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Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots:
We are engaged in one of the most exciting years in the history of
Edinboro University - our school's 150*^ anniversary, the
Sesquicentennial. This year also promises to be one of our best for our
athletics programs as they strive to match last year's incredible suc
cesses, when many of our teams and athletes went on to post-season
competition.
Much of the success of our men's and women's athletic teams is
due to your loyal support of our scholar-athletes in basketball, cross
country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball, and
wrestling, as well as wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports.
The long legacy of Edinboro athletics will be one of the highlights
celebrated during our Sesquicentennial in 2006-2007. As we prepare to celebrate the University's
150^^ anniversary, we are guided by the theme "Building a prosperous future through academic
excellence and civility." Our athletes' dedication to education, discipline, and sportsmanship that
are at the heart of Edinboro athletics will serve them well as they pursue their dreams beyond the
playing fields of their alma mater. Their success in competitive endeavors will contribute to the
quality of life on our campus and throughout the communities of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Fans of the Fighting Scots are always welcome at Edinboro University and I look forward to greet
ing you at our many athletic, cultural and arts presentations. Please visit our campus as often as
possible.
Governor of Pennsylvania
Edward G. Rendell
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor
Board of Governors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Esq., Chair
Mr. Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chair
Mr. C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
The Honorable Matthew E. Baker
Ms. Marie A. Conley Lammando
Mr. Paul S. Dlugolecki
Mr. Daniel P. Elby
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Mr. David P. Holveck
The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes
Ms. Allison Peitz
Mr. Guido M. Pichini
The Honorable Ed Rendell
The Honorable James J. Rhoades
Ms. Christine J. Toretti Olson
Mr. Aaron A. Walton
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak
There are currently three vacancies on the
Board.
Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania Council of
Trustees
Harry K. Thomas, Esq., Chair
Mr. Benedict J. Miceli, Vice Chair
Mr. Harold C. Shields, Secretary
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
The Honorable John R. Evans
Mr. John E. Horan
Mr. C. Richard Johnston
Sr. Catherine M. Manning
Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey
Mr. John A. Pulice
Ms. Teresa R. Scott
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)
President’s Executive Council
Dr. Kenneth Adams, Dean of Education
Dr. Richard Arnold, Associate to the
President for Equity, Special Programs
and Staff Development
Dr. R. Scott Baldwin, Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research
Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Ms. Janet Dean, University Ombudsperson
and Associate Vice President for
Human Resources
and Faculty Relations
Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President
for University Libraries
Mr. Gordon Herbst, Vice President for
Finance and Administration
Dr. Jerry Kiel, Vice President for Student
Affairs and Student Success
Dr. Andrew Lawlor, Associate Vice President
for Technology and Communications
Dr. Michael Mogavero, Vice President for
Enrollment Services and University
Planning
Mr. Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Dr. Eric Randall, Dean of Science,
Management and Technology
Mr. Kahan Sablo, Dean of Student Life
Dr. Emily Sinsabaugh, Executive to the
President for University
Communications
and Administrative Initiatives
Dr. Terry Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts
Mr. Bruce Whitehair, Vice President for
Development and Marketing
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07
Excellence in
coaching and a
winning tradition
are terms that
have become syn
onymous
with
Edinboro
University cross
coimtry 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 first place finishers.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, including 33 consecutive unde
feated cross country seasons and a string of
124 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squads
have also produced a total of six national
championships, including back-to-back-toback NCAA Division II titles from 1986
through 1988 and back-to-back NAIA titles in
1975 and 1976. His teams can also boast six
Division II runner-up trophies, plus finishes of
third (twice), fourth (three times), fifth, sixth
(twice), seventh (three times), eighth (three
times) and ninth.
In total, the men's squads have 17 top ten
finishes at the national meet in the last 24
years. His women's program, though yet to
crown a national champion, has also estab
lished itself as one of the premier programs in
the NCAA East Region and on the national
stage. That includes five straight top five fin
ishes at the national meet, including a second
place finish two years ago. An "uncountable"
amoimt of conference, district, and regional
"Coach of the Year" awards are scattered
throughout his office. He was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall of Fame in 2004.
The National Coach of the Year five times.
Watts has published numerous distance-run
ning articles for national publications. Twice
an Olympic coach nominee. Watts annually
conducts 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, as the past
President of the NCAA Division II Track and
Field Coaches Association and former Vice
President of the USTCA National Coaches
Association. In addition, he was the head of
the NCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of
Fame Committee and presently is on the
Board of Directors for the USTFCCCA (U.S.
Track & Field Cross Country Coaches
Association).
A 1964 graduate of the University of
Akron with a degree in Health and Physical
Education, Watts began his coaching career at
Walsh Jesuit Hi^ &hool in Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio. He introduced 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 Coimtry Pliilosopliy
"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 progrcims
at Edinboro University. "A student-athlete should consider Edinboro because of the following
reasons":
1.
A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal devel
opment in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice of edu
cational majors and specialties.
2.
A TEAM concept in training competition.
3.
A distance-based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement.
4.
Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition.
5.
A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between acade
mics and athletics... and fun.
6.
A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive and
respectful of distance runners.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 1
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots:
We are engaged in one of the most exciting years in the history of
Edinboro University - our school's 150"’ anniversary, the
Sesquicentennial. This year also promises to be one of our best for our
athletics programs as they strive to match last year's incredible suc
cesses, when many of our teams and athletes went on to post-season
competition.
Much of the success of our men's and women's athletic teams is
due to your loyal support of our scholar-athletes in basketball, cross
country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball, and
wrestling, as well as wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports.
The long legacy of Edinboro athletics will be one of the highlights
celebrated during our Sesquicentennial in 2006-2007. As we prepare to celebrate the University's
150^^ anniversary, we are guided by the theme "Building a prosperous future through academic
excellence and civility." Our athletes' dedication to education, discipline, and sportsmanship that
are at the heart of Edinboro athletics will serve them well as they pursue their dreams beyond the
playing fields of their alma mater. Their success in competitive endeavors will contribute to the
quality of life on our campus and throughout the communities of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Fans of the Fighting Scots are always welcome at Edinboro University and I look forward to greet
ing you at our many athletic, cultural and arts presentations. Please visit our campus as often as
possible.
Frank G. Pogue, President
Governor of Pennsjdvania
Edward G. Rendell
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor
Board of Governors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Esq., Chair
Mr, Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chair
Mr. C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
The Honorable Matthew E. Baker
Ms. Marie A. Conley Lammando
Mr. Paul S. Dlugolecki
Mr. Daniel P. Elby
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Mr. David P. Holveck
The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes
Ms. Allison Peitz
Mr. Guido M. Pichini
The Honorable Ed Rendell
The Honorable James J. Rhoades
Ms. Christine J. Toretti Olson
Mr. Aaron A. Walton
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak
There are currently three vacancies cm the
Board.
Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania Council of
Trustees
Harry K. Thomas, Esq., Chair
Mr. Benedict J. Miceli, Vice Chair
Mr. Harold C. Shields, Secretary
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
The Honorable John R. Evans
Mr. John E. Horan
Mr. C. Richard Johnston
Sr. Catherine M. Manning
Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey
Mr. John A. Pulice
Ms. Teresa R. Scott
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)
President’s Executive Council
Dr. Kenneth Adams, Dean of Education
Dr. Richard Arnold, Associate to the
President for Equity, Special Programs
and staff Development
Dr. R. Scott Baldwin, Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research
Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Ms. Janet Dean, University Ombudsperson
and Associate Vice President for
Human Resources
and Faculty Relations
Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President
for University Libraries
Mr. Gordon Herbst, Vice President for
Finance and Administration
Dr. Jerry Kiel, Vice President for Student
Affairs and Student Success
Dr. Andrew Lawlor, Associate Vice President
for Technology and Communications
Dr. Michael Mogavero, Vice President for
Enrollment Services and University
Planning
Mr. Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Dr. Eric Randall, Dean of Science,
Management and Technology
Mr. Kahan Sablo, Dean of Student Life
Dr. Emily Sinsabaugh, Executive to the
President for University
Communications
and Administrative Initiatives
Dr. Terry Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts
Mr. Bruce Whitehair, Vice President for
Development and Marketing
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Excellence in
coaching and a
winning tradition
are terms that
have become syn
onymous
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 coimtry champions
and five individual track first place finishers.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, including 33 consecutive imdefeated cross cormtry seasons and a string of
124 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squads
have also produced a total of six national
championships, including back-to-back-toback NCAA Division II titles from 1986
through 1988 and back-to-back NAIA titles in
1975 and 1976. His teams can also boast six
Division II runner-up trophies, plus finishes of
third (twice), fourth (thr^ times), fifth, sixth
(twice), seventh (three times), eighth (three
times) and ninth.
In total, the men's squads have 17 top ten
finishes at the national meet in the last 24
years. His women's program, though yet to
crown a national ch^pion, has also estab
lished itself as one of the premier programs m
the NCAA East Region and on the national
stage. That includes five straight top five fin
ishes at the national meet, including a second
place finish two years ago. An "uncountable"
amount of conference, district, and regional
"Coach of the Year" awards are scattered
throughout his office. He was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall of Fame in 2004.
The National Coach of the Year five times.
Watts has published numerous distance-run
ning articles for national publications. Twice
an Olympic coach nominee. Watts annually
conducts a summer pre-season endurance
training camp, the Edinboro Distance Village,
for young men and women. In addition, 16 of
his Edintoro athletes have been U.S. Olympic
Trial qualifiers.
Most recently. Watts has ventured into the
administrative portion of his sport, as the past
President of the NCAA Division II Track and
Field Coaches Association and former Vice
President of the USTCA National Coaches
Association. In addition, he was the head of
the NCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of
Fame Committee and presently is on the
Board of Directors for the USTFCCCA (U.S.
Track & Field Cross Country Coaches
Association).
A 1964 graduate of the University of
Akron with a de^ee in Health and Physical
Education, Watts tegan his coaching career at
Walsh Jesuit Hi^ &hool in Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio. He introduced 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 Coimtry Philosophy
"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.
A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal devel
opment in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice of edu
cational majors and specialties.
2.
A TEAM concept in training competition.
3.
A distance-based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement.
4.
Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition.
5.
A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between acade
mics and athletics... and fun.
6.
A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive and
respectful of distance runners.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 1
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
s Preview
ever has a preview been so sketchy
for head coach Doug Watts to detail, excrat
for maybe his first year at Edinboro in 1969.
