2020-21 ODAC Outdoor Track & Field News
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ODAC Athletes Close NCAA Track & Field Championships with Six All-American Awards
May 29, 2021The 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships came to a close on Saturday, but not before ODAC student-athletes made some noise with a half-dozen All-American awards earned. In total, eight stars out of the conference's contingent of 16 qualifiers competed on Saturday. -
Coleman, Harrison Highlight Day Two at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 28, 2021The 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships continued on on Friday with another array of track, field, and multi-discipline events. Seven of the ODAC's contingent of 16 athletes were in action in either finals or preliminary competition.
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Csorba an All-American to Highlight First Day at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 27, 2021The 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships kicked off on Thursday afternoon with a mixed bag of field, track, and multi-discipline events on the docket. Eight of the ODAC's contingent of 16 athletes were in action in either finals or preliminary competition.
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Sixteen ODAC Standouts Qualify for NCAA Track & Field Championships
May 24, 2021The NCAA Division III OUtdoor Track & Field Championships return to action following a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ODAC schools will be well represented in Greensboro, N.C., with 16 conference stars heading to the Irwin Track & Field Complex on the campus of North Carolina A&T.
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ODAC Announces 2021 All-ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Awards
May 12, 2021The ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships featured a bevy of school-record performances, personal-best marks, and even a few new conference benchmarks established. All those great showings provided a banner class for this season's All-ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Awards. This year's honors include several specials determined by a vote of the league's head coaches. Bridgewater College first-year Adalia Coleman not only took home ODAC Women's Rookie of the Year laurels, but she was also named the ODAC Women's Track Athlete of the Meet. University of Lynchburg thrower Elle Benefield was tabbed the ODAC Women's Field Athlete of the Meet. Longtime Bridgewater mentor Shane Stevens, who announced his retirement following the 2021 campaign, received ODAC Women's Coach of the Year recognition. Lynchburg distance runner Stephanie Burnett earned ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors from the league's athletic communications personnel. On the men's ledger, Eastern Mennonite University mid-distance runner Isaac Alderfer collected ODAC Men's Track Athlete of the Meet honors as well as ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete distinction. Virginia Wesleyan University jumper Geni Roberts received ODAC Men's Field Athlete of the Meet plaudits. Lynchburg mid-distance runner Sam Llaneza was tabbed the ODAC Men's Rookie of the Year.
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Lynchburg Lifts Both ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Trophies
May 02, 2021The University of Lynchburg won 17 combined events on the way to capturing both the men's and women's titles at the ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The Hornets have now won an ODAC record 29 men's outdoor crowns, while the 2021 title ties Lynchburg's women's program with Roanoke College for the league's most trophies at 11.
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ODAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship Preview
April 29, 2021It has been more than a year since the ODAC conducted a track & field championship, but that hiatus comes to an end this weekend with the 2021 Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The University of Lynchburg will serve as hosts using the Dr. Jack Toms Track at Shellenberger Field as well as surrounding throwing areas on the Lynchburg-based campus.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Track & Field, Volleyball
April 27, 2021Day two of week 15 reporting is the final report for track & field and volleyball with their championships beginning this week and weekend. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Courtney Berry from Washington and Lee volleyball, Jordynn Palethorpe and Natalie McCaffery from W&L women's track & field, Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite men's track & field, and Dan Kuntz from W&L men's track & field.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Track & Field, Volleyball
April 20, 2021Day two of ODAC reporting for week 14 features five active honorees following the close of the conference field hockey season. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Joe O'Connor from Washington and Lee men's track & field, Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite men's track & field, Aniya Seward and LaMaya Lacy from Lynchburg women's track & field, and Grace Hayes from Bridgewater volleyball.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Track & Field, Volleyball
April 13, 2021Day two of ODAC reporting for week 13 is features six active honorees following the close of the conference soccer seasons. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite men's track & field, Kacee Hooker and Peter Fulton from Bridgewater women's and men's track & field, Lizzie Davis from Lynchburg women's track & field, Emma Drake from LYN volleyball, and Brandy Troutman from EMU field hockey.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
April 06, 2021ODAC athletes continue to show why they're some of the best Division III has to offer as week 12 of ODAC reporting continues. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Ryan Doyle from Guilford men's soccer, Caitlin Barnes from Washington and Lee women's soccer, Joe O'Connor from W&L men's track & field, Lauren Anderson from Lynchburg women's track & field, Grace Weise from W&L field hockey, Carolyn Todd from W&L women's track & field, Frank Csorba from LYN men's track & field, and Greta Coss from Virginia Wesleyan volleyball.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 30, 2021Game-winning goals in field hockey and soccer, huge attacking numbers in volleyball, and record-setting national-caliber performances in two of the conference's largest track meets highlight the second day of reporting in week 11 of ODAC action. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Linsey Bailey from Roanoke volleyball, Maria-Teresa Ambrogi-Torres from Randolph-Macon field hockey, Kenny Nzekwe from Guilford men's soccer, Lucy Perry from RC women's soccer, Julian Douglas from Lynchburg men's track & field, Katelyn Gamble from Washington and Lee women's track & field, Sam Crawford from RC men's track & field, and Adalia Coleman from Bridgewater women's track & field.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 23, 2021The ODAC highlight showcase continued on the second day of week 10 reporting with conference student-athletes showing midseason form. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Abbey Pinkerton from W&L women's track & field, Jackie Lerro from Lynchburg field hockey, John Kindig from Shenandoah men's track & field, Paris Hutchinson from Eastern Mennonite volleyball, Evan Blow from Randolph men's soccer, Allison Bobst from LYN women's track & field, James Dixon from W&L men's track & field, and Alyssa Damato from LYN women's soccer.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 16, 2021All sports that will compete this spring are officially underway as women's volleyball joins this report on Tuesday of week nine. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Grace Amaden from Washington and Lee field hockey, Aniya Seward from Lynchburg women's track & field, Joe O'Connor from W&L men's track & field, Kacee Hooker from Bridgewater women's track & field, Penny Senior from Randolph-Macon men's soccer, Kate Poppo from Shenandoah volleyball, Max Sparks from LYN men's track & field, and Destiny Zapata from BC women's soccer.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field
March 09, 2021We have a couple of firsts on this Tuesday report in Week Eight of the ODAC season. Field hockey joins the ranks for the first time this spring, while track & field moved outdoors. Men's and women's soccer also continued their campaigns. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Edward Rajner from Emory & Henry men's track & field, Maiya Pencile from Shenandoah women's soccer, Cor'shauna Cunningham and Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite women's and men's track & field, Adalia Coleman from Bridgewater women's track & field, Emily Dudley from Lynchburg field hockey, and Kade Wheeler from Hampden-Sydney men's soccer.
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Hollins Promotes Sullivan Jr. to Full-Time Cross Country/Track Coach
January 19, 2021Myra Sims, Hollins Director of Athletics, recently announced that Robert Sullivan Jr., current cross-country and track & field coach, has been promoted from part-time to full-time, starting Feb. 1. He will also be teaching two physical education classes.
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ODAC Chat | Denver Davis, Bridgewater
September 11, 2020The ODAC checked in with Denver Davis on Friday to talk about all things track & field. Denver is in his 11th season overall at Bridgewater, having taken over as the Eagles' Director of Cross Country and Track & Field in November 2018. He gave us insight into the BC program, some of their outstanding athletes, the challenges of training and preparing for a season in our current climate, and the growth of the ODAC since his time as a student-athlete at Lynchburg.
