2014 DEFIANCE COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE
QUICK FACTS/TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Founded Enrollment Nickname/Mascot School Colors Affiliation Conference President Director of Athletics Athletics Phone Athletics Fax Athletics Website Facebook Twitter YouTube
2014 SEASON OUTLOOK 2014 Season Schedule HCAC Members Women’s Roster Men’s Roster
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MEET THE JACKETS Bowling, Bussard, Holmes, King, Kunk Miller, Prinkey, Schalk, Textor, Traut Bruggeman, Cole, Krick, Rinder Roush, Rue, Sanchez, Senecal
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MEET THE COACHES John Hartpence Maria Theisen
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2013 SEASON REVIEW Women’s Results Men’s Results
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RECORDS & AWARDS Women’s Records Men’s Records Awards & Championships
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School Address
Defiance College 701 N. Clinton Street Defiance, OH 43512 1850 1,100 Yellow Jackets Purple and Gold NCAA Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Mark C. Gordon Rudy Yovich (419) 783-2342 (419) 783-2369 DefianceAthletics.com Defiance-Athletics DC_Athletics DefianceAthletics
SPORTS INFORMATION Director Jeff Hoedt Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Office Fax (419) 783-2369 Email jhoedt@defiance.edu Assistant Jay Chadwell Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Email jchadwell@defiance.edu Assistant Kaitlyn Lentz Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Email klentz@defiance.edu COACHING STAFF Head Coach Year Office Phone Email Assistant Coach Year Office Phone Email
John Hartpence 8th Season (419) 783-2385 jhartpence@defiance.edu Maria Theisen 1st Season (419) 576- 0480 mtheisen@defiance.edu
Cross Country Quick Facts Athletic Administration Sports Information This is Defiance College Athletic Facilities In the Community Athletic Training Head Coaches Purple and Gold Club Alumni Varsity D Alumni Varsity D Hall of Fame
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DEFIANCE ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Rudy Yovich Director of Athletics ryovich@defiance.edu (419) 783-2380
Jodie Holava Assistant Director of Athletics jholava@defiance.edu (419) 783-2379
Craig Rutter Coordinator of Engagement crutter@defiance.edu (419) 783-2374
Hannah Benzing Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant hbenzing@defiance.edu (419) 785-2867
Michelle Trubey Administrative Assistant mtrubey@defiance.edu (419) 783-2342
Terry Ranes Facilities Director tranes@defiance.edu (419) 783- 2492
DEFIANCE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.
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SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE
The Defiance College Office of Sports Information is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Center adjacent to the McMaster Center. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on game day as time requires. The office can be reached by calling 419-783-2566. Contacts for the various sports are listed below. Information on all 22 intercollegiate athletic programs at Defiance College is available on the internet at www.DefianceAthletics.com.
Jeff Hoedt Director jhoedt@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
Jay Chadwell Graduate Assistant jchadwell@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
Kaitlyn Lentz Graduate Assistant klentz@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
DEFIANCEATHLETICS.COM Defiance College Yellow Jackets Cross Country fans have an official source for updated news, features, statistics and more; www. DefianceAthletics.com. It’s the official home of the DC Soccer program on the web! Log on today to find out more about the 2014 edition of the Yellow Jackets.
MEDIA SERVICES GENERAL INFORMATION The 2014 edition of the Defiance College Cross Country Media Guide was written, edited and published by the DC Sports Information Office for use by the news media.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS Media members must adhere to the following guidelines regarding Defiance College player interviews: (1) All player interviews must be coordinated through the Sports Information Office; (2) Players are available for interviews, either at the Sports Information CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA CONTACT Office or via telephone prior to practice (generally 1:30-4:00 The media coordinator for the Yellow Jackets Cross Country p.m.) and following the completion of practice; (3) Please give program is Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Mr. Hoedt at least 24 hours notice; (4) No interviews will be allowed prior may be reached at (419) 783-2566 or jhoedt@defiance.edu to kickoff on gameday. WEEKLY MEDIA SERVICES The Sports Information Office produces a weekly release featuring game notes, updated statistics and other pertinent information on the Yellow Jackets cross country team. To access this release, please log on to www.DefianceAthletics.com and click on the link to Cross Country. Each week’s release will be located on the right side of the web page. The PDF formatted document is posted every Tuesday by noon.
