Two members of the Valparaiso University cross country team were recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference as the league released its Scholar-Athlete Team this week.
 
Sophomore Braden Hoff (New Lenox, Ill. / Lincoln-Way Central) represented the Valpo men, while senior Eva Heimsoth (Ottawa, Ill. / Ottawa Township) garnered the honor for the Valpo women.


 
Hoff owns a 3.85 cumulative grade point average in health science, while Heimsoth boasts a 3.83 in exercise science. In order to qualify, student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA, compete in two regular-season meets or finish in the top 20 at the MVC Championship and be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing.