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Athlotic Trainor: Edinboro, Pa. 16444 7,700 Fighting Scots Red and White NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Dr. Frank Pogue, Jr. Bruce Baumgartner George Roberts Gary Hanna Team Informat on Hoad Coach: Alma Mater: Dual Meet Record: Office Phone: Mailing Address: Doug Watts University of Akron ‘64 144-8, 33 years (314)732-2776 ext. 264 33 McComb Fieldhouse Edinboro, PA 16444 Bob Shreve (814) 732-2776 ext. 234 (814) 833-9028 Jen O’Lare (814) 732-2776 ext. 237 (814) 732-2596 For More information Information on Fighting Scot athletics is avail­ able on the internet by accessing Edinboro University’s homepage at: http://WWW. edinboro. edu Results are also available on the Fighting Scot Hotline by calling (814) 732-2776 ext. 313. Credits: The 2002-03 Edinboro University Cross Country/Track media guide was written and designed by Jen O’Lare with editorial assistance from Bob Shreve. Dn the cover: Aaron Rowe at the 2000 NCAA Division II Championships EDINBORO TO HOST 2002 PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP Edinboro University will serve as the host site for the 2002 PSAC Cross Country Championship, to be held on Saturday, November 2. The championships were last held on the Edinboro campus in 1994. The men’s competition begins at 10:00 a.m. and the women start at 11:()() a.m. The Eighting Scots have won the PSAC title the last ten consecutive years on the men’s side and own four straight league crowns on the women’s side. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity education insitution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title XI, Section 504 and the ADA. For information regarding civil rights or griev­ ance procedures, contact Mr. Patrick F. Coleman, Director of Human Resources and Staff Development, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator, at Reeder Hall, 2nd Floor, Edinboro, PA 16444 (814732-2703). Doug Wans Excellence in coaching and a win­ ning tradition are terms that have become synonymous with Edinboro University cross country and track and field coach Doug Watts. Since his arrival at Edinboro in 1969, the Running Scots have experienced nothing but success, producing numerous AllAmericans and team championships, as well as four individual cross country champions and five individual track champions. Watts' coaching credentials speak for them­ selves, including 29 consecutive undefeated cross country seasons and a string of 111 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squads have also pro­ duced a total of six national championships, including back-to-back-to-back NCAA Division II titles from 1986 through 1988 and back-toback NAIA titles in 1975 and 1976. His teams can also boast five Division II runner-up tro­ phies, plus finishes of third (twice), fourth (three times), fifth, sixth (twice), seventh (twice), eighth (three times) and ninth. In total, the men's squads have 16 top ten finishes at the national meet in the last 21 years. His women's program, though yet to crown a national champion, has also established itself as one of the premier programs in the NCAA East Region and on the national stage. That includes four straight top five finishes at the national meet. An "untouchable" amount of conference, district, and regional "Coach of the Year" awards are scattered throughout his office, including Edinboro’s 2001-02 Coach of the Year award. The National Coach of the Year five times. Watts has published numerous distance-running articles for national publications. Twice an Olympic coach nominee. Watts annually con­ ducts a summer pre-season endurance training camp, the Edinboro Distance Village, for young men and women. In addition, 16 of his Edinboro athletes have been U.S. Olympic Trial qualifiers. Most recently. Watts has ventured into the administrative portion of his sport, being elected President of the NCAA Division II Track and Field Coaches Association. In addition, he is the head of the NCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of Fame Committee and is a member of the USATF