But not since then has he been less able to pre
dict the outcome and goals of his men's cross
coimtty team.
"Circumstances are such that I will have
to decide by mid-September whether to go
for another national qualifying team spot, or
redshirt a relatively large number of quality
runners to 'load up for 2007'," he elisited.
Complicating the judgement in Watts'
thinking is the strong possibility of attracting
a quality group of new freshmen in '07. Ana,
of course, planning on recruits showing up on
is a year later is iffy at best. Stilb Watts
his program will be able to draw an
especially strong freshman class in 2007.
"At this writing 1 can't tell what we are
going to ultimately do," related Watts. "We'U
Tust have to run and see what is b^t for the
kids."
The potential for another championship
team is back in 2006. A solid nucleus of lettermen have the talent and experience to repeat an
NCAA Division II East Regonal victory.
Dave Niemira likely heads the 2006 team.
A multiple AU-PSAC and All-Region per
former, me junior has consistently improved
each year at Edinboro and has the leadership
abilities to spark another good year. A hard
worker in the long line of Edinboro tradition of
outstanding toug^ training traits, Niemira will
capitalize ms abilities on the longer and
tougher cross country courses.
Two sophomores could impact
this season. Travis Prejean started to b
last spring, dow^laying his 1500 specialty to
move up to the 5,000. Unfortunately, a mid
season stress fracture sidelined him in the
championship weeks. A full summer of heal
ing inactivity makes him a good candidate for
a redshirt in the fall.
"Travis definitely has All-American
potential and I will not risk that future for
him," Watts commented.
Starting off 2005 in spectacular fashion.
Josh Arthur was in the lead pack in every race
until October foimd him in bed with a severe
bout of mononucleosis. Not able to train until
this past March, the sophomore made good
progress in two montfe and a stimmer of
training seems to indicate he is healthy this
time around.
Dan Field, another multiple conference
and regional awardee, presents a similar situ
ation as Prejean. A knee injtuy, siaffered in the
S
steeplechase early last track season, prevent
ed him from running high mileage mis past
summer. It seems logicm to give him a red
shirt year, heal the knee completely, and
return for a shot at qualifying for Nationals in
the steeplechase next spnng.
David Blend has yet to make the jump
Watts expected from him. If 2006 is that year,
the junior will earn many honors.
Nick Hankins, a two-year hard luck case,
has had his best summer, consistent and qual
ity. The junior has shown flashes of excellent
racing, especially last season. 2006 should
find him consistent and "up front".
Other runners who could really help the
team include senior Jeff McCabe, a soUcf per
former who should reach All-Regional level
this fall, and Andy Thoman. Thoman is a red
shirt freshman. Rich Gorski, who specializes in
the 800 meters, could help if the roster gets
depleted.
Freshmen will probably have the best
Edinboro opportunity year. Eric Brenner, a
multiple AD-Ohio runner at Wooster High
School, will definit^ help the top group no
matter who runs. Chris Lantinen has poten
tial but lacks a distance base to excel this early
in his career. Ryan Sheer has the necessary
attitude, and Phil Cannato the desire.
"We'U just have to wait and see," admit
ted Watts. Whatever way it goes, Edinboro
looks to be reloading for a future Nationallevel team.
Nick Hankins
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 2
In talking about past teams' success,
pa
Edinboro3 University
head coach Doug
U ■
Watts always
vays alluded to "luck" being on the
high side. 2006 will find him very cognizant
of his good years with the bad breaks this
summer.
Watts has plenty of holes to fill with
five seniors, four of whom were All-East
Region performers, departing.
That
includes former All-Americans Julie
Nemergut, Kelly Richards, and Lindsay
Roberts, along with ever-improving Michele
Kelly.
Rachael Lanzel leads the group of
returnees. Now a junior, Lanzel added an
outdoor track All-American certificate to
her wall after an eighth finish in the 5,000
meters. A second All-American award in
cross country shunned her, and both the
men's and women's cross country runners
last fall, as 90 degree temperatures in
California "melted" Edinboro runners to the
medical tent after she placed 24th at
Nationals as a freshman. According to
Watts, Lanzel possesses the best recovery
system he's ever coached, helping her excel
in cross country whether the course is flat or
hilly.
Edinboro's other returning AllAmerican, Heather Wilmoth, who placed
27th in 2004, just began to run again in
August after an accident in June left her
with a fractured spine and broken hand. A
three-time All-PSAC and two-time All-East
Region performer, the junior might surprise
by late season championship time.
Watts predicts redshirt freshman Kelly
Bergeron to impact the top five. "A big
improvement has been seen in her physicm
conditioning to bolster her alreday strong
motivation to run well," noted Watts.
Ashley Ferraro, now a sophomore, is
significantly improved from her freshman
year when a lack of training and perspective
limited her team ranking. Sophomore Sara
Baker has the talent but must be able to be
willing to increase her focus on running
goals to ran at the level Watts believes she is
capable of.
An excellent freshman recruiting class
bouys Edinboro's hopes. Kailey Harvey has
immediate scoring potential, but like
Wilmoth, has not been permitted by her
doctor to resume training until August. A
high school broken leg marred her chance
for summer mileage.
Watts believes Becca Nungesser will
blossom in the Edinboro training style and
in the longer college distances. Erica
Bourgeois, a multiple All-New York runner,
is destined to run well this fall. Kristine
Beringer is another runner Watts sees as a
prototype cross country runner for the Boro
— a hard worker with the desire to run at the
highest level, and a little "nuts".
"As the 2006 season plays out in the
usual Edinboro style — September to train
hard, October to develop racing style, and
November to win championships — the suc
cess of the team will depend more than ever
on newcomers adjusting to college," Watts
pointed out.
Watts expects the 2006 team to fall clos
er to their PSAC and regional rivals. But if
luck can lean just a little bit in the Boro
direction, championship trophies will once
again be brought home.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 3
Rachael Lanzel
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Dan Field
Nick Hankins
Senior ♦ Boston, NY ♦ East Aurora High School
Junior ♦ Pepper Pike, OH ♦ Orange
A candidate to redshirt after suffering a knee injury while competing in
the steeplechase during the track season... a runner who has earned AllEast Region honors the last two years and was an AU-PSAC performer as
a sophomore... after failing to repeat as an AU-PSAC runner with a 22nd
place finish, came back to place 15th at the regional meet... also earned
AU-PSAC accolades at the Outdoor Track Championships with a 3rd
place finish in the 3,000 meter steeplechase ... enjoyed a good sophomore year with AU-PSAC
and AU-East Region honors ... placed 13th at PSACs and 14th at Regionals ... did not compete
at Nationals due to strep throat ... placed fourth at the PSAC Outdoor Track & Field
Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase ... spent his freshman year recovering from
severe bum accident... as freshman, ran 9:35 steeplechase at E)uke early in track season but sus
tained stress fracture that led to medical hardship appUcation... has personal best of 15:15 in 1500
and 9:18 in steeplechase... High School: Earned multiple AU-State honors as a cross country
and track athlete at East Aurora High School... coached by Edinboro alumnus Walt McLaughlin,
a member of the 1985-86 national championship team, and Marty McLaughlin, a 1992 Olympic
trials participant in the 800 ... Personal: Bom November 11,1984 ... son of Patricia Lyons and
Larry Field ... Envionmental Studies major.
"I'm a little frustrated that I haven't reached Nationals in the steeplechase. Hopefully, a solid cross coun
try season will push me over the barrier." ... Dan Field
Dave Niemira
Junior ♦ Strongsville, OH ♦ Strongsville High
School
Improving runner who figures to lead the Fighting Scots ... sat out the
2005 cross coimtry campaign with mononucleosis ... ended his sopho
more season as number for five scorer in the big meets ... placed 24th at
the PSAC Championships (26:55), then narrowly missed AU-Regjon hon
ors, placing 17th with a time of 33:13 ... has a personal best of 31:20 in the lOK... a dependable
performer who can be counted on for maximum effort... Higih School: Earned three letters
in track and cross country whUe competing for StrongsviUe High School... Personal: Bom
January 13,1985... son of Linda and Jerry Niemira... Forensic Accounting and Financial Services
major with a minor in PoUtical Science... has a 3.30 GPA.
"I came to Edinboro because of its strong tradition of distance running excellence and balanced life. That
formula certainly has worked for me."... Dave Niemira
Has had a career marked by injuries, but displayed promise a year ago
when healthy ... just missed earning AU-PSAC honors with a 12th place
finish, and was 33rd at the East Regional ... placed 12th at Fordham
Invitational and was 26th at Buffalo State Invitational... Hig;h School:
Competed for Orange High School in cross coxmtry and track ... was a
two-time conference MVP and two-AU-Ohio runner ... set school record
in 5K ... Personal: Bom August 19,1985... son of Linda and Rick Hankins... Business major.
"This summer has been my most consistent training ever. Ifeel I can 'step up' thisfall."... Nick Hankins
David Blend
Sophomore
♦ North Canton, OH ♦ Hoover HS
A third-year sophomore who continues to mature as a runner... failed to
impact the top five a year ago ... had a great start to the 2005 track cam
paign, but it ended with a stress fracture... High School: Standout at
North Canton Hoover High School in track and cross country, earning
four and three letters, respectively ... in 2003, earned AU-American hon
ors in the 4X800 and 4X1600, and was All-Ohio in cross country in both
2003 and 2004... also earned All-Ohio honors in 1600 as a senior ...named the cross country MVP
as a senior ... Personal: Bom May 18,1986 ... son of Debbie and Jerry Blend ... Secondary
Education Social Studies major with a 3.33 GPA... minoring in Athletic Coaching.
"I want to run better this season to help us assure our team success." ... David Blend
Josh Arthur
Sophomore
♦ Turin, NY ♦ South Lewis Central
Was one of Edinboro's top mnners a year ago until coming down with
mononucleosis and faUing to compete in the PSAC or East Region
Championships ... after a 15th place finish at the Buffalo State
Invitational, turned in the best showing of his career with a second place
finish at the Fordham Invitational ... High School: Competed for
South Lewis Central High School, helping the Falcons to the New York
state championship in 2005 ... a seven-time state qualifier and a six-time state medaUst in cross
country and track & field, and a 12-time Section 3 champion ... Personal: Bom November
17,1986 ... son of Karen Boshart and John Arthur ... undeclared major with a 3.82 GPA.
"I'm better on the hillier, muddier, tougher courses. I hope there's lots of hills at Nationals!" ... Josh
Arthur
Kdiiiboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 4
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 5
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Travis Prejean
Sophomore
School
♦ Jamestown, NY ♦ Jamestown High
A top recruit a year ago who showed flashes of greatness and has AllAmerican potential ... unfortunately, he is a prime candidate to redshirt
after suffering a stress fracture during the track season... placed 41st in first
PSAC Championships, then improved to 39th at the East Regional ...
High School: Was a ten-time USATF All-American while competing at Jamestown High
School... Personal: Bom Febmary 26,1987... son of MoUy and Jeff Wooley... undeclared major.
"I used to think of myself as an 800 meter type of runner. Now I'm sure I can reach the NCAA Division
II national qualifying standards in the 5K." ... Travis Prejean
Heather Wilmoth
Senior ♦ Sugar Grove, PA
♦ Eisenhower High School
Former All-American who will likely redshirt after an accident this sum
mer left her with a broken spine, among other injuries... a three-time AllPSAC performer after finishing 11th as a junior, with a time of 22:59 ...
failed to earn All-Region honors, placing 34th ... finished 11th at the
Fordham Invitational ... earned her first All-American certificate as a
sophomore... placed 27th at Nationals (22:50.8) after leading Edinboro as
a freshman with a 34th place finish (23:00.7)... placed 12th at Ihe PSAC Championships in 2003
(23:52) and had a sixth place showing in 2004 (23:03)... captured All-East Region honors for the
&st time in 2004 with a fifth place finish (21:33)... ran only two track races early in the season as
a freshman before a knee problem sidelined her ... High School: Was the PIAA state cham
pion in cross country as a senior at Eisenhower High School in 2002 ... also won the District 10
championship, and was the District 10 champion in the 3,200 meters in track ... also a four-year
starter in basketball ... Personal: Bom April 25, 1985 ... daughter of Jo Lynn and James
Wilmoth ... majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Spanish, with a 3.08 GPA...
minoring in Psychology.
"I'm afraid that my broken back will mess up the cross country season. I love cross country and I want to
run well."... Heather Wilmoth
previously earning All-American accolades in cross coimtry as a freshman ... a two-time AUPSAC and All-East Region performer, placing second at both the conference championship
(21:59) and regional championship (21:24)... was named the PSAC Co-Runner of the week after
placing fourth at the Notre Dame Invitational against a field made up largely of Division I com
petitors ... finished third at the Buffalo State Invitational and was fourth at the Fordham
Invitational... was Edinboro's top finisher at Nationals ... in track, besides Nationals turned in
top showing at Penn Relays, running a 16:56 in the 5,000 meters to finish 17th ... earned AllAmerican honors in her first cross country campaign, placing 24th at Nationals (22:47.5)... was
an All-PSAC runner after a fifth place fi^sh (^:02), ^en captured All-East Region accolades
thanks to an eighth place finish (21:41)... was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year in cross coun
try, then ended up sweeping the awards both in indoor and outdoor track... earned the indoor
honor after being the only freshman runner to earn a first place finish at the PSAC Indoor
Championships, winning the 5,000 meters with a time of 17:46.47... then came back to win the
outdoor award after being one of only two freshmen to qualify for Nationals ... had a seasonbest 17:23.78 in the 5,000 meters at the Penn Relays, and earned All-PSAC honors in the same
event with a third place finish (18:28.82)... High School: Starred at St. Marys Area High
School in track and cross coimtry ... was the District cross country champion in 2003, then won
District title in 1600 in 2004, and finished as the runnerup in 3200 ... holds school records in the
1600,3200 and 3200 relay ... Personal: Bom March 5,1986 ... daughter of Kathleen and Leo
Lanzel... Health & Physical Education — Teacher's Certification major... carries a 3.62 GPA.
"I'm ready to assume a strong leadership role on the team." ... Rachael Lanzel
JeffMcCabe
Senior
Exeter, PA
Wyoming Area High School
Andy Thoman
Freshman (redshirt)
Strongsville, OH
Strongsville High School
Eric Brenner
Rachael Lanzel
Junior ♦ St Marys, PA
High School
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
♦ St Marys Area
After a standout freshman campaign, did not suffer a sophomore slump
... finished eighth in the 5,000 meters to earn All-American honors at the
2006 NCAA Division II Track & Field National Championships, after
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 6
Freshman
Wooster, OH
Wooster High School
idinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 7
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Chris Lantinen
Erica Bourgeois
Freshman
Gasport, NY
Barker Central High School
Freshman
Boonville, NY
Adirondack High School
Ryan Sheer
Kailey Harvey
Freshman
Liverpool NY
Liverpool High School
Freshman
Jamestown, NY
Jamestown High School
Ashley Ferraro
BeccaNungesser
Sophomore
Erie, PA
Northwest Collegiate Academy/ Central High School
Freshman
Clarence Center, NY
Clarence High School
Kelly Bergeron
Freshman
Wallingford, CT
Lyman Hall High School
Kristine Beringer
Freshman
Lockport, NY
Lockport High School
Ricliar*ds, Nemergut Earn Awards
Julie Nemergut and Kelly Richards capped bril
liant careers at Edinboro this spring. Actually,
Nemergut has a semester of eligibility remaining
in track & field and will use that next spring.
Nemergut and Richards were standouts both in
running and in the classroom. Because of that,
both were awarded NCAA Postgraduate
Scholarships, with Nemergut receiving hers in
the faU and Richards in the spring. A total of 29
men and 29 women were awarded these scholar
Kelly Richards
Julie Nemergut
ship during each season. In addition, both run
ners earned ESPN The Magazine First Team
Academic All-American honors. Nemergut concluded undergraduate work with a 3.91 GPA
while majoring in Special Education/Elementary Education. Richards, a Health & Physical
Education major, compiled a 3.98 GPA and is continuing her graduate work at Springfield
College. Both earned All-American honors in track this spring, with Richards placing third in
the 3,000-meter steeplechase and Nemergut finishing seventh in the 10,000 meter run. Richards
was named the PSAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, Nemergut was Edinboro's Nancy
Acker Award winner, given to the top senior female student-athlete.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 9
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
2006 Women’s Cross Country Roster
Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School
Sara Baker
Kelly Bergeron
Kristine Beringer
Erica Bourgeois
Cherie Cantie
Ashley Ferraro
So.
Fr.-r
Fr.
Fr.
So.
So.
Kailey Harvey
Rachael Lanzel
Julie Nemergut
Becca Nungesser
Heather Wilmoth
Fr.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
Sr.
Youngstown, NY/Lewiston-Porter
Wallingsford, CT/Lyman Hall
Lockport, NY/Lockport
Boonville, NY / Adirondack
Clarence, NY/ Clarence
Erie, PA/Northwest Collegiate
Academy/ Central
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
St. Marys, PA/St. Marys Area
Youngstown, OH/South Range
Clarence Center, NY/ Clarence
Sugar Grove, PA/Eisenhower
Head Coach:
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
HAi’i:
OPPONENT
TOP PERFORMERS
September
4 at Buffalo State Invitational
WOMEN: 2nd/10 teams
JuUe Nemergut (1st, 18:25)
Rachael Lanzel (3rd, 18:57^
Michele Kelly (9th, 19:30)
Jared Lowry (3rd, 26:41)
John Moneyhon (9th, 26:53)
Julie Nemergut (2nd, 18:50)
Rachael Lanzel (4th, 19:27)
Kelly Richards (7th, 19:47)
Josh Arthur (2nd, 27:08)
Jared Lowry (5th, 27:36)
Ryan Coon (7th, 27:37)
Dan Field (8th, 27:42)
Julie Nemergut (1st, 15:14)
John Moneyhon (1st, 18:00)
Rachael Lanzel (4th, 17:58)
Julie Nemergut (22nd,
18:33)
Jared Lowry (17th, 25:35)
Ryan Coon (23rd, 25:44)
MEN: 3rd/9 teams
17 at Fordham Invitational
MEN: lst/11 teams
26 EDINBORO RAG RELAYS
30 at Notre Dame Invitational
October
19 at Tour de Scots
2006 Men’s Cross Country Roster
Yr.
So.
So.
Fr.
Fr.
Sr.
Fr.
Jr.
Jr.
Fr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
So.
Fr.-r
HometowiVHigh School
Turin, NY / South Lewis Central
North Canton, OH/Hoover
Wooster, OH/Wooster
Kenmore, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Inst.
