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Three Mountain Hawks Named To Academic All-Patriot League Teams
5/6/2025 3:31:00 PM | Men's Track and Field, Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh track and field teams landed three student-athletes on the Academic All-Patriot League teams for the outdoor season, announced Tuesday. Junior Laura Reigle represents the Lehigh women on the Academic All-League team, while seniors Jonathan Bennett and Patrez Thomas represent the Mountain Hawks on the men's squad.
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All three Lehigh athletes are now multi-time Academic All-Patriot League selections. Reigle has now been honored four consecutive seasons dating back to the 2024 indoor campaign. Bennett picks up his second straight Academic All-League honor, while Thomas is recognized for the third time after being honored following the 2024 indoor and outdoor championships.
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To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and the Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in his/her sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
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A design major with a 3.85 cumulative GPA, Reigle finished fourth in the pole vault at last weekend's Patriot League Championships. She owns Patriot League titles in the pole vault in 2023 indoor and outdoor and the 2024 outdoor season and posted a podium finish at the indoor championships. Reigle is also a two-time NCAA East Regional qualifier.
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Bennett earned a bronze medal in the 110m hurdles, turning in a time of 14.16 seconds that ranks second in program history. He finished seventh in the 60m hurdles at the indoor championship meet in March. Bennett won the 110m hurdles at the Carol and John Covert Classic and the Lafayette Dual during the outdoor season. Academically, Bennett holds a 3.80 GPA as an English major.
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Thomas' Patriot League Championships was highlighted by a third-place finish in the 400m hurdles where he ran 52.23, posting the No. 3 time in program history. He was also a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams and owned a victory in the 400m hurdles at the Monmouth Season Opener. Off the track, Thomas owns a 3.74 GPA majoring in accounting.
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Boston University won both the Men's and Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards for outdoor track and field.
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2025 Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Vera Sjöberg, Boston University, Jr. Â
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2025 Men's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Karsen Vesty, Boston University, So.
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2025 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Patriot League TeamÂ
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2025 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Patriot League TeamÂ
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All three Lehigh athletes are now multi-time Academic All-Patriot League selections. Reigle has now been honored four consecutive seasons dating back to the 2024 indoor campaign. Bennett picks up his second straight Academic All-League honor, while Thomas is recognized for the third time after being honored following the 2024 indoor and outdoor championships.
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To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and the Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in his/her sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
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A design major with a 3.85 cumulative GPA, Reigle finished fourth in the pole vault at last weekend's Patriot League Championships. She owns Patriot League titles in the pole vault in 2023 indoor and outdoor and the 2024 outdoor season and posted a podium finish at the indoor championships. Reigle is also a two-time NCAA East Regional qualifier.
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Bennett earned a bronze medal in the 110m hurdles, turning in a time of 14.16 seconds that ranks second in program history. He finished seventh in the 60m hurdles at the indoor championship meet in March. Bennett won the 110m hurdles at the Carol and John Covert Classic and the Lafayette Dual during the outdoor season. Academically, Bennett holds a 3.80 GPA as an English major.
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Thomas' Patriot League Championships was highlighted by a third-place finish in the 400m hurdles where he ran 52.23, posting the No. 3 time in program history. He was also a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams and owned a victory in the 400m hurdles at the Monmouth Season Opener. Off the track, Thomas owns a 3.74 GPA majoring in accounting.
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Boston University won both the Men's and Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards for outdoor track and field.
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2025 Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Vera Sjöberg, Boston University, Jr. Â
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2025 Men's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Karsen Vesty, Boston University, So.
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2025 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Patriot League TeamÂ
| Lorelei Bangit | (American) |
| Charlotte Richman | (Army West Point) |
| Emily Fink | (Army West Point) |
| Jordan Hecht | (Army West Point) |
| Mikayla Cheney | (Army West Point) |
| Zoe Eggleston | (Army West Point) |
| Alli Lofquist | (Boston University) |
| Asia Hamilton | (Boston University) |
| Ijeoma Ezechukwu | (Boston University) |
| Peace Omonzane | (Boston University) |
| Vera Sjöberg | (Boston University) |
| Evelyn Bliss | (Bucknell) |
| Kaitlyn Segreti | (Bucknell) |
| Ella Grey | (Holy Cross) |
| Haley Murphy | (Holy Cross) |
| Maura Switzer | (Holy Cross) |
| Ida Moczerniuk | (Lafayette) |
| Laura Reigle | (Lehigh) |
| Kylie Maddalena | (Loyola Maryland) |
| Alex Wercinski | (Navy) |
| Gracie Emerick | (Navy) |
2025 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Patriot League TeamÂ
| Brian McSweeney | (Army West Point) |
| Javan Guevara-Cragwell | (Army West Point) |
| Jaxon Hammond | (Army West Point) |
| Nathan Davis | (Army West Point) |
| Karsen Vesty | (Boston University) |
| Owen Faulha | (Boston University) |
| Ryan Rosenberger | (Boston University) |
| Shamiso Sikaneta | (Boston University) |
| Steven Franco | (Boston University) |
| Braden Stryker | (Bucknell) |
| Keenan LaMontagne | (Bucknell) |
| Wade Shomper | (Bucknell) |
| Cole Blair | (Colgate) |
| Ethan Eisner | (Colgate) |
| Brian Fennelly | (Holy Cross) |
| Titan Casey | (Lafayette) |
| Jonathan Bennett | (Lehigh) |
| Patrez Thomas | (Lehigh) |
| Caleb Walker | (Navy) |
| Joe Hurt | (Navy) |
| Sheldon Ulmer | (Navy) |
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