Coaches Advisory Committee. A 1964 graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Health and Physical Education, Watts began his coaching career at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He intro­ duced a running program at Walsh Jesuit that yielded a two-year record of 19-0 and a district championship. Watts and his wife Margaret have two adult children, Wendy and Christopher. Edinboro’s Cross Cauntry PWlosoplig "Generally, we attract the middle distance and distance athlete who is seeking a special envi­ ronment for running," says head coach Doug Watts about his track and cross country programs at Edinboro University. “A student-athlete should consider Edinboro because of the following reasons”: 1. 2002-03 EDINBORO UNIVERSITY CORPORATE SPONSORS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal development in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice of educational majors and specialties. A TEAM concept in training competition. A distance-based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement. Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition. A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between academics and athletics... and fun. A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive and respectful of distance runners. 2002-D3 Edinboro Dnnrerelty Cross Countni/Track & FHdd ♦ Pogo 1 Cross Country Outlook The 2002 cross country campaign could well look like the tale of two teams. Long-time head coach Doug Watts has a very simple goal in mind — keep with tradition. That tradition was exemplified a year ago, when the Fighting Scot harriers collected two more PSAC Championships and East Region Championhips, adding to the rich tradition that is Edinboro cross country. Traditionally, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams have been favorites in both the PSAC and the region, along with top ten national finishes in each of the last five years. But that may change this year, at least from the women’s standpoint. For the first time in many years. Watts faces the challenge of guiding a very inexperienced women’s team. Not one All-American returns to a squad which dominated the East and placed seventh at Nationals. Gone are Lisa Petsche, Edinboro’s first female four-time All-American, and Kathy Breisch, a fellow All-American who paced the Scots in virtually every competition last fall. No seniors return and only one junior, but the roster features a promising mix of six sopho­ mores and seven freshmen. Most noteworthy, though, is the fact that no one on the roster has more than one year of varsity experience. “They better mature pretty quickly,” admitted Watts, “or it could be a difficult task to remain in the forefront.” That’s not to say it is not a team laced with talent. Leading the way is sophomore Lindsay Roberts. Roberts was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year and finished 11th at the East Regional to earn All-Region honors. She con­ tinued her strong showing in the spring, placing second at the PSAC Track & Field Championships in the 10,000 meter run, turning in a provisional qualifying time. “Lindsay has accepted what it takes to become an All-American, and is very focused on doing the things to give herself the chance to earn that award,” Watts pointed out. Kiersten Buckley turned in a strong early showing last year before suffering an injury. She managed to finish 22nd at the PSAC Championships, but then sustained a stress frac­ ture during the track season. “With any luck, which she did not have last year, Kiersten will emerge in the leader’s pack by late season,” Watts commented. Sophomores Lisa Gallagher and Shannon Loewke are expected to make significant improvement this year. Gallagher was a regular a year ago, placing 33rd at the PSAC Championships and 39th in the East Regional Championships. Sophomores Lindsey Schlieper, Kristen Love, Genise Green, and Katie Donahue add to the list of talented sophomores. Donahue is a transfer from the University of Rhode Island, where her team was the runner-up in the Atlantic Ten Conference. Watts