Boston, NY/East Aurora
Pittsburgh, PA/Northgate
Lake City, PA/Girard
Pepper Pike, OH/Orange
Gasport, NY/Barker Central
Exeter, PA/Wyoming Area
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
Liverpool, NY/Liverpool
Still Pond, MD/Kent County
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville
Doug Watts
WOMEN: lst/2 teams
MEN: lst/2 teams
29 at PSAC Championships
at Slippery Rock, PA
WOMEN: lst/13 teams
MEN: 2nd/14 teams
November
5 at NCAA East Regional
Championships
at Lock Haven, PA
WOMEN: lst/26 teams
MEN: lst/25 teams
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Head Coach:
WOMEN: 1st/6 teams
MEN: lst/6 teams
WOMEN: 2nd/24 teams
MEN: 9th/26 teams
Doug Watts
Name
Josh Arthur
David Blend
Eric Brenner
Phil Cannata
Dan Field
Brandon Gillingham
Richard Gorski
Nick Hankins
Chris Lantinen
Jeff McCabe
Dave Niemira
Travis Prejean
Ryan Sheer
Robert Taylor
Andy Thoman
WOMEN: 2nd/9 teams
at NCAA Division II
National Championships
at Pomona, CA
WOMEN: 13th/24 teams
MEN: 19th/24 teams
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 10
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 11
Julie Nemergut (1st, 18:12)
Rachael Lanzel (3rd, 18:47^
Jared Lowry (1st, 20:49)
Ryan Coon (2nd, 20:52)
JuUe Nemergut (1st, 21:48)
Rachael Lanzel (2nd, 21:59)
Kelly Richards (5th, 22:34)
Heather Wilmoth (11th,
22:59)
Michele Kelly (15th, 23:09)
Ryan Coon (5th, 25:40)
Jared Lowry (6th, 25:40)
Rachael Lanzel (2nd, 21:24)
JuUe Nemergut (3rd, 21:49)
Michele Kelly (6th, 22:07)
Lindsay Roberts (8th, 22:11)
Kelly Richards (14th, 22:30)
Jared Lowry (4^, 31:43)
Ryan Coon (5th, 31:46)
John Moneyhon (10th,
32:06)
Dan Field (15th, 32:15)
Rachael Lanzel (73rd, 23:39)
Michele Kelly (78th, 23:44)
Ryan Coon (67th, 33:52)
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
National Champions
FIGHTING SCOT
ALG-AMERICANS
Men
Four-time All-Americans
Martin Lyons
1991-94
Lisa Petsche 1997,1999-01
Yi Min Wu
1998-01
Three-Time All-Americans
Dave Antognoli
1970-72
Luil Graham
1984-86
Carl Leonard
1992-94
Gennaro Manocchio 1985-87
Carrie McKeon1997-98, '00
Amy Perry
1996-98
Chris Rauber
1988-90
Two-Time All-Americans
Jeff Barker
1997,2000
Greg Beardsley
1981-82
Ryan Coon
2003-04
Tim Dimthome
1986-87
Pete Fixler
1993-94
Jeff Foster
1975-76
Gabriela Hnilkova
1998-99
Brian Jordan
1978-79
Scott Kovacevic
1997-98
Mike Platt
1986-87
Michael Renninger
1988-89
Uriel Rivera
1989-90
Harvey Sipel
1988, '90
Sandra Sweet
1996-97
Donna Thibert
1989, '92
Henry Winger
1975-76
Carrie McKeon
Marty Lyons
Chris Rauber
Dave Antognoli........ 1970-71-72
Dalvin Baemer..................... 1975
Jeff Barker................... 1997,2000
Greg Beardsley................1981-82
Scott Bums.......................... 1986
Ryan Coon................. 2003,2004
Clayton Clews..................... 1992
Hm Dunthome..............1986-87
Pete Fixler.......................1993-94
Kevin Foley..................... 1974-76
Jeff Foster.........................1975-76
LuU Graham..............1984-85-86
Brian Jordan................... 1978-79
Scott Knapp.........................1990
Scott Kovacevic..............1997-98
Travis Kuhl...........................1997
Carl Leonard..............1992-93-94
Martin Lyons........ 1991-92-93-94
William Maloney ................1985
Gennaro Manocchio ..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
Women
Carrie McKeon, Lisa Petsche and Amy Perry (l-r) earned AllAmerican honors at 1997 National Championships
Gabriela Hnilkova.......... 1998-99
Rachael Lanzel..................... 2004
Carrie McKeon.......1997-98,2000
Audra Naujokas................... 1990
Julie Nemergut ................... 2004
Amy Perry................. 1996-97-98
Lisa Petsche....l997,1999-2000-01
Roberta Raskowski..............1991
Teresa Skello.........................1988
Colleen Snyder..................... 1985
Deb Springer.........................1992
Sandra Sweet ................. 1996-97
Donna Thibert............ 1989,1992
Heather Wilmoth ................2004
Kerrie Yenchak..................... 1985
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 12
in
1969. Antognoli is, according to Watts, the reason Edinboro became
creditable on the national level, and helped lay the foundation for the
successful program that exists today. The recruiting classes of 1972-73
followed in the footsteps of Antognoli and led to Edinboro's six nation
al 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 champi
onship in the six mile event. He also was the top collegiate finisher in
the 1972 Olympic Trials.
Greg Beardsley
peratures, 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 championship. Beardsley recalls his experiences as "great, but
very cold!"
Beardsley won the Sox Harrison Award as the top male senior ath
lete in April 1983 and was multiple U.S. Olympic Trials scorer.
Martin Lyons
Martin Lyons was attracted to Edinboro due to the strength and rep
utation of the Running Scots program. The Melbourne, Australia
native had no trouble adapting to his move across the globe, winning
the 1991 NCAA Division II individual cross country title as a freshman.
Though he came to the United States with little cross coimtry expe
rience, coach Doug Watts expected All-American honors from the
Aussie on the merit of his track credentials. Lyons would go on to claim
cross country 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 coimtry and track, Lyons was the
NCAA East Regional record-holder in cross country, and also hold the
school record in the marathon with a time of 2:21:35, set back in 1995.
nil rEo»»w«g:E H
riMinWu
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 did not lose a race throughout his freshman season.
A six-time All-American in cross country and track, Wu was recog
nized as both the PSAC and NCAA East Regional 'Runner of the Year'
in 1998 an '99. He was the 1999 national track and field runner-up in
the 10,000 meters in addition to winning the PSAC 10,000 meter cham
pionship. 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 All-American honors four times in cross country.
Finally, Wu was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year in track and
field as a freshman.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 13
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Edmboro Cross Country 2006
Running Seots Histo 3^
THROUGH THE YEARS
Dave Antognoli wins the NAIA championship in his final year, the first national
title for Edinboro.
1975-76 Men's team wins first-ever national trophy, and then repeats for back-to-back NAIA
championships.
1982
Greg Beardsley captures the NCAA Division 11 individual championship.
1985
Doug Watts takes over the women's squad. Colleen Snyder and Kerri Yenchak
become Edinboro's first female runners to be named All-Americans.
1986-88 The Fighting Scots men take home their first NCAA Division 11 title in 1986. They
successfully defend the title in 1987 and '88 for three consecutive national champi
onships.
1990
Edinboro's men's team ties the NCAA Division 11 'Most Championship Teams'
record by winning their fourth team title.
1991
Martin Lyons becomes Edinboro's third national champion.
1998
Yi Min Wu becomes the fourth Boro national champion, winning by 10 seconds.
1971
1999
2000
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 consec
utive year a Fighting Scot has claimed the top spot.
Lisa Petsche and Yi Min Wu become the second and third runners to earn AllAmerican honors four times. The women's team places seventh at nationals and
the men finish eighth, the fifth-straight top ten finishes for both squads. The women
capture their fourth consecutive PSAC and East Regional crown, while the men win
their tenth straight PSAC and Remonal title.
The women's team posts its highest finish ever at Nationals, finishing second as
three runners - Julie Nemergut, Rachael Lanzel and Heather Wilmoth ~ earn
All-American honors. In addition to her tenth place finish at Nationals,
Nemergut also captures the individual titles at the PSAC and East Regional
meets. Ryan Coon joins Nemergut as the winner on the men's side at regionals,
then goes on to earn All-American honors for the second time, pacing the men to
a seventh place finish.
2001
2004
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Track k Field Previe
Traditionally the Edinboro Universi
track and field team is fueled by solid dep
in the middle and long distances. That pat
tern should continue in 2007.
Besides the cross country roster, the
Fighting Scots will return Julie Nemergut for
her finS year of athletic eligibility in track.
The three-time All-American has twice
earned All-American honors in the 10,000
meters, including a year ago when she placed
seventh. She w3l run as a ^aduate student
and can be expected to score high at Nationals
again. Her track goals are to lower the school
records in the 5,000 and 10,000.
Freshman standout Kyle Wunz returns
with a more soHd focus on athletics and train
ing this year. A potential national qualifier in
the 400, Wunz showed his talent with perfor
mances of 10.63 in the 100 meters, a schoolrecord 20.9 in the 200 meters, and a 48.40 in
the 400.
Sophomore Ashley Young was ham
pered last spring by a pulled hamstring suf
fered in the finals of the PSAC Indoor
Championships. She limped all spring yet
qualified for the conference meet on her last
opportunity. A week later she surprised the
FSAC by finishing fifth in the 100 meter dash.
This year she should score in the long jump.
Ashlee Highfield, a junior, was consis
tently over 130 feet in the javelin last spring,
and has dedicated herself to reaching the
national qualifying standard in 2007.
Watts looks for Katie McKendrick,
Richard Gorski and Franklin Duroubasa to
excel in 2007, as well.
2006 TRACK ALU-AMERICANS
Kelly Richards
Rachael Lanzel
Julie Nemergut
3,000 meter steeplechase — 3rd place
5,000 meters — 8th place
10,000 meters — 7th place
IVTen
PSAC R^onals NCAA
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1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
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1992
1993
1994
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1996
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NCAA National
Champions
1986
1987
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NAIA National
Champions
1975
1976
Women
(Since 1988)
PSAC Regionals NCAA
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1992
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David Antognoli
10.000 meters
Uriel Rivera
5.000 meters
10.000 meters
Chris Rauber
5.000 meters
Carl Leonard
5,000 meters
1972
1990
1990
1991
1995
NATIONAL
RUNNERS-UP
EDINBORO IN THE POSTSEASON
(Since 1980)
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS
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Julie Nemergut
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 15
Marathon
Brian Jordan
Steeplechase
Rick Killian
800 meters
Tim Dunthome
Steeplechase
Michael Renninger
Steeplechase
Doima Thibert
3,000 meters
5,000 meters
Carl Leonard
10,000 meters
YiMinWu
10,000 meters
Amy Perry
5,000 meters
Aaron Rowe
10,000 meters
1973
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1981
1987
1989
1989
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1999
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TRACKS
HELD
Hoad Coach: Douo Watts
CROSSCOUNTRY
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at Case Wostorn Rosorvo Invitational
15
at Michigan State Invitational
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EDINBORQ RAG RELAYS
3D...... at Lakofront Invitational
October
18........ at Tour do Scots
28........ at PSAC Championships
at Bloomsburg, PA
November
4....... at NCAA Division il
East Raoionai at Lock Havon, PA
18....... at NGAJT Division ii
Nationai Championships
at Ponsaooia, FL
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February
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8......... at Raidwin-Waiiaco invitationai
ID........ at PSAC Qnad Moot at Siippory Rock. PA
16........ at Akron Opon
17........ at Kont State Dpon
24-25.... at PSAC Championships
at East Strondsburp, PA
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March
8-ID.. at Fiorida ACM Roiays
18-17 .. at Fiorida State Early Bird
23-24.. at Raloioh Ralays
24... at Siippory Rock Early Bird
31..... at Wooster Invitational
Aprii
8........ at Princeton Invitational
7...... at PSAC Quad Moot at TBA
14..... at Bncknoll Invitational
21..... at IDP Invitational
26-28.. at Ponn Roiays
28..... at Baldwin-Wallaco Invitational
3-5.... at PSAC Championships
at Millorsvillo, PA
11-2 ... at Last Chance Moot at TBD
24-26. at NCAA Division II
National Championships
at Charlotte, NC
We are engaged in one of the most exciting years in the history of
Edinboro University - our school's 150*^ anniversary, the
Sesquicentennial. This year also promises to be one of our best for our
athletics programs as they strive to match last year's incredible suc
cesses, when many of our teams and athletes went on to post-season
competition.
