ST. GEORGE, Utah-Friday, six Dixie State track and field student- athletes earned academic honors from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, including a former Manti High School student-athlete.

Rebecca Anderson (formerly Opoulos) was among the Trailblazers to achieve this award. The Sterling native starred as a hurdler and sprinter for Dixie State.

Anderson achieved a 3.94 GPA in communication studies to represent Dixie State University well with this award.

To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must carry a 3.30 GPA and been an active student at the institution they compete for at least two consecutive semesters or three consecutive quarters.