expects several recruits to come in and contribute immediately. “The new recruits will have to run well early in their careers,” Watts admitted. Kelly Richards, a multiple All-State per­ former in cross country and track from nearby General McLane High School, is one such indi­ vidual. Julie Nemergut, also an All-State per­ former, is another promising freshman. Additional depth should come from redshirt freshman Erin Tomczak and freshman Kristen Malloy. After four straight PSAC and East Regional titles, the picture may not be as bright as usual. Page 2 ♦ 2002-03 Edinboro gnhrersity Cross Gountry/Tracka Field Cross Country Outlook but Watts cautions naysayers. “For the first time in a long while, we are not the overwhelming favorites to win the conference or regional title. But, don’t bet on us not running at the Nationals again this November.” With an All-American, four All-Region performers, and five All-PSAC runners return­ ing, the odds are heavily in favor of the men’s team continuing the tradition of Edinboro excel­ lence. Like the women, the men must replace a four-time All-American, as former national champion Yi Min Wu has departed. But after red-shirting in 2001, Aaron Rowe should receive plenty of recognition. Rowe was a two-time All-American in track this past spring, and the junior placed 11th at the 2000 NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championships. He was just the sec­ ond American to cross the finish line, bettered only by teammate Jeff Barker. At the 2000 East Regionals, Rowe finished third behind Barker and Wu. “Aaron is known for his focused direc­ tion in all he does, and is a fierce competitor,” Watts pointed out. That was clearly evident last spring, when he finished third in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA’s. Nat Wibberley is another seasoned runner. The senior finished fifth at both the PSAC Championship and East Regional Championship. He was also the second Scot to cross the finish line at Nationals, placing 55th. At the 2000 NCAA’s, Wibberley finished 49th. He looks to take the next step and earn AllAmerican honors. Junior Joe Reynolds and sophomore Mark Hryvniak are also key returnees. Both earned All-PSAC and All-Region honors, with Reynolds placing sixth at the PSAC Championships and Hryvniak ninth. Hryvniak placed 11th at the East Regional meet, while Reynolds was 21st. Despite strong showings in 2001, the two runners face uncertainty in 2002. “Reynolds, in particular, ran very well early last fall, only to fall to a rare liver condition that kept him out of the 2002 track season,” stressed Watts. Hryvniak ran track in the spring, but had a sur­ gical procedure in June. Tim Cron is another runner with talent, but a medical history. He fought off calf problems last year to finish third at the PSAC’s and sev­ enth at the Regionals. “Tim can run at AllAmerican levels, but his tom calf has severely limited his performance the last two years,” stat­ ed Watts. Jimmy Ansberry was another runner to attain All-Region status, thanks to a 29th place finish. The sophomore will benefit greatly from the year of experience. Senior Kimmo Lassila and junior Joe Janke also look for improvement. Lassilo was 17th at the PSAC meet. Watts looks for three red-shirt freshmen to step up. “Ryan Coon, Lucas Dorsch, and Jared Lowry have shown the talent and spark to push known upperclassmen aside,” Watts predicted. Another sophomore, Colin McClelland, may red-shirt in 2002. Watts has five promising freshmen on the roster, and all will have have a difficult time breaking into the lineup. Jeremy Boehm, Jeff McCabe, James O’Kane, and Nick Pecome will compete this yaer, with Pennsylvania All-Stater Tom Broffain red-shirting. “For these men, there is no change in our goals — win the PSAC, the NCAA East Regionals, and take a shot at the national tro­ phy,” Watts stated confidently. Nat Wibberley 2002-03 EdlnlMfallRhrersIty Gross Country/Track a Field ♦ Page 3 Flghllng Scot Profiles Fighting Scot PreBles Lindsey Schlieper Kimme Lassila luoior ♦ Glendlve,MT ♦ Dawson County HS Senior ♦ Vetell, Finland Named an