Much of the success of our men's and women's athletic teams is
due to your loyal support of our scholar-athletes in basketball, cross
country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball, and
wrestling, as well as wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports.
The long legacy of Edinboro athletics will be one of the highlights
celebrated during our Sesquicentennial in 2006-2007. As we prepare to celebrate the University's
150^^ anniversary, we are guided by the theme "Building a prosperous future through academic
excellence and civility." Our athletes' dedication to education, discipline, and sportsmanship that
are at the heart of Edinboro athletics will serve them well as they pursue their dreams beyond the
playing fields of their alma mater. Their success in competitive endeavors will contribute to the
quality of life on our campus and throughout the communities of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Fans of the Fighting Scots are always welcome at Edinboro University and I look forward to greet
ing you at our many athletic, cultural and arts presentations. Please visit our campus as often as
possible.
Governor of Pennsylvania
Edward G. Rendell
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor
Board of Governors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Esq., Chair
Mr. Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chair
Mr. C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
The Honorable Matthew E. Baker
Ms. Marie A. Conley Lammando
Mr. Paul S. Dlugolecki
Mr. Daniel P. Elby
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Mr. David P. Holveck
The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes
Ms. Allison Peitz
Mr. Guido M. Pichini
The Honorable Ed Rendell
The Honorable James J. Rhoades
Ms. Christine J. Toretti Olson
Mr. Aaron A. Walton
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak
There are currently three vacancies on the
Board.
Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania Council of
Trustees
Harry K. Thomas, Esq., Chair
Mr. Benedict J. Miceli, Vice Chair
Mr. Harold C. Shields, Secretary
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
The Honorable John R. Evans
Mr. John E. Horan
Mr. C. Richard Johnston
Sr. Catherine M. Manning
Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey
Mr. John A. Pulice
Ms. Teresa R. Scott
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)
President’s Executive Council
Dr. Kenneth Adams, Dean of Education
Dr. Richard Arnold, Associate to the
President for Equity, Special Programs
and Staff Development
Dr. R. Scott Baldwin, Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research
Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Ms. Janet Dean, University Ombudsperson
and Associate Vice President for
Human Resources
and Faculty Relations
Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President
for University Libraries
Mr. Gordon Herbst, Vice President for
Finance and Administration
Dr. Jerry Kiel, Vice President for Student
Affairs and Student Success
Dr. Andrew Lawlor, Associate Vice President
for Technology and Communications
Dr. Michael Mogavero, Vice President for
Enrollment Services and University
Planning
Mr. Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Dr. Eric Randall, Dean of Science,
Management and Technology
Mr. Kahan Sablo, Dean of Student Life
Dr. Emily Sinsabaugh, Executive to the
President for University
Communications
and Administrative Initiatives
Dr. Terry Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts
Mr. Bruce Whitehair, Vice President for
Development and Marketing
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07
Excellence in
coaching and a
winning tradition
are terms that
have become syn
onymous
with
Edinboro
University cross
coimtry 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 first place finishers.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, including 33 consecutive unde
feated cross country seasons and a string of
124 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squads
have also produced a total of six national
championships, including back-to-back-toback NCAA Division II titles from 1986
through 1988 and back-to-back NAIA titles in
1975 and 1976. His teams can also boast six
Division II runner-up trophies, plus finishes of
third (twice), fourth (three times), fifth, sixth
(twice), seventh (three times), eighth (three
times) and ninth.
In total, the men's squads have 17 top ten
finishes at the national meet in the last 24
years. His women's program, though yet to
crown a national champion, has also estab
lished itself as one of the premier programs in
the NCAA East Region and on the national
stage. That includes five straight top five fin
ishes at the national meet, including a second
place finish two years ago. An "uncountable"
amoimt of conference, district, and regional
"Coach of the Year" awards are scattered
throughout his office. He was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall of Fame in 2004.
The National Coach of the Year five times.
Watts has published numerous distance-run
ning articles for national publications. Twice
an Olympic coach nominee. Watts annually
conducts 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, as the past
President of the NCAA Division II Track and
Field Coaches Association and former Vice
President of the USTCA National Coaches
Association. In addition, he was the head of
the NCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of
Fame Committee and presently is on the
Board of Directors for the USTFCCCA (U.S.
Track & Field Cross Country Coaches
Association).
A 1964 graduate of the University of
Akron with a degree in Health and Physical
Education, Watts began his coaching career at
Walsh Jesuit Hi^ &hool in Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio. He introduced 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 Coimtry Pliilosopliy
"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 progrcims
at Edinboro University. "A student-athlete should consider Edinboro because of the following
reasons":
1.
A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal devel
opment in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice of edu
cational majors and specialties.
2.
A TEAM concept in training competition.
3.
A distance-based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement.
4.
Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition.
5.
A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between acade
mics and athletics... and fun.
6.
A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive and
respectful of distance runners.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 1
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots:
We are engaged in one of the most exciting years in the history of
Edinboro University - our school's 150"’ anniversary, the
Sesquicentennial. This year also promises to be one of our best for our
athletics programs as they strive to match last year's incredible suc
cesses, when many of our teams and athletes went on to post-season
competition.
Much of the success of our men's and women's athletic teams is
due to your loyal support of our scholar-athletes in basketball, cross
country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, track, volleyball, and
wrestling, as well as wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports.
The long legacy of Edinboro athletics will be one of the highlights
celebrated during our Sesquicentennial in 2006-2007. As we prepare to celebrate the University's
150^^ anniversary, we are guided by the theme "Building a prosperous future through academic
excellence and civility." Our athletes' dedication to education, discipline, and sportsmanship that
are at the heart of Edinboro athletics will serve them well as they pursue their dreams beyond the
playing fields of their alma mater. Their success in competitive endeavors will contribute to the
quality of life on our campus and throughout the communities of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Fans of the Fighting Scots are always welcome at Edinboro University and I look forward to greet
ing you at our many athletic, cultural and arts presentations. Please visit our campus as often as
possible.
Frank G. Pogue, President
Governor of Pennsjdvania
Edward G. Rendell
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor
Board of Governors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Esq., Chair
Mr, Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chair
Mr. C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
The Honorable Matthew E. Baker
Ms. Marie A. Conley Lammando
Mr. Paul S. Dlugolecki
Mr. Daniel P. Elby
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Mr. David P. Holveck
The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes
Ms. Allison Peitz
Mr. Guido M. Pichini
The Honorable Ed Rendell
The Honorable James J. Rhoades
Ms. Christine J. Toretti Olson
Mr. Aaron A. Walton
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak
There are currently three vacancies cm the
Board.
Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania Council of
Trustees
Harry K. Thomas, Esq., Chair
Mr. Benedict J. Miceli, Vice Chair
Mr. Harold C. Shields, Secretary
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
The Honorable John R. Evans
Mr. John E. Horan
Mr. C. Richard Johnston
Sr. Catherine M. Manning
Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey
Mr. John A. Pulice
Ms. Teresa R. Scott
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)
President’s Executive Council
Dr. Kenneth Adams, Dean of Education
Dr. Richard Arnold, Associate to the
President for Equity, Special Programs
and staff Development
Dr. R. Scott Baldwin, Dean of Graduate
Studies and Research
Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Ms. Janet Dean, University Ombudsperson
and Associate Vice President for
Human Resources
and Faculty Relations
Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President
for University Libraries
Mr. Gordon Herbst, Vice President for
Finance and Administration
Dr. Jerry Kiel, Vice President for Student
Affairs and Student Success
Dr. Andrew Lawlor, Associate Vice President
for Technology and Communications
Dr. Michael Mogavero, Vice President for
Enrollment Services and University
Planning
Mr. Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Dr. Eric Randall, Dean of Science,
Management and Technology
Mr. Kahan Sablo, Dean of Student Life
Dr. Emily Sinsabaugh, Executive to the
President for University
Communications
and Administrative Initiatives
Dr. Terry Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts
Mr. Bruce Whitehair, Vice President for
Development and Marketing
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Excellence in
coaching and a
winning tradition
are terms that
have become syn
onymous
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 coimtry champions
and five individual track first place finishers.
Watts' coaching credentials speak for
themselves, including 33 consecutive imdefeated cross cormtry seasons and a string of
124 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squads
have also produced a total of six national
championships, including back-to-back-toback NCAA Division II titles from 1986
through 1988 and back-to-back NAIA titles in
1975 and 1976. His teams can also boast six
Division II runner-up trophies, plus finishes of
third (twice), fourth (thr^ times), fifth, sixth
(twice), seventh (three times), eighth (three
times) and ninth.
In total, the men's squads have 17 top ten
finishes at the national meet in the last 24
years. His women's program, though yet to
crown a national ch^pion, has also estab
lished itself as one of the premier programs m
the NCAA East Region and on the national
stage. That includes five straight top five fin
ishes at the national meet, including a second
place finish two years ago. An "uncountable"
amount of conference, district, and regional
"Coach of the Year" awards are scattered
throughout his office. He was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall of Fame in 2004.
The National Coach of the Year five times.
Watts has published numerous distance-run
ning articles for national publications. Twice
an Olympic coach nominee. Watts annually
conducts a summer pre-season endurance
training camp, the Edinboro Distance Village,
for young men and women. In addition, 16 of
his Edintoro athletes have been U.S. Olympic
Trial qualifiers.
Most recently. Watts has ventured into the
administrative portion of his sport, as the past
President of the NCAA Division II Track and
Field Coaches Association and former Vice
President of the USTCA National Coaches
Association. In addition, he was the head of
the NCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of
Fame Committee and presently is on the
Board of Directors for the USTFCCCA (U.S.
Track & Field Cross Country Coaches
Association).
A 1964 graduate of the University of
Akron with a de^ee in Health and Physical
Education, Watts tegan his coaching career at
Walsh Jesuit Hi^ &hool in Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio. He introduced 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 Coimtry Philosophy
"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.
A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal devel
opment in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice of edu
cational majors and specialties.
2.
A TEAM concept in training competition.
3.
A distance-based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement.
4.
Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition.
5.
A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between acade
mics and athletics... and fun.
6.
