CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Horizon League announced the 2024 Valeo Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team Thursday, with Cleveland State junior Ariana Coats earning a spot on the 20-member team. 

This marks the third All-Academic accolade for Coats, after also earning a spot on the team during both the indoor and outdoor seasons as a sophomore.

Coats currently holds a 3.96 grade point average studying biology, and is a member of the CSU Honors College.

On the track, Coats posted five top-15 performances on the year, including a runner-up showing in the 3,000 Meter Run at the Cherry Blossom Invite and a third place finish in the 10,000 Meter Run at the Emory Spring Break Classic. 

Throughout the season, Coats posted team-best times in the 3,000, while she also represented the Vikings in the 5,000 and 10,000 events at the #HLTF Outdoor Championships.