Army West Point Athletics
Four Cadets Named CEP Scholar-Athletes for October
November 02, 2020 | Men's Cross Country, Men's Rugby, Women's Cross Country, Women's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Marshall Beatty and Mika Andrews of Army West Point men's and women's cross country and Luke Haug and Eleanor Burnett of men's and women's rugby have been selected as the Corps Squad Athletes of the Month for October.
Women's Cross Country
Mika Andrews '21
Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Major: History
"Mika has emerged as one of the most consistent performers on our team and is the unquestioned leader of the women's cross country program at Army. She has succeeded through hard work and determination and her example has been the foundation of the recent success of this team. She has all the tools that you look for in a leader. She is a Division 1 alpha performer, she is an academic star at the Academy, she is an authentic leader, and she is a great teammate. She came to West Point to become a better version of herself and while on that path she has elevated our program to new heights. The Academy is lucky to have her here."
Men's Cross Country
Marshall Beatty '22
Hometown: Missoula, Mont.
Major: Philosophy
"Marshall stands out on our team because he is our number one runner and has been a varsity performer since he arrived as a plebe three years ago. Marshall's success in the classroom and in cross country is a product of his mindset. He values hard work; he sets an example of hard work and by so doing he elevates the expectations of those around him. The men's cross country team has won multiple star meets and Patriot League titles in recent years and Marshall Beatty's role in that success has been front and center. He is a quiet force for what is right and is one of the strongest willed people I have ever met. I am not surprised by his academic rise nor his athletic dominance. He has the ability to take himself beyond the limits of normal when it comes to pain tolerance and as such is always in the fight. We are lucky to have him at this institution and on our team. That is obvious to me and will be more obvious to the army at large when he gets out there as a leader."
Men's Rugby
Luke Haug '21
Hometown: Jamison, PA
Major: Business Management
"Luke is the type of guy that everyone wants to be around! He is the life of the party when we're having fun but is also the guy out-working you when we're working. Whether it's on the rugby field, in the weight room or with school, Luke will push you to be better. I have no doubt that these characteristics are going to follow him into the Army and I can't think of a better guy to serve beside."
Women's Rugby
Eleanor Burnett '21
Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif.
Major: Geospatial Information Science
"Eleanor is the epitome of hard word both on and off the pitch. Whether it's leading the team to a victory against Navy or organizing non rugby events to keep the morale of the team high, Eleanor is someone you can always count on. Her determination and perseverance is no different in the realm of academia and reverberates through each class on the team. I have no doubt in my mind she will finish strong and carry on the traits she learned as a cadet into commissioning as an Army officer and for that we are beyond proud."
Women's Cross Country
Mika Andrews '21
Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Major: History
- International History Major with an Academic GPA last term of 3.868. She wears both the star (3.67+ academic GPA for 2+ consecutive semesters) and the wreath (top 15% of her graduating class) on her uniform.
- Cumulative GPA is 3.759, reflecting excellence in all of the pillars.
- Two-time Academic All Patriot League (2018 and 2019).
- Second Team All-Patriot League Cross Country (2019)
- 2020-2021 Cross Country and Track and Field Team Captain.
- She has been in the top seven on the women's cross country team since her Plebe year.
"Mika has emerged as one of the most consistent performers on our team and is the unquestioned leader of the women's cross country program at Army. She has succeeded through hard work and determination and her example has been the foundation of the recent success of this team. She has all the tools that you look for in a leader. She is a Division 1 alpha performer, she is an academic star at the Academy, she is an authentic leader, and she is a great teammate. She came to West Point to become a better version of herself and while on that path she has elevated our program to new heights. The Academy is lucky to have her here."
Men's Cross Country
Marshall Beatty '22
Hometown: Missoula, Mont.
Major: Philosophy
- Philosophy major with a 3.604 cumulative GPA, with a 3.94 Academic semester GPA in spring 2020.
- Has taken on two extra semesters to study Russian solely because he enjoys learning the language and studying the culture
- Top Army finisher and 3rd place overall at the Battle in Beantown 2020
- 2019 Second Team All-Patriot League (Cross Country)
- 2019 Patriot League 10k Champion (Outdoor Track)
- 2019 Patriot League 5k Bronze Medalist (Outdoor Track)
- 2019 Patriot League 5k Silver Medalist (Indoor Track)
- 2018 Second Team All-Patriot League and Patriot League Cross Country Rookie of the Year
- 3.578 cumulative Military Program Score is evidence that he is engaged with his duties as a Cadet-Athlete.
- Received an A (4.000) for his service as a Team Leader in AY20-2
- Currently serving as a squad leader in D1.
"Marshall stands out on our team because he is our number one runner and has been a varsity performer since he arrived as a plebe three years ago. Marshall's success in the classroom and in cross country is a product of his mindset. He values hard work; he sets an example of hard work and by so doing he elevates the expectations of those around him. The men's cross country team has won multiple star meets and Patriot League titles in recent years and Marshall Beatty's role in that success has been front and center. He is a quiet force for what is right and is one of the strongest willed people I have ever met. I am not surprised by his academic rise nor his athletic dominance. He has the ability to take himself beyond the limits of normal when it comes to pain tolerance and as such is always in the fight. We are lucky to have him at this institution and on our team. That is obvious to me and will be more obvious to the army at large when he gets out there as a leader."
Men's Rugby
Luke Haug '21
Hometown: Jamison, PA
Major: Business Management
- Luke maintains a 3.234 cumulative GPA as a Business Management major
- He has made the Dean's List every semester he has been at the Academy
- He is aiming to branch Infantry following graduation
- BS&L Deputy Department Head COL Brian Reed says of CDT Haug; "I'm a huge fan of Luke's. He works hard, participates in class, and brings an energy to the class that is positive and value-added. He's a great cadet and student, and he will be an exceptional officer!"
- On the first he was selected as a team captain for the 2020-2021 year.
- In 2019 he totaled one try and five total points during his Cow year
- He scored in the 68th minute against Notre Dame College on October 5
- He was one of only two cadets to be named First Team All-Conference.
"Luke is the type of guy that everyone wants to be around! He is the life of the party when we're having fun but is also the guy out-working you when we're working. Whether it's on the rugby field, in the weight room or with school, Luke will push you to be better. I have no doubt that these characteristics are going to follow him into the Army and I can't think of a better guy to serve beside."
Women's Rugby
Eleanor Burnett '21
Hometown: Carlsbad, Calif.
Major: Geospatial Information Science
- Eleanor Burnett is a Firstie majoring in Geospatial Information Science.
- She currently maintains a 3.07 cumulative GPA and has made the Dean's List 3 times here at the Academy; including the last two (fall 2019 and spring 2020).
- NIRA 15s All-American Honorable Mention (2019)
- Spring 2019 for the 7s she finished with 35 total points.
- Eleanor helped Army secure a second-place finish, by scoring a try and adding a conversion against Lindenwood in the finals of the Collegiate Rugby Championships.
- She is a member of company F-4
"Eleanor is the epitome of hard word both on and off the pitch. Whether it's leading the team to a victory against Navy or organizing non rugby events to keep the morale of the team high, Eleanor is someone you can always count on. Her determination and perseverance is no different in the realm of academia and reverberates through each class on the team. I have no doubt in my mind she will finish strong and carry on the traits she learned as a cadet into commissioning as an Army officer and for that we are beyond proud."
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