Academic All-American and earned Scholar-Athlete honors a year ago ... qualified for nationals in outdoor track ... finished third in the hep­ tathlon and placed fifth in the long jump at the PSAC Track and Field Championships ... placed first in the 100 meter hurdles at the PSAC Triangular ... HiOh SChOOl: named the Senior Female Athlete ... awarded MVP honors three years in track... claimed the state champion title in the 100 hurdles at Dawson County High School... PBreonSi: bom February 27,1981 ... daughter of Sylvia and U.B. Schlieper ... majoring in Photography with a minor in History ... has a 3.59 GPA. Likely to play a key role this year after improving over his first three seasons ... placed 17th at the PSAC Cross Country Championships a year ago ... fin­ ished sixth at the PSAC Track and Field Championships in the 10,000 meter mn ... earned scholar-athlete status the last three years ... Personal: bom on June 28, 1978 ... son of Eija and Vesa Lassila ... majoring in Marketing and minoring in Economics ... has a 3.08 GPA. Nat Wibberley Sonlor ♦ Wvomlsslng,PA» Wyomisslng HS Kiersten Buckley Sophomore ♦ Erie. PA ♦MercyhurstPrep Ran well early in the fall last season but suffered from a string of bad luck with injuries, including a stress fracture during the track and field season ... placed 22nd at the PSAC Cross Country Championships ... HiOh SChOOl: ran a personal best of 20:12 in a 5 kilometer mn in cross country ... ran a per­ sonal best of 5:25 in the mile for track ... PeiSOUel: bom May 25, 1983 ... daughter of Sandy and Bill Buckley ... majoring in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Biology ... maintains a 3.35 GPA. Could lead Edinboro this year, after earning All-PSAC and All-Region hon­ ors a year ago ... placed fifth at both the PSAC and East Region Championships ... was the second Scot across the finish line at the Division II nationals, placing 55th overall... HlgbSCbOOl: member of the county and district cross country championship team as a senior at Wyomissing High School... earned all-state honors in cross country two seasons and all-coun­ ty honors three times ... won the individual county championship as a senior after setting six course records ... PerSOnel: bom May 27, 1978 ... son of Barbara and Stephen Wihhf>rlp.v Granbic Design maior with a 3.69 GPA. Tim Cron Lisa Gallagher Junior ♦ Sayre, PA ♦ Sayre HS Sophomore ♦ Strongsville. OH ♦ Strongsville HS Earned valuable experience as a freshman, placing 33rd at the PSAC Cross Country Championships and 39th at the East Regional Championships ... placed first in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the PSAC Track and Field Quadrangular meet... finished third in the 5,000 meter at the PSAC Tria^lar r jl; I meet was sixth in the 1,500 meters at the PSAC Championship ... High i ^ W IH SChOel: named to the All-Ohio team in 2001 ... a state qualifier in cross country and track ... named the Senior Athlete of the Year in 2001 ... team captain for cross country and track ... PerseUSl: bom July 18, 1983 ... daughter of Marilyn and Thomas Gallagher ... majoring in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education ... has a 3.00 GPA. Lindsay Reberts Sophomore ♦ Wattsburg,PA ♦ Seneca HS Enters her second season with the program after being named the PSAC Cross Country Rookie of the Year in 2001 ... earned All-Region honors, plac­ ing 11th in her first regional meet... finished second at the PSAC Track and Field Championships in the 10,000 meter mn with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 38:47.20 ... named an Academic All-American in 2002 ... Persenal: bom January 29, 1983 ... daughter of Susan and Stephen Roberts ... majoring in Elementary Education/Special Education with a 4.00 GPA. Page 4 ♦ 2002-03 Edmiwro Balverslty Oross Oeaiitry/Track & Held Earned All-PSAC and All-Region honors in cross country in 2001 after sitting out the 2000 season due to a tom calf muscle ... placed third at the PSAC Championship and seventh at the East Regional Championship a year ago ... earned All-PSAC and All-Region honors in 1999 ... HlgbSCbOOl: a two-time state champion in cross country at Sayre High School... earned all-state hon­ ors in the 3,200 meters in track as a junior and the 1,600 as a senior ... was the 3,200 district champion in 1997 ... Personal: bom May 31, 1980 ... son of Melissa and Duane Coe ... Business Administration major. Aaron Rowe lunlur ♦ Duhlln,DH ♦ Duhlln Scioto HS Named a three-time All-American in track and field... sat out the cross coun­ try season last year as a red-shirt after earning All-American honors in 2000 with an 11th place finish ... ran track last year, earning All-American honors in the 10,000 meters (3rd place) and 5,000 meters (6th place)... finished first in the 5,000 meter mn at the PSAC Track & Field Championships ... was a PSAC Top Ten Spring selection in 2002 ... was a member of the 2000 United States Junior National Track and Field Team ... HighSChOOl: competed in three sports at Dublin Scioto High School ... earned four varsity letters and all-state honors in both cross country and track and one letter in wrestling ... was a member of the state mnner-up 4X800 relay team ... Personal: bom January 9, 1981 ... son of Kathy and Dave Rowe ... Health and Physical Education major with a 3.34 GPA. 2002-03EdinboroUnhiersltyCressCoHiitrynnick&Held ♦ Pages Cress Ceuniry Histery Cross Country History FIGHTING SCOT All-AMERICANS Four-time Ali-Americans Martin Lyons Lisa Petsche Yi Min Wu 1991-94 1997 . 1999-01 1998-01 THROUGHTHEYEARS 1971 1975-76 1982 1985 Three-Time All-Americans 1970-72 Dave Antognoli 1984-86 Luil Graham 1992-94 Carl Leonard Gennaro Manoeehio 1985-87 Carrie McKeon 1997-98.‘00 1996-98 Amv Perry 1988-90 Chris Rauber 198fr88 1996 1991 Two-Time All-Americans 1998 Jeff Barker 1 997. 2000 1981-82 Greg Beardsley 1986-87 Tim Dunthorne 1993-94 Pete Fixler 1975-76 JelT Foster 1998-99 Gabriela Hnilkova 1978-79 Brian Jordan 1997-98 Scott Kovaee\ ie 1986-87 Mike Platt Michael Renninger 1988-89 1989-90 Uriel Rivera 1988. ‘90 Harvey Si pel 1996-97 Sandra Sweet 1989. ‘92 Donna Thibert 1975-76 Henry Winger 1999 Men's Team Hnishes [Since 1980J 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 PSAC Regioniils NCAA 1st 1st 3rd 4th 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 3rd 1st 1st 3rd NA 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 13th 2nd 9th 14th 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 9th 6th 2999 2991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st FIGHTING SCOT All-AMERICANS Dave Antognoli wins the NAIA championship in his final year, the first national title for Edinboro. Men’s team wins first-ever national trophy, and then repeats for back-to-back NAIA championships. Greg Beardsley captures the NCAA Division II individual championship. Doug Watts takes over the women’s squad. Colleen Snyder and Kerri Yenchak become Edinboro’s first female runners to be named All-Americans. The Fighting Scots men take home their first NCAA Division II title in 1986. They successfully defend the title in 1987 and ‘88 for three consecu­ tive national championships. Edinboro’s men’s team ties the NCAA Division II ‘Most Championship Teams’ record by winning their fourth team title. Martin Lyons becomes Edinboro’s third national champion. Yi Min Wu becomes the fourth Boro national cham­ pion, winning by a 10 second margin. The Edinboro women’s team ran to their highest national finish, claiming third place. Both the men’s and women’s teams place fourth at nationals. Carrie McKeon and Lisa Petsche join Amy Perry Davis as three-time All-Americans. Jeff Barker and Carrie McKeon won the fifth straight regional championships for the Boro squads, while Barker’s crown at the PSAC Championships marks the 21st consecutive year a Fighting Scot has claimed the top spot. Lisa Petsche and Yi Min Wu become the second and third runners to earn All-American honors four times. The women’s team places seventh at nation­ als and the men finish eighth, the fifth-straight top ten finishes for both squads. The women cap­ ture their fourth consecutive PSAC and East Regional crown, while the men win their tenth straight PSAC and Regional title. 