INTERNET ACCESS The Defiance College Athletics complex offers wireless internet throught the area. For more information, please contact the Sports Information Office.
PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for credentials for working press, photographers, television and radio should be made to Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Credentials should be requested at least seven days in advance of the game. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance, please contact the Sports Information Office.
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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE
Defiance College is a private liberal arts-based college providing outstanding academic programs and co-curricular activities for a student body of more than 1,000 students. Defiance College offers students the best of both worlds. In a small campus environment, students can have hands-on experiences in their field of study through quality internships, domestic and international travel, diverse cultural encounters, and distinctive service and research opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through excellent academic programs led by motivated and caring faculty, Defiance College students make connections through a blend of professional preparation and real-world experience that will strengthen their resume. Students find a world of opportunities to enhance their academic experience, from cultural visits in world-class cities across the continent, to international trips through the DC Global program, all of which open minds to new ideas and cultures and provide insights to help in competition for jobs and graduate school placement. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition.
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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE
For the past four years DC has been named a Military Friendly School for providing significant benefits and services to veterans. Defiance College was also selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its Community Engagement Classification. The McMaster School for Advancing Humanity was created to provide opportunities for DC undergraduate students and faculty to more closely examine global issues and how they affect the human condition. Faculty and students conducted projects during the 2012-2013 year in Belize and Cambodia, and will travel to Tanzania during the 2013-14 academic year. The School serves as the umbrella for the Service Leadership Program developing leadership communication, conflict resolution and cultural awareness, with the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program providing opportunities for students to participate in an honors curriculum, and Project 701, a student-run nonprofit organization. Defiance College is also home of the Hench Autism Studies Program, an innovative, multi-faceted program designed to specifically address the late adolescent years and the transition of individuals with autism to adulthood. Student life is an important part of a Defiance College education. Activities include student government, musical and theater groups, religious organizations, intercultural organizations, honor societies, special interest groups, intramural athletics, and four Greek chapters including a service fraternity. As a national leader in the field of service learning and engagement, DC teaches students to take the knowledge they have gained and use it to change lives for the better in their communities, in distant villages and in their careers. Approximately 10,000 men and women across the globe claim Defiance College as their alma mater, and they excel in all walks of life.
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
GEORGE M. SMART ATHLETIC CENTER
Defiance College boasts some of the premier facilities within the region for Division III. The Yellow Jackets play in front of the loyal DC fans at Justin F. Coressel Stadium. The 4,000-capacity facility was completed in 1994 and includes a full working pressbox with internet connection and webcasting capabilities. A full athletic training room is also located within the complex, along with a team-meeting facility, perfect for reviewing game film with full-color projectors for diagraming offensive and defensive strategy. DC also recently opened an 84,000 square-foot field house in February of 2012. The multi-purpose floor provides additional year-round training areas for all 22 varsity athletic programs at Defiance College. The George also boasts a full athletic training room, expanded fitness and free-weight areas and two fulllength batting cages. All of these facilities are available for use by Defiance College Yellow Jacket student-athletes.
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DEFIANCE ATHLETIC FACILITIES COMPLEX
BUCHMAN FITNESS CENTER
KARL H. WEANER CENTER
JUSTIN F. CORESSEL STADIUM
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Defiance College has challenged students to defy the ordinary by exploring academic boundaries, taking on roles of civic responsibility and leadership, and becoming engaged on campus and in the community. All of this makes for an extraordinary college experience. Nowhere else will you find students committed to their communities like Defiance College, and nowhere else will you find student-athletes and coaches as immersed in service and engagement. Each year, DC student-athletes collectively contribute more than 2,000 hours of service in their community. Several teams have traditional service projects that they perform on an annual basis. Many students are also involved in service through Defiance’s stellar programs such as the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, the Service Leadership Program, and Project 701. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition. Defiance College is also featured for excellence in blending academics with community work by The Princeton Review in its Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Defiance College Sports Medicine features some of the finest facilities in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. After recent renovations were completed to the athletic facilities on the campus of Defiance College, Yellow Jackets student-athletes now have access to one of the most comprehensive departments in the region. Boasting three separate locations within the Defiance Athletics sports complex, the Athletic Training team makes sure the student-athletes here at Defiance College receive the best treatment possible. The DC Athletic Training main office is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Community Center. The staff also works out of athletic training rooms located within Justin F. Coressel Stadium, as well as the Duane C. Hocking Athletic Training room within the new George M. Smart Athletic Center. Under the direction of head athletic trainer Kevin Tong, Associate Athletic Trainer Kathleen Westfall and Assistant Athletic Trainer Andrew Bacon, Defiance College Athletic Training works tirelessly to make sure our studentathletes receive the highest level of care possible. Defiance College also features the Athletic Training undergraduate program that enhances the services provided to the athletic teams. The staff also features a comprehensive medical team that features four physicians in a variety of medical specialties.
ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF
Kevin Tong Head Athletic Trainer ktong@defiance.edu (419) 783-2340
Kathleen Westfall Associate Athletic Trainer kwestfall@defiance.edu (419) 783-2345
Samantha Grove Graduate Assistant sgrove@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829
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Nick Albertson Graduate Assistant nalbertson@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829
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ATHLETIC TRAINING TEAM PHYSICIANS
Dr. William Finerty
Dr. Nathan Fogt
Dr. Kelle Gooden
Dr. Gary Okuley
2014-2015 ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT ASSISTANT STAFF
Chrissy Bernazzoli
Stephanie Coble
Allison Jamiot
Savannah Marquez
Mckayla McAvoy
Jordan Michel
Hope Neargarder
Brittany Pease
Marcus Pompey
Sean Roberts
Alli Rowland
Jill Schneider
Brittany Shough
Josh Slayton
Alexis Walker
Megan Warren
Sonny Windhorst
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HEAD COACHES
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Jason Allen Women’s Lacrosse
Jessica Cox Morris Women’s Basketball
Athena Miller Swimming & Diving
Jenny Vincent Women’s Soccer
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Tyler Ault Men’s/Women’s Tennis
John Hartpence Cross Country/Track & Field
Fred Moore Men’s/Women’s Golf
Brie Brenner Volleyball
Tom Heil Men’s Basketball
Jodie Holava Softball
Brian Sheehan Football
Alex Van der Sluijs Men’s Soccer
Ben Whitcraft Men’s Lacrosse
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Derek Woodley Baseball
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PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB THE PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB: HELPING TO SUPPORT A QUALITY ATHLETICS PROGRAM The Purple and Gold Club Inc. was founded in the early 1970's by Defiance community members who wanted to do something extra for all the student-athletes at Defiance College. Since its inception, the club has continually grown and has exceeded 225 members. The club serves to provide both financial assistance and personal support for the entire athletics department. For over 35 years, the supporters of the Purple and Gold Club have made Defiance College a Please visit www.dcpurpleandgoldclub.com or call (419) 783-2342 to join, or renew your membership for the 2014-2015 school year! PLATINUM MEMBERS - $200 or above -Two all-sports passes, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. GOLD MEMBERS - $125 or above -One all-sports pass, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. PURPLE MEMBERS - $75 or above -One all-sports pass, One parking pass for all home football games, Media guide for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. JACKET MEMBERS - $50 or above -One parking pass for all home football games, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications.
Over the past several years, an average of $20,000 has been provided to the DC Athletics Department by the P&G Club.
