2018-19 ODAC Cross Country News
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ODAC Announces Berkley and Jopson Award Winners
June 04, 2019The latter end of the ODAC's alphabet features in the final recognition bestowed by the conference this year as Virginia Wesleyan University and Washington and Lee University are home to the 2018-19 Marjorie Berkley and Harry G. "Doc" Jopson Scholar-Athlete Award winners. Marlins women's basketball playmaker Jayla Harris earned the Berkley Award, while Generals cross country and track & field runner Hank Patrick received the Jopson Award following a vote of the conference's Board of Directors. -
Lynchburg's Johnson Headlines ODAC Contingent at NCAA Championships
November 17, 2018University of Lynchburg sophomore Kaitlyn Johnson highlighted the ODAC's contingent of five runners at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships as she earned All-American honors. She is the first All-American in Lynchburg women's cross country history.
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Bridgewater's Hiegel, Lynchburg's Johnson Lead ODAC Cross Country Awards
November 15, 2018For the second time in as many seasons, Bridgewater Colllege senior Jamie Hiegel is among the headliners for the final ODAC cross country awards. He is joined this season by University of Lynchburg sophomore Kaitlyn Johnson as the duo were named the ODAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Year, respectively, in a vote of the league's head coaches.
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Four ODAC Runners Qualify for NCAA Cross Country Championships
November 10, 2018Two men and two women's competitors earned automatic qualification into the national field after strong showings at the NCAA Division III South/Southeast Region Cross Country Championships hosted by Berry College in Mount Gerry, Ga.
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VIDEO | 2018 ODAC Cross Country Championships Recap
October 30, 2018Recapping the 2018 ODAC Cross Country Championships hosted by Shenandoah University at Kernstown Battlefield in Kernstown, Va.
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Generals, Eagles Earn Sweeps at ODAC Cross Country Championships
October 27, 2018It was a double sweep on Saturday afternoon at Kernstown Battlefield as two squads were represented at the top of the team and individual results from the 2018 ODAC Cross Country Championships. Washington and Lee University swept both team titles for the fourth straight season, while Bridgewater College senior Jamie Hiegel and junior Calista Ariel finished first in the men's and women's races, respectively.
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Previewing the 2018 ODAC Cross Country Championships
October 26, 2018The 2018 ODAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships head to a new venue on Saturday as Shenandoah University takes its turn at hosting the conference's annual event. Kernstown Battlefield in Kernstown, Va., will provide an excellent venue for the league's 14-competing institutions despite rain that is expected to fall Friday and Saturday.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 7
October 15, 2018Swimming joins the ranks for this version of the ODAC weekly release, while fall sports are left with just two weeks remaining in regular season play. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include (pictured from top-left): Caitlin Mertens from Lynchburg women's soccer, Jamie Hiegel from Bridgewater men's cross country, Kaitlyn Johnson from LYN women's cross country, Alec Cobb from Hampden-Sydney football, Jackie Lerro from LYN field hockey, Will Corry from Washington and Lee football, Rachel Gaston from BC volleyball, Alex Nelson from Randolph-Macon men's golf, Laurie Jones from W&L women's golf, Alex Fernandez from R-MC men's golf, Emily Hageboeck from W&L women's swimming, Patrick Sullivan from W&L men's swimming, and Austin Kues from LYN men's soccer.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 6
October 08, 2018Believe it or not, we're just a few weeks away from the fall ODAC postseason tournaments. The athletes are certainly aware as they continue to ramp up performances in anticipation. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include (pictured from top-left): Samantha Yates from Washington and Lee women's cross country, Andrew Hawk from Lynchburg men's cross country, James Mishoe from Guilford men's golf, Liza Lewis from Randolph-Macon women's golf, Joshua Chiquillo from Eastern Mennonite men's soccer, Ali Bishop from Bridgewater field hockey, Patrick Ryan from W&L football, Linsey Bailey from Roanoke women's volleyball, Hayden Bauserman from Shenandoah football, and Megan Engeland from W&L women's soccer.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 5
October 01, 2018The turn of the calendar to October means all sports are heavy into conference play. The performances reflect that with several outstanding showings as ODAC standings start to take shape. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include (pictured from top-left): Kaitlyn Johnson from Lynchburg women's cross country, Jamie Hiegel from Bridgewater men's cross country, Alec Cobb from Hampden-Sydney football, Nikki Simpao from LYN field hockey, Chad Vanlandingham from H-SC football, Laurie Jones from Washington and Lee women's golf, Hunter Martin from H-SC men's golf, Alex Davidson from Virginia Wesleyan women's soccer, Adam Watson from Randolph men's soccer, and Linsey Bailey from Roanoke volleyball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 4