2nd 6th 13 th 16th 6th 4th 8th 4th 8th 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Women's Team finishes 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 4th 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st Men Dave Antognoli 1970-71-72 Dalvin Baehler 1975 Jeff Barker 1997. 2000 Greg Beardsley 1981-82 Scott Burns 1986 Clayton Crews 1992 Tim Dunthorne 1986-87 Pete Fixler 1993-94 Kevin Foley 1974-76 Jeff Foster 1975-76 Luil Graham 1984-85-86 Brian Jordan 1978-79 Scott Knapp 1990 Scott Kovaeevie 1997-98 Travis Kuhl 1997 Carl Leonard 1992-93-94 Martin Lyons 1991-92-93-94 William Maloney 1985 Gennaro Manoeehio 1985-86-87 Brian Matthews 1990 Mark Muggleton 1976 Steve Owens 1997 Mike Platt 1986-87 Chris Rauber 1988-89-90 Michael Renninger 1988-89 Uriel Rivera 1989-90 Steve Repko 1982 Dennis Rice 1982 Aaron Rowe 2000 Harvey Sipel 1988. 1990 Michael Tonkin 1988 Lance White 1981 Henry Winger 1975-76 Yi Min Wu 1998-99-2000-01 8th 8th 5th DNQ 15 th DNQ 11th 4th 5th 3rd 4th 7th Women Gabriela Hnilkova 1998-99 Carrie McKeon 1997-98.2000 Audra Naujokas 1990 Amy Perry 1996-97-98 Lisa Petsche 1997. I999-20(X)-01 Roberta Raskowski 1991 Teresa Skello 1988 Colleen Snyder 1985 Deb Springer 1992 Sandra Sweet 1996-97 Donna Thibert 1989. 1992 Kerrie Yenchak 1985 [Since 1988J PSAC 1988 1989 1st 1st Regionals NCAA 5th 2nd DNQ 8th f Page 8 ♦ 2002-03 idiBhoro Ualversity Oress Country/TracfcaneW ........... . .... ................. .. ...................................................... — Ti Min Wu After earning All-American honors three times in cross country and becoming the first person in the history of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference to capture the 1500, 5000, and 10,000 meter events at the same meet, Carl Leonard (above right) still had one accomplishment missing from his remarkable career at Edinboro University ... a national championship. The Morristown, Wales native wait­ ed until his last collegiate meet to rectify that. Competing at the 1996 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track National Championships, Leonard forever etched his name among the Fighting Scot running elite with a first place finish in the 5000 meters. SOX HARRISON AWARB WNNERS (honoring top male senior athlete) 1973 1977 1978 1980 1982 1983 1987 1990 1991 1997 David Antognoli Howard Hackley Dalvin Baehlor Brian Jordan Lance White Greg Beardsley Lull Graham Michael Renninger Chris Rauber Carl Leonard NANCY ACHER AWARD WINNERS (honoring top female senior athlete) 1986 1987 1999 2002 Colleen Snyder Kerrie Yenchak Amy Perry Lisa Petsche (shown above) 2002-03 [dinhorognlverslty Dross CoBBtry/Track a field ♦ Page 9 Hational Champions mmm David Antognoli was head coach Doug Watts' first recruit back in 1969. Antognoli is, according to Watts, the reason Edinboro State College became creditable on the national level, and helped lay the foundation for the suc­ cessful program that exists today. The recruiting classes of 1972-73 fol­ lowed in the footsteps of Antognoli and led to Edinboro's six national team titles. Antognoli won a multitude of individual titles, including three national titles, and many All-American certificates in cross country and track. He was awarded the Sox Harrison Award as the top male senior athlete in 1973 after winning the cross country championship in 1971, the NAIA 10,000 meters title in 1972, and the USTFF national championship in the six mile event. He also was the top collegiate finisher in the 1972 Olympic Trials. Greg Beardsley 2001 Cross Country Rosults DATE SepiemUer 1 OPPONENT at Buffalo State Invitational WOMEN: lst/12 teams MEN: 2nd/12 teams 15 at Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational WOMEN:3rd/24 teams MEN: 3rd/29 teams 22 Boro Rag Relays WOMEN: lst/2 teams MEN: lst/2 teams Kathy Breisch (4th, 18:42) Nat Wibberley (3rd, 25:50) Lisa Petsche (2nd, 18:07) Nat Wibberley (4th, 25:24) Kathy Breisch (1st, 16:12) Tim Cron (1st, 17:49) October 5 17 at Notre Dame Invitational at Tour de Scots 27 at PSAC Championships In 1982, in a brutal combination of calf-deep snow, 20-degree temper­ atures, and a chilling wind, the crowd at the finish line of the 1982 NCAA Division II championships in St. Cloud, Minnesota was barely able to make out the faint outline of Greg Beardsley, who crossed the finish line in a record 60.9 seconds before the rest of the field to win the national champi­ onship. Beardsley recalls his experiences as “great, but very cold!” “You are what you train,” shares Beardsley. Beardsley won the Sox Harrison Award as the top male senior athlete in April 1983. TOP PERFORMER WOMEN: 13th/17 teams MEN: 14th/18 teams WOMEN: lst/2 teams MEN: lst/2 teams WOMEN: 1st/13 teams MEN: 1st/14 teams Kathy Breisch (35th, 18:28) Yi Min Wu (48th, 25:34) Kathy Breisch (1st, 15:21) Nat Wibberley (1st, 21.35) Kathy Breisch (2nd, 21:34) Yi Min Wu (2nd, 24:48) WOMEN: 1st/18 teams MEN: 1 st/20 teams WOMEN: 7th/24 teams MEN: 8th/24 teams Lisa Petsche (4th, 23:12) Yi Min Wu (2nd, 33:33) Lisa Petsche (8th, 22:01) Yi Min Wu (4th, 32:01) Mowmber 3 at NCAA East Regional Championships 17 at NCAA Division II National Championships 2002 Track & Hold Rosults Martin Lyons Martin Lyons was attracted to Edinboro University due to the strength and reputation of the Running Scots cross country program. The Melbourne, Australia native had no trouble adapting to his move across the globe, winning the NCAA Division II individual cross country title as a freshman in 1991. Though he came to the United States with little cross country experi­ ence, coach Doug Watts expected All-American honors from the Aussie on the merit of his track credentials. Lyons would go on to claim cross coun­ try All-American honors in each of his four seasons at Edinboro. Only two other runners have accomplished this feat since. An eight-time All-American in cross country and track, Lyons was the NCAA East Regional record-holder in cross country, and also holds the school record in the marathon with a time of 2:21:35, set back in 1995. Yi Min Wu became Edinboro’s fourth national champion after he won the 1998 national meet by a 10 second margin with a time of 31:06.60. Wu began his collegiate career on a tear as he did not lose a race throughout his freshman season and won the first meet of 1999 for a streak of nine meets. A six-time All-American in cross country and track, Wu was recognized as both the PS AC and NCAA East Regional ‘Runner of the Year’ in 1998 an ‘99. In addition, he was the 1999 national track and field runner-up in the 10,000 meters in addition to winning the PS AC 10,000 meter championship. Wu earned his second All-American certificate in track by also placing sixth in the 5,000 meter run as a freshman. Wu is one of three runners to earn AllAmerican honors four times in cross country. Finally, Wu was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year in track and field as a freshman. Page 10 ♦ 2002-03 ifHakaroBRlversity Crass 6anitry/Track& Field INDOOR WOMEN MEN 2nd/9 teams 3rd/4 teams No Team Scoring 8th/9 teams 4th/10 teams 2nd/4 teams No Team Scoring No Competition at Florida A&M at Raleigh Relays No Team Scoring No Team Scoring No Team Scoring No Team Scoring at at at at at Duke Invitational PSAC Quad (SRU) PSAC Tri (lUP) Penn Relays Baldwin-Wallace No Team Scoring 3rd/4 teams 3rd/3 teams No Team Scoring No Team Scoring No Team Scoring 3rd/4 teams 3rd/3 teams No Team Scoring No Team Scoring at at at at SRU Last Chance PSAC Championships Baldwin-Wallace Last Chance NCAA Championships No Team Scoring 6th/ 12 teams No Team Scoring 27th/49 teams No Team Scoring 6th/14 teams Did Not Compete 29th/51 teams Februanf 2 8 16 23-24 at Mt. Union at Baldwin-Wallace at Eastern Michigan at PSAC Indoor Championships OOTDOOR Mareb 9 29-30 April 5-6 17 20 25-27 27 May 1 9-11 17 22-25 2002-03 Edinliera Onlyefslty Cress Geuntfy/Track a Field ♦ Page 11 Track OuUook The Edinboro University track & field team enjoyed one of its finest seasons in years in 2002, and with many talented returning competi­ tors, looks for more success in 2003. Three Fighting Scots earned All-American honors, with the men placing 29th and the women 27th. A total of six Boro athletes com­ peted