A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive and
respectful of distance runners.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 1
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
s Preview
ever has a preview been so sketchy
for head coach Doug Watts to detail, excrat
for maybe his first year at Edinboro in 1969.
But not since then has he been less able to pre
dict the outcome and goals of his men's cross
coimtty team.
"Circumstances are such that I will have
to decide by mid-September whether to go
for another national qualifying team spot, or
redshirt a relatively large number of quality
runners to 'load up for 2007'," he elisited.
Complicating the judgement in Watts'
thinking is the strong possibility of attracting
a quality group of new freshmen in '07. Ana,
of course, planning on recruits showing up on
is a year later is iffy at best. Stilb Watts
his program will be able to draw an
especially strong freshman class in 2007.
"At this writing 1 can't tell what we are
going to ultimately do," related Watts. "We'U
Tust have to run and see what is b^t for the
kids."
The potential for another championship
team is back in 2006. A solid nucleus of lettermen have the talent and experience to repeat an
NCAA Division II East Regonal victory.
Dave Niemira likely heads the 2006 team.
A multiple AU-PSAC and All-Region per
former, me junior has consistently improved
each year at Edinboro and has the leadership
abilities to spark another good year. A hard
worker in the long line of Edinboro tradition of
outstanding toug^ training traits, Niemira will
capitalize ms abilities on the longer and
tougher cross country courses.
Two sophomores could impact
this season. Travis Prejean started to b
last spring, dow^laying his 1500 specialty to
move up to the 5,000. Unfortunately, a mid
season stress fracture sidelined him in the
championship weeks. A full summer of heal
ing inactivity makes him a good candidate for
a redshirt in the fall.
"Travis definitely has All-American
potential and I will not risk that future for
him," Watts commented.
Starting off 2005 in spectacular fashion.
Josh Arthur was in the lead pack in every race
until October foimd him in bed with a severe
bout of mononucleosis. Not able to train until
this past March, the sophomore made good
progress in two montfe and a stimmer of
training seems to indicate he is healthy this
time around.
Dan Field, another multiple conference
and regional awardee, presents a similar situ
ation as Prejean. A knee injtuy, siaffered in the
S
steeplechase early last track season, prevent
ed him from running high mileage mis past
summer. It seems logicm to give him a red
shirt year, heal the knee completely, and
return for a shot at qualifying for Nationals in
the steeplechase next spnng.
David Blend has yet to make the jump
Watts expected from him. If 2006 is that year,
the junior will earn many honors.
Nick Hankins, a two-year hard luck case,
has had his best summer, consistent and qual
ity. The junior has shown flashes of excellent
racing, especially last season. 2006 should
find him consistent and "up front".
Other runners who could really help the
team include senior Jeff McCabe, a soUcf per
former who should reach All-Regional level
this fall, and Andy Thoman. Thoman is a red
shirt freshman. Rich Gorski, who specializes in
the 800 meters, could help if the roster gets
depleted.
Freshmen will probably have the best
Edinboro opportunity year. Eric Brenner, a
multiple AD-Ohio runner at Wooster High
School, will definit^ help the top group no
matter who runs. Chris Lantinen has poten
tial but lacks a distance base to excel this early
in his career. Ryan Sheer has the necessary
attitude, and Phil Cannato the desire.
"We'U just have to wait and see," admit
ted Watts. Whatever way it goes, Edinboro
looks to be reloading for a future Nationallevel team.
Nick Hankins
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 2
In talking about past teams' success,
pa
Edinboro3 University
head coach Doug
U ■
Watts always
vays alluded to "luck" being on the
high side. 2006 will find him very cognizant
of his good years with the bad breaks this
summer.
Watts has plenty of holes to fill with
five seniors, four of whom were All-East
Region performers, departing.
That
includes former All-Americans Julie
Nemergut, Kelly Richards, and Lindsay
Roberts, along with ever-improving Michele
Kelly.
Rachael Lanzel leads the group of
returnees. Now a junior, Lanzel added an
outdoor track All-American certificate to
her wall after an eighth finish in the 5,000
meters. A second All-American award in
cross country shunned her, and both the
men's and women's cross country runners
last fall, as 90 degree temperatures in
California "melted" Edinboro runners to the
medical tent after she placed 24th at
Nationals as a freshman. According to
Watts, Lanzel possesses the best recovery
system he's ever coached, helping her excel
in cross country whether the course is flat or
hilly.
Edinboro's other returning AllAmerican, Heather Wilmoth, who placed
27th in 2004, just began to run again in
August after an accident in June left her
with a fractured spine and broken hand. A
three-time All-PSAC and two-time All-East
Region performer, the junior might surprise
by late season championship time.
Watts predicts redshirt freshman Kelly
Bergeron to impact the top five. "A big
improvement has been seen in her physicm
conditioning to bolster her alreday strong
motivation to run well," noted Watts.
Ashley Ferraro, now a sophomore, is
significantly improved from her freshman
year when a lack of training and perspective
limited her team ranking. Sophomore Sara
Baker has the talent but must be able to be
willing to increase her focus on running
goals to ran at the level Watts believes she is
capable of.
An excellent freshman recruiting class
bouys Edinboro's hopes. Kailey Harvey has
immediate scoring potential, but like
Wilmoth, has not been permitted by her
doctor to resume training until August. A
high school broken leg marred her chance
for summer mileage.
Watts believes Becca Nungesser will
blossom in the Edinboro training style and
in the longer college distances. Erica
Bourgeois, a multiple All-New York runner,
is destined to run well this fall. Kristine
Beringer is another runner Watts sees as a
prototype cross country runner for the Boro
— a hard worker with the desire to run at the
highest level, and a little "nuts".
"As the 2006 season plays out in the
usual Edinboro style — September to train
hard, October to develop racing style, and
November to win championships — the suc
cess of the team will depend more than ever
on newcomers adjusting to college," Watts
pointed out.
Watts expects the 2006 team to fall clos
er to their PSAC and regional rivals. But if
luck can lean just a little bit in the Boro
direction, championship trophies will once
again be brought home.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 3
Rachael Lanzel
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Dan Field
Nick Hankins
Senior ♦ Boston, NY ♦ East Aurora High School
Junior ♦ Pepper Pike, OH ♦ Orange
A candidate to redshirt after suffering a knee injury while competing in
the steeplechase during the track season... a runner who has earned AllEast Region honors the last two years and was an AU-PSAC performer as
a sophomore... after failing to repeat as an AU-PSAC runner with a 22nd
place finish, came back to place 15th at the regional meet... also earned
AU-PSAC accolades at the Outdoor Track Championships with a 3rd
place finish in the 3,000 meter steeplechase ... enjoyed a good sophomore year with AU-PSAC
and AU-East Region honors ... placed 13th at PSACs and 14th at Regionals ... did not compete
at Nationals due to strep throat ... placed fourth at the PSAC Outdoor Track & Field
Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase ... spent his freshman year recovering from
severe bum accident... as freshman, ran 9:35 steeplechase at E)uke early in track season but sus
tained stress fracture that led to medical hardship appUcation... has personal best of 15:15 in 1500
and 9:18 in steeplechase... High School: Earned multiple AU-State honors as a cross country
and track athlete at East Aurora High School... coached by Edinboro alumnus Walt McLaughlin,
a member of the 1985-86 national championship team, and Marty McLaughlin, a 1992 Olympic
trials participant in the 800 ... Personal: Bom November 11,1984 ... son of Patricia Lyons and
Larry Field ... Envionmental Studies major.
"I'm a little frustrated that I haven't reached Nationals in the steeplechase. Hopefully, a solid cross coun
try season will push me over the barrier." ... Dan Field
Dave Niemira
Junior ♦ Strongsville, OH ♦ Strongsville High
School
Improving runner who figures to lead the Fighting Scots ... sat out the
2005 cross coimtry campaign with mononucleosis ... ended his sopho
more season as number for five scorer in the big meets ... placed 24th at
the PSAC Championships (26:55), then narrowly missed AU-Regjon hon
ors, placing 17th with a time of 33:13 ... has a personal best of 31:20 in the lOK... a dependable
performer who can be counted on for maximum effort... Higih School: Earned three letters
in track and cross country whUe competing for StrongsviUe High School... Personal: Bom
January 13,1985... son of Linda and Jerry Niemira... Forensic Accounting and Financial Services
major with a minor in PoUtical Science... has a 3.30 GPA.
"I came to Edinboro because of its strong tradition of distance running excellence and balanced life. That
formula certainly has worked for me."... Dave Niemira
Has had a career marked by injuries, but displayed promise a year ago
when healthy ... just missed earning AU-PSAC honors with a 12th place
finish, and was 33rd at the East Regional ... placed 12th at Fordham
Invitational and was 26th at Buffalo State Invitational... Hig;h School:
Competed for Orange High School in cross coxmtry and track ... was a
two-time conference MVP and two-AU-Ohio runner ... set school record
in 5K ... Personal: Bom August 19,1985... son of Linda and Rick Hankins... Business major.
"This summer has been my most consistent training ever. Ifeel I can 'step up' thisfall."... Nick Hankins
David Blend
Sophomore
♦ North Canton, OH ♦ Hoover HS
A third-year sophomore who continues to mature as a runner... failed to
impact the top five a year ago ... had a great start to the 2005 track cam
paign, but it ended with a stress fracture... High School: Standout at
North Canton Hoover High School in track and cross country, earning
four and three letters, respectively ... in 2003, earned AU-American hon
ors in the 4X800 and 4X1600, and was All-Ohio in cross country in both
2003 and 2004... also earned All-Ohio honors in 1600 as a senior ...named the cross country MVP
as a senior ... Personal: Bom May 18,1986 ... son of Debbie and Jerry Blend ... Secondary
Education Social Studies major with a 3.33 GPA... minoring in Athletic Coaching.
"I want to run better this season to help us assure our team success." ... David Blend
Josh Arthur
Sophomore
♦ Turin, NY ♦ South Lewis Central
Was one of Edinboro's top mnners a year ago until coming down with
mononucleosis and faUing to compete in the PSAC or East Region
Championships ... after a 15th place finish at the Buffalo State
Invitational, turned in the best showing of his career with a second place
finish at the Fordham Invitational ... High School: Competed for
South Lewis Central High School, helping the Falcons to the New York
state championship in 2005 ... a seven-time state qualifier and a six-time state medaUst in cross
country and track & field, and a 12-time Section 3 champion ... Personal: Bom November
17,1986 ... son of Karen Boshart and John Arthur ... undeclared major with a 3.82 GPA.
