Clarksville, Ark. – Michael Harris was named the American Southwest Conference men's cross country Distinguished Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row.

Harris, a native of Elkins, Ark., also won the award for spring track in 2019. Harris won the University of the Ozarks Invitational with a record course time and finished third at the ASC Championships to highlight the 2019 season. He placed 39th at the NCAA III South Regional and ran one of the program's best 8K times (26:10.4) at the NCAA III Pre-National race. Harris was named All-ASC First Team in 2019 following his performance at the ASC Championships. His career academic achievements include USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, ASC Academic All-Conference, President's List and Dean's List. Additional athletic honors include All-Region, ASC Newcomer of the Year and ASC Runner of the Week. 

Also a standout track athlete, Harris is a two-time All-Conference performer. He has a 3.60 GPA in Health Sciences.

The Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Teams recognize student-athletes who achieve a high level of academic achievement (a 3.20 grade-point average or better) while competing as a starter or important reserve on their team. From that list – limited to one nominee per school in each ASC championship sport – the sports information directors from the 12 ASC member institutions and two affiliate members select a Distinguished Scholar-Athlete in each sport.