletes as All-MIAA performers baced on their finishes at the championship meet.
Calvin's Jonathan Ellis improved on a third-place finish in 2018 to earn Most Valuable Runner honors this season in leading a 1-2-3-4-5 finish by the Knights. Calvin's Tyler Johnson became a four-time All-MIAA performer with a third consecutive first-team All-MIAA run. Of the 16 honorees, 12 were repeat All-MIAA performers.
Most Valuable Runner
Jonathan Ellis, Calvin
2019 Men's Cross Country All-MIAA First Team
Jack Beakas, Trine (2)
Adam Ditri, Albion (2)
Jonathan Ellis, Calvin (3)
Caleb Ferguson, Calvin (3)
Tyler Johnson, Calvin (4)
Justin Varineau, Calvin (3)
Ryan Vreeke, Calvin (2)
Vilis Vuskalns, Trine
2019 Men's Cross Country All-MIAA Second Team
Robert Diebold, Adrian (2)
Nicholas Hoffman, Hope
Brandan Knepper, Calvin
Derek Miller, Trine (2)
Levi Neuzerling, Trine (2)
Neil O'Brien, Trine
Addison Smith, Calvin (3)
Kiehl Smith, Albion (2)
(#) Number of multi-time All-MIAA, including career first- and second-team honors