"I'm better on the hillier, muddier, tougher courses. I hope there's lots of hills at Nationals!" ... Josh
Arthur
Kdiiiboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 4
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 5
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Travis Prejean
Sophomore
School
♦ Jamestown, NY ♦ Jamestown High
A top recruit a year ago who showed flashes of greatness and has AllAmerican potential ... unfortunately, he is a prime candidate to redshirt
after suffering a stress fracture during the track season... placed 41st in first
PSAC Championships, then improved to 39th at the East Regional ...
High School: Was a ten-time USATF All-American while competing at Jamestown High
School... Personal: Bom Febmary 26,1987... son of MoUy and Jeff Wooley... undeclared major.
"I used to think of myself as an 800 meter type of runner. Now I'm sure I can reach the NCAA Division
II national qualifying standards in the 5K." ... Travis Prejean
Heather Wilmoth
Senior ♦ Sugar Grove, PA
♦ Eisenhower High School
Former All-American who will likely redshirt after an accident this sum
mer left her with a broken spine, among other injuries... a three-time AllPSAC performer after finishing 11th as a junior, with a time of 22:59 ...
failed to earn All-Region honors, placing 34th ... finished 11th at the
Fordham Invitational ... earned her first All-American certificate as a
sophomore... placed 27th at Nationals (22:50.8) after leading Edinboro as
a freshman with a 34th place finish (23:00.7)... placed 12th at Ihe PSAC Championships in 2003
(23:52) and had a sixth place showing in 2004 (23:03)... captured All-East Region honors for the
&st time in 2004 with a fifth place finish (21:33)... ran only two track races early in the season as
a freshman before a knee problem sidelined her ... High School: Was the PIAA state cham
pion in cross country as a senior at Eisenhower High School in 2002 ... also won the District 10
championship, and was the District 10 champion in the 3,200 meters in track ... also a four-year
starter in basketball ... Personal: Bom April 25, 1985 ... daughter of Jo Lynn and James
Wilmoth ... majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Spanish, with a 3.08 GPA...
minoring in Psychology.
"I'm afraid that my broken back will mess up the cross country season. I love cross country and I want to
run well."... Heather Wilmoth
previously earning All-American accolades in cross coimtry as a freshman ... a two-time AUPSAC and All-East Region performer, placing second at both the conference championship
(21:59) and regional championship (21:24)... was named the PSAC Co-Runner of the week after
placing fourth at the Notre Dame Invitational against a field made up largely of Division I com
petitors ... finished third at the Buffalo State Invitational and was fourth at the Fordham
Invitational... was Edinboro's top finisher at Nationals ... in track, besides Nationals turned in
top showing at Penn Relays, running a 16:56 in the 5,000 meters to finish 17th ... earned AllAmerican honors in her first cross country campaign, placing 24th at Nationals (22:47.5)... was
an All-PSAC runner after a fifth place fi^sh (^:02), ^en captured All-East Region accolades
thanks to an eighth place finish (21:41)... was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year in cross coun
try, then ended up sweeping the awards both in indoor and outdoor track... earned the indoor
honor after being the only freshman runner to earn a first place finish at the PSAC Indoor
Championships, winning the 5,000 meters with a time of 17:46.47... then came back to win the
outdoor award after being one of only two freshmen to qualify for Nationals ... had a seasonbest 17:23.78 in the 5,000 meters at the Penn Relays, and earned All-PSAC honors in the same
event with a third place finish (18:28.82)... High School: Starred at St. Marys Area High
School in track and cross coimtry ... was the District cross country champion in 2003, then won
District title in 1600 in 2004, and finished as the runnerup in 3200 ... holds school records in the
1600,3200 and 3200 relay ... Personal: Bom March 5,1986 ... daughter of Kathleen and Leo
Lanzel... Health & Physical Education — Teacher's Certification major... carries a 3.62 GPA.
"I'm ready to assume a strong leadership role on the team." ... Rachael Lanzel
JeffMcCabe
Senior
Exeter, PA
Wyoming Area High School
Andy Thoman
Freshman (redshirt)
Strongsville, OH
Strongsville High School
Eric Brenner
Rachael Lanzel
Junior ♦ St Marys, PA
High School
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
♦ St Marys Area
After a standout freshman campaign, did not suffer a sophomore slump
... finished eighth in the 5,000 meters to earn All-American honors at the
2006 NCAA Division II Track & Field National Championships, after
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 6
Freshman
Wooster, OH
Wooster High School
idinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 7
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Chris Lantinen
Erica Bourgeois
Freshman
Gasport, NY
Barker Central High School
Freshman
Boonville, NY
Adirondack High School
Ryan Sheer
Kailey Harvey
Freshman
Liverpool NY
Liverpool High School
Freshman
Jamestown, NY
Jamestown High School
Ashley Ferraro
BeccaNungesser
Sophomore
Erie, PA
Northwest Collegiate Academy/ Central High School
Freshman
Clarence Center, NY
Clarence High School
Kelly Bergeron
Freshman
Wallingford, CT
Lyman Hall High School
Kristine Beringer
Freshman
Lockport, NY
Lockport High School
Ricliar*ds, Nemergut Earn Awards
Julie Nemergut and Kelly Richards capped bril
liant careers at Edinboro this spring. Actually,
Nemergut has a semester of eligibility remaining
in track & field and will use that next spring.
Nemergut and Richards were standouts both in
running and in the classroom. Because of that,
both were awarded NCAA Postgraduate
Scholarships, with Nemergut receiving hers in
the faU and Richards in the spring. A total of 29
men and 29 women were awarded these scholar
Kelly Richards
Julie Nemergut
ship during each season. In addition, both run
ners earned ESPN The Magazine First Team
Academic All-American honors. Nemergut concluded undergraduate work with a 3.91 GPA
while majoring in Special Education/Elementary Education. Richards, a Health & Physical
Education major, compiled a 3.98 GPA and is continuing her graduate work at Springfield
College. Both earned All-American honors in track this spring, with Richards placing third in
the 3,000-meter steeplechase and Nemergut finishing seventh in the 10,000 meter run. Richards
was named the PSAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, Nemergut was Edinboro's Nancy
Acker Award winner, given to the top senior female student-athlete.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 9
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
2006 Women’s Cross Country Roster
Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School
Sara Baker
Kelly Bergeron
Kristine Beringer
Erica Bourgeois
Cherie Cantie
Ashley Ferraro
So.
Fr.-r
Fr.
Fr.
So.
So.
Kailey Harvey
Rachael Lanzel
Julie Nemergut
Becca Nungesser
Heather Wilmoth
Fr.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
Sr.
Youngstown, NY/Lewiston-Porter
Wallingsford, CT/Lyman Hall
Lockport, NY/Lockport
Boonville, NY / Adirondack
Clarence, NY/ Clarence
Erie, PA/Northwest Collegiate
Academy/ Central
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
St. Marys, PA/St. Marys Area
Youngstown, OH/South Range
Clarence Center, NY/ Clarence
Sugar Grove, PA/Eisenhower
Head Coach:
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
HAi’i:
OPPONENT
TOP PERFORMERS
September
4 at Buffalo State Invitational
WOMEN: 2nd/10 teams
JuUe Nemergut (1st, 18:25)
Rachael Lanzel (3rd, 18:57^
Michele Kelly (9th, 19:30)
Jared Lowry (3rd, 26:41)
John Moneyhon (9th, 26:53)
Julie Nemergut (2nd, 18:50)
Rachael Lanzel (4th, 19:27)
Kelly Richards (7th, 19:47)
Josh Arthur (2nd, 27:08)
Jared Lowry (5th, 27:36)
Ryan Coon (7th, 27:37)
Dan Field (8th, 27:42)
Julie Nemergut (1st, 15:14)
John Moneyhon (1st, 18:00)
Rachael Lanzel (4th, 17:58)
Julie Nemergut (22nd,
18:33)
Jared Lowry (17th, 25:35)
Ryan Coon (23rd, 25:44)
MEN: 3rd/9 teams
17 at Fordham Invitational
MEN: lst/11 teams
26 EDINBORO RAG RELAYS
30 at Notre Dame Invitational
October
19 at Tour de Scots
2006 Men’s Cross Country Roster
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HometowiVHigh School
Turin, NY / South Lewis Central
North Canton, OH/Hoover
Wooster, OH/Wooster
Kenmore, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Inst.
