Release by Director of Athletic Communications Luke Tracy 

MANSFIELD, MASS. (1/25/2024) – The Northeast-10 Conference released its Academic All-Conference teams for the 2023 fall season on Wednesday afternoon, honoring 108 outstanding student-athletes from seven sports for their excellence in both academics and athletics.

Seven Franklin Pierce University Ravens soared to the top of the list, meaning they met or exceeded the following requirements:

• Started in at least half or played in at least two-thirds of the team's competitions as a significant contributor.
• Achieved a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.

Nine NE10 Player of the Year award winners made the Academic All-Conference teams including star Raven Cross Country and Indoor Track & Field runner Wondu Summa (Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Year). Men's cross country had the most athletes on the list including Wondu Summa, Ryan Walker, and Tad Darrah.

Franklin Pierce University 2023 Fall Academic All-Conference:

• Austyn Howe – Football
• Rebecca Phillips – Field Hockey
• Silver Clukey – Field Hockey
• Wondu Summa – Men's Cross Country
• Ryan Walker – Men's Cross Country
• Tad Darrah – Men's Cross Country
• Morgan Schmutzler – Volleyball

To view the original release from the Northeast-10 conference and the full list of 108 student athletes who were recognized, click here.