2014-15 ODAC Cross Country News

  • ODAC Fall Sportsmanship Teams Announced
    January 08, 2015
    The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2014-15 ODAC Sportsmanship Teams in each of the fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the sixth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Seventy-five athletes were honored this season.
  • BC's Kubisiak Leads ODAC at NCAA Cross Country Championships
    November 22, 2014
    Bridgewater standout Kaylee Kubisiak led a handful of ODAC runners at the 2014 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Kubisiak was one of two individuals competing on the women's side from conference schools. Four individuals and the enter Eagles squad competed in the men's ranks. Kubisiak placed 60th overall, completing the 6K course in 22:52.7.
  • VIDEO: EMU's Ryan Gehman Shares his Story with WHSV
    November 19, 2014
    Men's cross country runner and South/Southeast Region Athlete of the Year Ryan Gehman recently shared his story personal story with WHSV-TV. It is a story of being an elite student-athlete while persevering through several challenges, including Asperger's, anxiety/panic disorder, and severe food allergies. Ryan hopes to inspire young people that they can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams and goals.
  • EMU's Gehman Wins Cross Country Regional, BC Men Qualify
    November 15, 2014
    EMU's Ryan Gehman highlighted a strong showing by ODAC schools and runners at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional Cross Country Championships as the senior won the individual crown in the men's race. BC's men finished second, securing an automatic bid for the Eagles' squad into the NCAA D-III field. Six individuals from ODAC schools qualified for the men's and women's races combined.
  • Bridgewater Sweeps ODAC Cross Country Championships
    November 01, 2014
    For the second straight year, Bridgewater College put its stamp on both races at the ODAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships as the Eagles corralled both titles on a rainy, windy, cold day in Greensboro. BC's Kaylee Kubisiak repeated as the women's individual champion, while Washington and Lee University's Ian McDonald secured the men's crown.
  • 2014 ODAC Cross Country Championships Recap
    November 01, 2014
    Guilford College served as hosts of the 2014 ODAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships. For the second straight year, Bridgewater College swept the team titles in both events, while the Eagles' Kaylee Kubisiak did the same thing individually on the women's side. In the men's race, Washington and Lee University's Ian McDonald topped the field.
  • ODAC Players of the Week: October 27, 2014
    October 27, 2014
    Just a few games remain before tournament seeds are set, and performances have never been better as teams look to make a push. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Bobby Brajdic, RMC (MSW); Michaela Nolte, E&H (WSW); Carrie Jacobs, RMC (FH); Marc Dinkel, RC (MSOC); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WG); Nash Nance, HSC (FB); Anna Lausberg, W&L (VB); Clint Peregoy, E&H (FB); Jade Woll, LC (WSOC).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: October 20, 2014
    October 20, 2014
    Big games this past week lent to some big performances, which had an affect on the ODAC standings. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Caroline Holloway, W&L (WG); Holton Walker, HSC (FB); Shannon Strosser, BC (FH); John Carrick, W&L (FB); Kyle Fuller, RMC (MG); Julia Baca, BC (WS); Troy Jurney, RAND (MS); Jordan Templin, RAND (VB); Kat Lehman, EMU (XC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (XC); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (WSW); John Womack, W&L (MSW).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: October 13, 2014
    October 13, 2014
    Men's and women's swimming opened their schedules, adding to the mid-season performances from the fall sports. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Nash Nance, HSC (FB); Kelsey Link, LC (FH); Tre'von Lightfoot, E&H (FB); Marin Warring, BC (WG); Conley Hurst, W&L (MG); Catherine Major, SU (WS); Chris Cooke, VWC (MS); Noah Schammel, W&L (MSW); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (WSW); Ray Parsons, SU (MXC); Dorothy Earner, SU (WXC); Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: October 6, 2014
    October 06, 2014
    Football may have just started its conference slate, but we're at the midway point for other fall sports. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Liza Freed, W&L (WG); Ty Palmer, GC (MG); Kerri Dalton, RC (WXC); Marc Dinkel, RC (MS); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Courtney Gillette, LC (FH); De'Eric Bell, GC (FB); Jordan Templin, RAND (VB); Satiir Stevenson, GC (FB).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: September 29, 2014
    September 29, 2014
    One month of games and events is in the books. ODAC teams and student-athletes continue to ramp up their play as tournaments draw near. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (MXC); Darrick Gore, BC (FB); Alex Lambert, VWC (VB); Matt Perno, CUA (FB); Marin Warring, BC (WG); Tanner Gross, GC (MG); Caroline Hahn, W&L (WS); Max Chacon, BC (MS); Caroline Augsburger, BC (FH).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: September 22, 2014
    September 22, 2014
    All ODAC fall sports have entered the ODAC portion of their schedules as the calendar turns to fall. Athletes are just where they should be at this time of year -- in mid-season form. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Isaac Arrington, VWC (MS); Kat Lehman, EMU (WXC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (MXC); Shelbi Holloman, RC (FH); Alex Taylor, RC (MG); Mary-Frances Hall, W&L (WG); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Mackenzie Shand, W&L (VB); Josh White, SU (FB).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: September 15, 2014
    September 15, 2014
    Men's and women's golf joined the ranks over the past week, adding more action for fans to follow across the ODAC. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Alana Babington, W&L (WXC); Katerina DeSimone, RC (FH); Rob Sandidge, GC (MS); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WG); Roth Healey, E&H (FB); Alex Mariona, RAND (VB); Brennan Lloyd, SU (MG).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: September 8, 2014
    September 08, 2014
    Weather tried to ruin the weekend, but the ODAC's student-athletes didn't let it phase them, as evidenced by their performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Maggie Waxter, W&L (FH); Kevin Saxton, E&H (FB); Alex Kinzer, W&L (VB); Jordan Farmer, GC (FB); Alan Babington, W&L (WXC); Mac Strehler, W&L (MXC); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); C.J. Stevens, RAND (MS).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: September 2, 2014
    September 02, 2014
    The season started with a bang for several ODAC schools, with some athletes already competing likes it's mid-season. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Kat Lehman, EMU (WXC); Alenka Ferrufino, BC (FH); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Courtney Lowers, R-MC (VB); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC).
  • Bridgewater Tops ODAC Women's Cross Country Poll
    August 22, 2014
    Bridgewater College picked up nine first place votes and 81 total points on the way to leading the 2014 ODAC Women’s Cross Country Preseason Poll. The Eagles are followed by Eastern Mennonite University, which collected the remaining top nod and 70 total tallies. Washington and Lee University holds down the third position with 65 points, while Lynchburg College is fourth with 55 markers in the annual survey of the league’s head coaches.
  • Eagles Headline ODAC Men's Cross Country Poll
    August 21, 2014
    Bridgewater College tops the 2014 ODAC Men’s Cross Country Preseason Poll as the Eagles collected 10 first place votes towards 100 total points from the league’s head coaches. Washington and Lee University sits second with 87 tallies, including the remaining top consideration. Lynchburg College and Eastern Mennonite University are separated by just one point (78-to-77) for third position.