Boston, NY/East Aurora
Pittsburgh, PA/Northgate
Lake City, PA/Girard
Pepper Pike, OH/Orange
Gasport, NY/Barker Central
Exeter, PA/Wyoming Area
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
Liverpool, NY/Liverpool
Still Pond, MD/Kent County
Strongsville, OH/Strongsville
Doug Watts
WOMEN: lst/2 teams
MEN: lst/2 teams
29 at PSAC Championships
at Slippery Rock, PA
WOMEN: lst/13 teams
MEN: 2nd/14 teams
November
5 at NCAA East Regional
Championships
at Lock Haven, PA
WOMEN: lst/26 teams
MEN: lst/25 teams
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Head Coach:
WOMEN: 1st/6 teams
MEN: lst/6 teams
WOMEN: 2nd/24 teams
MEN: 9th/26 teams
Doug Watts
Name
Josh Arthur
David Blend
Eric Brenner
Phil Cannata
Dan Field
Brandon Gillingham
Richard Gorski
Nick Hankins
Chris Lantinen
Jeff McCabe
Dave Niemira
Travis Prejean
Ryan Sheer
Robert Taylor
Andy Thoman
WOMEN: 2nd/9 teams
at NCAA Division II
National Championships
at Pomona, CA
WOMEN: 13th/24 teams
MEN: 19th/24 teams
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 10
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 11
Julie Nemergut (1st, 18:12)
Rachael Lanzel (3rd, 18:47^
Jared Lowry (1st, 20:49)
Ryan Coon (2nd, 20:52)
JuUe Nemergut (1st, 21:48)
Rachael Lanzel (2nd, 21:59)
Kelly Richards (5th, 22:34)
Heather Wilmoth (11th,
22:59)
Michele Kelly (15th, 23:09)
Ryan Coon (5th, 25:40)
Jared Lowry (6th, 25:40)
Rachael Lanzel (2nd, 21:24)
JuUe Nemergut (3rd, 21:49)
Michele Kelly (6th, 22:07)
Lindsay Roberts (8th, 22:11)
Kelly Richards (14th, 22:30)
Jared Lowry (4^, 31:43)
Ryan Coon (5th, 31:46)
John Moneyhon (10th,
32:06)
Dan Field (15th, 32:15)
Rachael Lanzel (73rd, 23:39)
Michele Kelly (78th, 23:44)
Ryan Coon (67th, 33:52)
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
National Champions
FIGHTING SCOT
ALG-AMERICANS
Men
Four-time All-Americans
Martin Lyons
1991-94
Lisa Petsche 1997,1999-01
Yi Min Wu
1998-01
Three-Time All-Americans
Dave Antognoli
1970-72
Luil Graham
1984-86
Carl Leonard
1992-94
Gennaro Manocchio 1985-87
Carrie McKeon1997-98, '00
Amy Perry
1996-98
Chris Rauber
1988-90
Two-Time All-Americans
Jeff Barker
1997,2000
Greg Beardsley
1981-82
Ryan Coon
2003-04
Tim Dimthome
1986-87
Pete Fixler
1993-94
Jeff Foster
1975-76
Gabriela Hnilkova
1998-99
Brian Jordan
1978-79
Scott Kovacevic
1997-98
Mike Platt
1986-87
Michael Renninger
1988-89
Uriel Rivera
1989-90
Harvey Sipel
1988, '90
Sandra Sweet
1996-97
Donna Thibert
1989, '92
Henry Winger
1975-76
Carrie McKeon
Marty Lyons
Chris Rauber
Dave Antognoli........ 1970-71-72
Dalvin Baemer..................... 1975
Jeff Barker................... 1997,2000
Greg Beardsley................1981-82
Scott Bums.......................... 1986
Ryan Coon................. 2003,2004
Clayton Clews..................... 1992
Hm Dunthome..............1986-87
Pete Fixler.......................1993-94
Kevin Foley..................... 1974-76
Jeff Foster.........................1975-76
LuU Graham..............1984-85-86
Brian Jordan................... 1978-79
Scott Knapp.........................1990
Scott Kovacevic..............1997-98
Travis Kuhl...........................1997
Carl Leonard..............1992-93-94
Martin Lyons........ 1991-92-93-94
William Maloney ................1985
Gennaro Manocchio ..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
Women
Carrie McKeon, Lisa Petsche and Amy Perry (l-r) earned AllAmerican honors at 1997 National Championships
Gabriela Hnilkova.......... 1998-99
Rachael Lanzel..................... 2004
Carrie McKeon.......1997-98,2000
Audra Naujokas................... 1990
Julie Nemergut ................... 2004
Amy Perry................. 1996-97-98
Lisa Petsche....l997,1999-2000-01
Roberta Raskowski..............1991
Teresa Skello.........................1988
Colleen Snyder..................... 1985
Deb Springer.........................1992
Sandra Sweet ................. 1996-97
Donna Thibert............ 1989,1992
Heather Wilmoth ................2004
Kerrie Yenchak..................... 1985
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 12
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1969. Antognoli is, according to Watts, the reason Edinboro became
creditable on the national level, and helped lay the foundation for the
successful program that exists today. The recruiting classes of 1972-73
followed in the footsteps of Antognoli and led to Edinboro's six nation
al 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 champi
onship in the six mile event. He also was the top collegiate finisher in
the 1972 Olympic Trials.
Greg Beardsley
peratures, 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 championship. Beardsley recalls his experiences as "great, but
very cold!"
Beardsley won the Sox Harrison Award as the top male senior ath
lete in April 1983 and was multiple U.S. Olympic Trials scorer.
Martin Lyons
Martin Lyons was attracted to Edinboro due to the strength and rep
utation of the Running Scots program. The Melbourne, Australia
native had no trouble adapting to his move across the globe, winning
the 1991 NCAA Division II individual cross country title as a freshman.
Though he came to the United States with little cross coimtry expe
rience, coach Doug Watts expected All-American honors from the
Aussie on the merit of his track credentials. Lyons would go on to claim
cross country 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 coimtry and track, Lyons was the
NCAA East Regional record-holder in cross country, and also hold the
school record in the marathon with a time of 2:21:35, set back in 1995.
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riMinWu
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 did not lose a race throughout his freshman season.
A six-time All-American in cross country and track, Wu was recog
nized as both the PSAC and NCAA East Regional 'Runner of the Year'
in 1998 an '99. He was the 1999 national track and field runner-up in
the 10,000 meters in addition to winning the PSAC 10,000 meter cham
pionship. 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 All-American honors four times in cross country.
Finally, Wu was named the PSAC Rookie of the Year in track and
field as a freshman.
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 13
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Edmboro Cross Country 2006
Running Seots Histo 3^
THROUGH THE YEARS
Dave Antognoli wins the NAIA championship in his final year, the first national
title for Edinboro.
1975-76 Men's team wins first-ever national trophy, and then repeats for back-to-back NAIA
championships.
1982
Greg Beardsley captures the NCAA Division 11 individual championship.
1985
Doug Watts takes over the women's squad. Colleen Snyder and Kerri Yenchak
become Edinboro's first female runners to be named All-Americans.
1986-88 The Fighting Scots men take home their first NCAA Division 11 title in 1986. They
successfully defend the title in 1987 and '88 for three consecutive national champi
onships.
1990
Edinboro's men's team ties the NCAA Division 11 'Most Championship Teams'
record by winning their fourth team title.
1991
Martin Lyons becomes Edinboro's third national champion.
1998
Yi Min Wu becomes the fourth Boro national champion, winning by 10 seconds.
1971
1999
2000
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 consec
utive year a Fighting Scot has claimed the top spot.
Lisa Petsche and Yi Min Wu become the second and third runners to earn AllAmerican honors four times. The women's team places seventh at nationals and
the men finish eighth, the fifth-straight top ten finishes for both squads. The women
capture their fourth consecutive PSAC and East Regional crown, while the men win
their tenth straight PSAC and Remonal title.
The women's team posts its highest finish ever at Nationals, finishing second as
three runners - Julie Nemergut, Rachael Lanzel and Heather Wilmoth ~ earn
All-American honors. In addition to her tenth place finish at Nationals,
Nemergut also captures the individual titles at the PSAC and East Regional
meets. Ryan Coon joins Nemergut as the winner on the men's side at regionals,
then goes on to earn All-American honors for the second time, pacing the men to
a seventh place finish.
2001
2004
Edinboro Cross Country 2006
Track k Field Previe
Traditionally the Edinboro Universi
track and field team is fueled by solid dep
in the middle and long distances. That pat
tern should continue in 2007.
Besides the cross country roster, the
Fighting Scots will return Julie Nemergut for
her finS year of athletic eligibility in track.
The three-time All-American has twice
earned All-American honors in the 10,000
meters, including a year ago when she placed
seventh. She w3l run as a ^aduate student
and can be expected to score high at Nationals
again. Her track goals are to lower the school
records in the 5,000 and 10,000.
Freshman standout Kyle Wunz returns
with a more soHd focus on athletics and train
ing this year. A potential national qualifier in
the 400, Wunz showed his talent with perfor
mances of 10.63 in the 100 meters, a schoolrecord 20.9 in the 200 meters, and a 48.40 in
the 400.
Sophomore Ashley Young was ham
pered last spring by a pulled hamstring suf
fered in the finals of the PSAC Indoor
Championships. She limped all spring yet
qualified for the conference meet on her last
opportunity. A week later she surprised the
FSAC by finishing fifth in the 100 meter dash.
This year she should score in the long jump.
Ashlee Highfield, a junior, was consis
tently over 130 feet in the javelin last spring,
and has dedicated herself to reaching the
national qualifying standard in 2007.
Watts looks for Katie McKendrick,
Richard Gorski and Franklin Duroubasa to
excel in 2007, as well.
2006 TRACK ALU-AMERICANS
Kelly Richards
Rachael Lanzel
Julie Nemergut
3,000 meter steeplechase — 3rd place
5,000 meters — 8th place
10,000 meters — 7th place
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PSAC R^onals NCAA
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1986
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1990
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NCAA National
Champions
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1987
1988
1990
NAIA National
Champions
1975
1976
Women
(Since 1988)
PSAC Regionals NCAA
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1992
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1996
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David Antognoli
10.000 meters
Uriel Rivera
5.000 meters
10.000 meters
Chris Rauber
5.000 meters
Carl Leonard
5,000 meters
1972
1990
1990
1991
1995
NATIONAL
RUNNERS-UP
EDINBORO IN THE POSTSEASON
(Since 1980)
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS
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4th
7th
13th
13th
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13th
Julie Nemergut
Edinboro Cross Country 2006-07 ♦ Page 15
Marathon
Brian Jordan
Steeplechase
Rick Killian
800 meters
Tim Dunthome
Steeplechase
Michael Renninger
Steeplechase
Doima Thibert
3,000 meters
5,000 meters
Carl Leonard
10,000 meters
YiMinWu
10,000 meters
Amy Perry
5,000 meters
Aaron Rowe
10,000 meters
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1989
1989
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at Michigan State Invitational
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3D...... at Lakofront Invitational
October
18........ at Tour do Scots
28........ at PSAC Championships
at Bloomsburg, PA
November
4....... at NCAA Division il
East Raoionai at Lock Havon, PA
18....... at NGAJT Division ii
Nationai Championships
at Ponsaooia, FL
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January
28...... at Frodonia State invitationai
February
3......... at Mt. Dnion Invitationai
8......... at Raidwin-Waiiaco invitationai
ID........ at PSAC Qnad Moot at Siippory Rock. PA
16........ at Akron Opon
17........ at Kont State Dpon
24-25.... at PSAC Championships
at East Strondsburp, PA
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March
8-ID.. at Fiorida ACM Roiays
18-17 .. at Fiorida State Early Bird
23-24.. at Raloioh Ralays
24... at Siippory Rock Early Bird
31..... at Wooster Invitational
Aprii
8........ at Princeton Invitational
7...... at PSAC Quad Moot at TBA
14..... at Bncknoll Invitational
21..... at IDP Invitational
26-28.. at Ponn Roiays
28..... at Baldwin-Wallaco Invitational
3-5.... at PSAC Championships
at Millorsvillo, PA
11-2 ... at Last Chance Moot at TBD
24-26. at NCAA Division II
National Championships
at Charlotte, NC