in last year’s National Championships in San Angelo, TX. Aaron Rowe, an All-American in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, is the top returnee. Nat Wibberley will also push for All-American acco­ lades after qualifying in the 3,000 meter steeple­ chase. Jared Lowry was a provisional qualifier in the 10,000 meters, while Tim Cron, if healthy. can be a national competitor, as well. Ed Brown, who doubles as a tight end on the football team, enjoyed success in the field events, particularly in the shot put, where he was one of the top competitors in Pennsylvania as a senior. Nick Price provides further depth. The women’s team must replace AllAmericans Kathy Breisch and Lisa Petsche, but have two outstanding heptathlon competitors in Lindsey Schlieper and Megan Zitner. Schlieper is a two-time provisional qualifier, while Zitner set the school record a year ago. Lindsay Roberts, a sophomore, looks to con­ tinue the strong tradition of the distance runners. Track Records Hfomea’s Reeonls 100 Meters Michelle Curry Michelle Curry Aaron Rowe Lisa Petsche Kathy Briesch 10,000 meters — 3rd place 5,000 meters — 6th place 10,000 meters — 3rd place 3,000m steeplechase — 6th place 12.63 (FAT) 2000 26.48 (FAT) 1992 :56.9 200 Meters 1992 2:05.67 (FAT) 400 Meters 1987 4:31.8 000 Meters 1986 16:40.2 400 Meters Marty Marezak George Crunkleton 1.500 Meters Kerrie Yenchak Rick Killian 5,000 Meters Coleen Snyder 10,000 Meters TRACK NATIONAl CHAMPIONS 1972 Uriel Rivera 5.000 meters lO.OOO meters 1990 1990 Chris Rauber 5.000 meters 1991 Carl Leonard 5.000 meters 1995 1973 Megan Zitner 1980 Rick Killian 1981 Tim Dunthorne Steeplechase 2002 15.30 Jamie Luby 1997 67.24 400 Meter Relay Liz Wright, Sian Procter, Marty Marzeak, Marnae Colston 1992 51:3 1,000 Meter Relay Heptathalon 1987 Carl Leonard John Walker 1995 3:45.64 (FAT) 1987 13:56.01 (FAT) 1990 29:10.12 (FAT) 1983 8:39.20 (FAT) 1995 2:21.25 1972 :14.2 1972 :51.8 Curtis Pettis, Steve Davis, Howard Hackley, George Crunkleton 1972 :40.21 (FAT) 1,000 Meter Relay Discus 1990 36’11.5” Javelin 1989 5’9.25” Deanna Carroll 1:49.23 (FAT) 400 Meter Relay 18’8.5” Brian Stanton, Keith Klinger, Steve Davis, George Crunkleton 1977 Bryan Lambert High Jump 1981 400 Intermediate Hurdles Mark Dingman Bryan Lambert Mike Pancerev 3:15.0 1996 6, 950 points 1997 55’2” 1997 156’6.25” 1977 232’3” (70.76) 1990 25”3’ (7.72) 1995 50’0” 1987 15’6” (4.72) 1989 7’2” (2.18) Long Jump Cleveland Pratt Triple Jump Jermaine Carswell 1989 Pole Vault Dana Dobbs 1989 1989 1995 High Jump Billy Wade 1999 Amy Perry Page 12 ♦ 2002-13 EdMiorelalverslty Cross Ceumry/Track a Held Martin Lyons Shot Put Sherri Stoffer :47.4 110 High Hurdles 133’6” 1 (),()(){) meters 5.()()() melLM's Greg Beardsley Cassandra Leopold2002 Triple Jump 1977 Marathon Decathaion Yi Min Wu 10.000 meters Uriel Rivera 124’.0” Lindsey Schliepper2002 :21.1 Steeplechase 1998 Meighan Cast Donna Thibert 3.000 meters 5.000 meters Mike Platt 40’8” Discus 1978 10,000 Meters 2002 Michael Renninger Steeplechase Carl Leonard 4,540 points Hillarie Pinkney :10.4 :10.4 :10.4 5,000 Meters 2002 Shot Put 1972 1977 1976 1,500 Meters John Walker Amy Wasmund, Marnae Colston, Deb Springer, Marty Marezak 1992 4:03.17 Long Jump Brian Jordan 800 meters 10:48.52 Javelin David Antognoli Steeplechase 2001 100 High Hurdles Megan Zitner TRACK NATIONAl RUNNERS-UP Marathon 34:27.75 (FAT) 400 Intermediate Hurdles David Antognoli 1 ().()()() meters 1987 Steeplechase Kathy Breisch William Waros Steve Davis Howard Hackley Steve Davis 000 Meters Marty Marezak 100 Meters 2001 200 Meters Kerrie Yenchak 2002 TRACK ALl-AMERICANS Men’s Beeoms 1999 Jeff Barker (left) and Yi Min Wu (right) earned All-American honors in Track & Field. at Mt.'Union Invitational . at Baldwin Wallace InvitatfonaU'f* at Eastern Michigan Invitational at Ohio Northern In^tionai ^t reAC Indotff C|iampionshjps at East Stroudsburg, PA . at Florida A&M Invitational at Raleigh Relays. , at Duke Invitational . at PSAC Tri^g^ar . ;v •at CalfiPomiai, &A I»' at P^U'Tri^gularr I at fi^ana* PAf ^ . 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