NEW ORLEANS - The Carthage men's cross country team has been named All-Academic by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), the association announced Thursday. Junior Jacob Curulewski was also recognized as an individual All-Academic honoree.

The Firebirds earned All-Academic honors for the 12th straight season after posting a cumulative 3.43 team GPA at the conclusion of the fall 2025 semester. In order to qualify for All-Academic, teams must have a combined 3.1 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Curulewski, an English major from Downers Grove, Ill., was named a USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete for the third straight season. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.