LATHAM, N.Y. - Gallaudet University first-year runner
Jala Furdge (Brandon, Miss.) was named to the 2025 United East Conference Women's Cross Country All-Sportsmanship Team as announced by the conference office.
The United East All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes who epitomize the ideals of sportsmanship. Student-athletes selected to the All-Sportsmanship Team demonstrate fair play, graciousness in victory and respectfulness in defeat. Each individual has been chosen by their coach as a representative who embodies the Division III spirit.
Furdge joins 11 other student-athletes, a representative from each conference member, on the All-Sportsmanship Team. Furdge ran five races this season for the Bison and finished a 6K race with a top time of 31:31.19 at the Virginia State Cross Country Challenge meet on Oct. 10 in Petersburg, Va., at VSU Randolph Farm.
The 12 student-athletes are ambassadors for their teams, both on and off the course, and galvanize their teammates toward their goals. They exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, spectators, and the greater campus community.
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