Two members of the Lewis-Clark State College women’s cross country team and one from the men’s squad were named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, the NAIA announced on Friday. 

In order to qualify for the honor, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, have achieved a junior academic status, and have attended the nominating institution for two full semesters. 

Senior Kelsey Klettke of Vancouver, Wash. and junior AnnieKate Olson of Nome, Alaska were honored for the Warrior women. Klettke, who was a medical redshirt last year, has now received the academic award three times.

On the men’s side, LCSC senior Dave Marks of Lake Oswego, Ore. earned the award for a second straight season.

Overall, the NAIA honored 317 women’s cross country athletes, while 203 student-athletes received the award on the men’s side. Full lists: Women’s | Men’s