November 4, 2026
MADISON, S.D. — Three Dakota State University women's cross country student-athletes were named to the 2026 Frontier Conference Academic All-Conference team, the conference announced Tuesday. The academic honors are presented by Billings Clinic and Logan Health.
The Trojans' academic honorees include junior
Valerija Curikova, graduate student
Kierra Miller and senior
Anna Schneider.
The Frontier Conference recognized a total of 47 women's cross country student-athletes representing 11 conference institutions for their achievements in the classroom.
To qualify for Academic All-Conference recognition, student-athletes must have achieved at least sophomore academic standing and maintained a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.25.
The Trojans will compete in the 2026 Frontier Conference Women's Cross Country Championships Friday at Amend Park in Billings, Mont. The women's 6K championship race is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. Central Time (11:30 a.m. Mountain Time).
The Frontier Conference All-Conference and post-season awards will be presented during Friday afternoon's awards ceremony following the conclusion of the championship races.
Below are the list of 2026 Dakota State Women's Cross Country Academic All-Conference honorees (name – hometown – major):
