Clarion Cross Country news

SMATHERS/XC TEAM EARN USTFCCCA ACADEMIC AWARDS

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:11:20 EDT

NEW ORLEANS - Clarion University junior Molly Smathers has earned the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association NCAA Division II All-Academic Award for the 2008 season while helping the Golden Eagles earn their 12th NCAA D-II All-Academic Team Award in the last 13 years.

"These are great accomplishments," Clarion's third-year head coach Jayson Resch said. "The primary thing we are looking for when we recruit student-athletes is well-rounded athletes. We want athletes who perform well in the classroom, set goals in competition and are active members of their community. For Molly to earn All-Academic status and for the team to earn the All-Academic Award are all part of the goals we set for ourselves each season."

126 SCHOLAR ATHLETES HONORED

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:57:39 EDT

CLARION - Clarion University honored 126 scholar athletes during the "Bob Carlson" Scholar Athlete Luncheon held in the Gemmell Student Complex Multi-Purpose Room, Friday, Feb. 6.

The total represents 38 percent of Clarion University students participating in athletics. Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald and athletic director Dave Katis were pleased to announce that the cumulative grade point average for all student athletes for the previous two semesters was 3.0.

EAGLES 15TH AT REGIONALS

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:23:38 EDT

SLIPPERY ROCK - The Clarion University women's cross country team concluded its season with a 15th place finish at the NCAA Division II East Regionals Saturday afternoon at Slippery Rock.

Molly Smathers led the way for the Golden Eagles finishing 29th in a time of 23:27. Lisa Nickel gave Clarion two runners in the Top 50 taking 50th in a time of 24:07.

SMATHERS LEADS CLARION AT PSAC CROSS COUNTRY

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:47:40 EDT

LOCK HAVEN - Molly Smathers took 24th to help the Clarion University women's cross country team take 12th at the PSAC Championships Saturday afternoon at Lock Haven.

Smathers ran a time of 22:31 just missing out on All-PSAC honors, which go to the Top 20 runners. Lisa Nickel was just behind Smathers finishing 34th in a time of 22:54, which was a personal best.

GOLDEN EAGLES SET FOR PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:19:34 EDT

CLARION - The Clarion University women's cross country team is ready to race in the PSAC Championships Saturday at Lock Haven.

"We are excited that the championship season is here," Clarion's third-year head coach Jayson Resch said. "This is what we've been training for."

GOLDEN EAGLES 7TH AT CMU

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:52:43 EDT

PITTSBURGH - The Clarion University cross country team finished seventh at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational Saturday.

Molly Smathers led the way finishing eighth in a time of 19:18 on the 5K course. Lisa Nickel was 37th in a time of 20:57, while Jeana Schwerer was right behind her in 38th in a time of 20:59.

CLARION TAKES 21ST AT SLIPPERY ROCK

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:05:54 EDT

SLIPPERY ROCK - Molly Smathers finished 26th to help the Clarion University women's cross country team finished 21st at the Slippery Rock Invitational Saturday morning.

CLARION COMPETES AT LOCK HAVEN

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:36:41 EDT

LOCK HAVEN - Four Clarion University women's cross country runners led bye Molly Smathers and Lisa Nickel competed at the Lock Haven College Cross Country Invitational Meet Saturday morning.

SMATHERS HELPS CLARION TAKE 7TH AT CAL INVITE

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:05:09 EDT

CALIFORNIA - Molly Smathers finished seventh at the California Invitational helping the Clarion University's women's cross country team to a seventh-place finish at the meet.

YOUNG CLARION SQUAD LOOKING TO GROW IN 2008

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:51:44 EDT

CLARION - A young Clarion University women's cross country team is looking to grow throughout the year under third-year head coach Jayson Resch, whose team begins action Saturday at the California (PA) Invitational.

CLARION'S RICHARD NAMED TO SECOND TEAM ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD TEAM

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:25:03 EDT

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Clarion University senior Erin Richard (Erie/McDowell) was named a second-team ESPN The Magazine/College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America in women's cross country/track and field last week.

CLARION'S WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM EARNS USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM AWARD

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:53:32 EDT

METAIRIE, LA - The Clarion University women's cross country team was recently named a United States Track & Field and Cross County Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team, and four Golden Eagle women's cross country runners were named individual All-Academic Team members.