Seven athletes who excelled on the field and in the classroom during their four years at the University of Rochester and as a member of Yellowjacket sports teams were honored at the UR Athletic Awards Banquet on Thursday evening.

On Friday, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic Awards for the 2013 season on Friday and three members of the University of Rochester men's cross country team were honored.

This season the University of Rochester men's and women's cross country teams excelled on the course.  They also proved they were strong in the classroom as well, with both squads earning Division III All-Academic Team accolades from the U.S. Trac...