SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Holly Fromherz of the University of Mary earned the NSIC Elite 18 Award for women's cross country as she held the highest grade point average with the most credits earned among the 16 women's cross country schools competing at the NSIC Cross Country Championships. Fromherz was presented the award during the post championship awards ceremony, which were held Saturday at Yankton Trails in Sioux Falls; hosted by Augustana University.

As part of the NSIC 25th Anniversary celebration during the 2016-17 academic year, the NSIC Elite 18 Award was instituted to recognize the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the NSIC Championship level in their sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among their peers. The NSIC Elite 18 award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NSIC's 18 Championships.

Fromherz is senior majoring in exercise science and holds a 4.00 grade point average. The Ellensburg, Washington native finished in 34th place at the 2026 NSIC Championships.

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