September 24, 2018Most ODAC teams entered the conference portions of their season schedules over the past week as league standings started to move around a little. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include (pictured from top-left): Olyvia Longacre from Eastern Mennonite women's golf, Brian Peccie from Washington and Lee men's golf, Skyler Lattuca from Virginia Wesleyan men's cross country, Caitlin Mertens from Lynchburg women's soccer, Thomas White from Bridgewater men's soccer, Taylor Hayes from Shenandoah field hockey, Tyler Redmond from Emory & Henry football, Amber Matalus from VWU volleyball, Zack Clifford from Ferrum football, and Samantha Yates from W&L women's cross country.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 3
September 17, 2018The weather has been national news over the past week with Hurricane Florence affecting nearly everything on the East Coast. That included sports schedules, which were forced into major alterations. Still, that didn't keep ODAC athletes from performing at high levels for the events that were competed. Plus, golf joins the ranks this week. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include (pictured from top-left): Chamberlain Zulauf from Roanoke men's cross country, Kaitlyn Johnson from Lynchburg women's cross country, Laurie Jones from Washington and Lee women's golf, Wesley Jones from Emory & Henry men's golf, Caitlin Mertens from LYN women's soccer, Hayden Bauserman from Shenandoah football, Kayla Alderman from SU field hockey, Aaron Cox from Randolph-Macon football, Emily Cheatwood from SU women's volleyball, and Tyequis Stallins from E&H men's soccer.
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Owens Tabbed to Lead Guilford Track & Field and Cross Country
September 13, 2018Guilford College Athletics Director Sue Bower appointed Marty Owens as the Quakers’ first director of cross country and track and field Thursday. Owens comes to Guilford after completing 15 years as the head cross country and head track and field coach at Susquehanna University.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 2
September 10, 2018Thru just two weeks of action, we can see that the 2018-19 campaign is going to be a banner season. Athletes continue to step up their performance levels, even finding some time on ESPN. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include Alex Dolwick from Washington and Lee men's cross country, Evelyn Foster from Hollins women's cross country, Catherine Haufe from Bridgewater women's soccer, Abibi Osman from Lynchburg men's soccer, Jarrod Russ from Guilford football, Linsey Bailey from Roanoke volleyball, De'Eric Bell from Guilford football, and Megan Stevens from Shenandoah field hockey.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 1
September 04, 2018The first week of action is in the books for the 2018-19 academic year and ODAC athletes are already performing at a high level. Those earning ODAC weekly honorees include Caitlin Mertens from Lynchburg women's soccer, Skyler Lattuca from Virginia Wesleyan men's cross country, Samantha Yates from Washington and Lee women's cross country, Ariyel Yavalar from W&L field hockey, Daquan Pridget from Shenandoah football, Rachel Gaston from Bridgewater volleyball, Josh Breece from W&L football, and Thomas White from BC men's soccer.
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Washington and Lee Headlines ODAC Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll
August 16, 2018The top of the ODAC Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll looks much the same as last year with three-time defending champion Washington and Lee University heading the list produced annually by the league's head coaches. The Generals collected 11 first place votes on the way to a chart-topping 121 points. Bridgewater College and the University of Lynchburg also held suit from a season ago in second and third positions, respectively. The Eagles picked up 110 tallies including the remaining top nod, while the Hornets garnered 100 total points.
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Washington and Lee Tops ODAC Women's Cross Country Poll
August 16, 2018The top-six places in the ODAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll shuffled positions this season, except for the top spot. Three-time defending ODAC champion Washington and Lee University garnered 10 first place votes for the second straight year on the way to 141 total points. The University of Lynchburg moved up a few rungs to second position with 128 markers including a pair of first place votes. Bridgewater College sits third with 111 tallies, while Shenandoah University climbs to fourth with 108 points and the remaining top nod.
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ODAC Announces 2017-18 Sportsmanship Teams
August 10, 2018The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2017-18 ODAC Sportsmanship Teams in each of the conference's 24 sponsored sports. The squads are comprised of a student-athlete selected by the coaching staffs of each team competing under the conference banner with all sports and schools fully represented.
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Wasps Tab Cheromei to Lead Cross Country and New Track & Field Program
August 01, 2018David Cheromei, who led Virginia Intermont College to historic success as a student-athlete, has been named the head coach for the Emory & Henry College men's & women's cross country/track & field teams.