PLATINUM MEMBERS Jerry Bergman & Julie Fritz-Bergman Randy & Marilyn Buchman Dean & Judie Colwell Mark & Keeta Diller Bill Finerty Gene & Lois Goings Karl & Iris Kessler Charlie & Janet Koch Bob & Marge Kroeger Tim & Sandy Larson
Service Master by McCann Mr. Ralph & Mrs. Ruth Miday Wes & Heather Moats Family Mark & Karen Moats Kevin & Vivian Rettig Jim & Kandy Selgo Hele & Ronald Singleton Bill & Kathy Small Norman & Carole Thomas Jeff & Theresa Walker
Carole & John Weaner Steven H. Weaver Tim & Carol Whetstone Reliable Telecomm Inc. Chris & Joni Widman Jack Lorenz Mark & Debbie Rowland Doug & Kathy Dennis
Joe & Sue O’Neil William & Jane Parker Jims Fire Extinguisher Terry Penner Bob & Alice Rote Craig & Gayle Rutter Todd Roberts & Florida Team & House Mates
Phyl Snyder Sam & Chris Switzer Jim & Lisa Weaner Rudy & Timera Yovich Kent Moyer Westfall Family
Matthew & Connie Miller Alton J. Myers Double OO Motorcoach William & Mary Richter Kelly & David Simion Roger T. Westrick Donald N. Westrick
Tom & Jean Hubbard Kevin & Judy Kuhn Chris & Pam Righi Jerry Spence Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Small George & Yvonne Thompson
Dave & Sada Laurendeau Chuck & Helen McGervey Dr. & Mrs. John Moats Fred & Carol Moore Jim & Kristen Nusbaum Kathy & Randy Punches Tim Sauer Dave & Lynne Saunders Brett & Krista Scott Joyce & Greg Shank
Gary Teague Ron & Lisa McGinnis Athena Miller Jared & Mariah Orzolek The Brian Sheehan Family Paige & Alex Van der Sluijs Rob & Joyce Walker Paul, Jenny, Gretchen & Ben Weber Andrew & Michelle Bacon
GOLD MEMBERS Tom & Barb Callan Helen Frey Fun Factory Promotional Products Tom & K.T. Heil Jan Hubbard Craig & Patti McCord Robert D. Newvine
PURPLE MEMBERS Jim & Susan Crowell Jack & Carol DeLano Roger & Karen Farlee Phil Fogt Ron & Jacqueline Hale John & Laura Hartpence Maxie J. Lambright
JACKET MEMBERS S.G. & Linda Brugler Steve & Christine Burke Bruce & Debbie Carpenter Mike & Karen Edelbrock Darrell & Kimberly Handy Dave & Debbi Hill Marv Hohenberger Jodie Holava Joe & Marsha Holava The Hubler Family
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ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Alumni Varsity ‘D’ is an organization comprised of all former Yellow Jacket letterwinners. The goals of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ are: - Further promote athletics at Defiance College - Coordinate the spirit of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ letterwinners with that of the DC athletics program - Help stimulate a better relationship among athletes’ parents, friends of the College and the DC athletics program - Aid the athletics staff in the recruitment of student-athletes - Maintain a close relationship among DC student-athletes - Sponsor the DC Athletics Hall of Fame, Coach-of-the-Year and Honorary Letterman programs
As Alumni Varsity ‘D’ contributors, we join together to do great things. AVD has contributed over $30,000 this past year to support the special needs of our athletic department. Below are just a few of the projects supported by AVD in the past. - $40,000 to go toward our field house pledge of $100,000 - $18,000 for weight room in George M. Smart Athletic Center - $10,000 for chairs, rugs and safety padding in Weaner Center - $10,000 for new lighting in Weaner Center - $10,000 to refinish and paint floors in the Weaner Center - $10,000 to refurbish the Hohenberger Lounge - $10,000 for the new Sal Hench Field press box
- $10,000 to purchase new seating for Winsper-Knobel Field - $8,000 for updates to Sal Hench Field - $7,500 for locker rooms for men’s and women’s soccer - $5,500 for the Craig Rutter Field press box - $4,000 for a new 40-pound washer for The George - $3,000 for new ticket booths at the Justin F. Coressel Stadium
Your contributions go directly toward helping current student-athletes at Defiance College. Be a part of the AVD’s annual giving program and make a difference today! Call Alumni Relations at (419) 783-2572 for more information, or visit the Defiance College Alumni Varsity ‘D’ website at http://alumni.defiance.edu and click the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ tab in the lower portion of the left column.
Megan Grieser (‘03) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Terry Morman (‘90) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles Nafziger (‘73) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Ernesto Vilar (‘79) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Kevin Wierman (‘78) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
DEFIANCE COLLEGE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid, or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.
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ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ HALL OF FAME 1974 Dr. Dennis D. Bell, 1947 Leighton Conkey, 1925 Victor Fowler, 1933 Merle A. McDonald, 1948 Gilbert Smith, 1928 Olan Smith, 1946 Charles Hemlein, 1918 1975 Joseph Bowers, 1932 Dr. Charles Krouse, 1943 Howard Scheurman, 1926 1976 Fred J. Brown, 1922 Richard M. Small, 1949 Fred Thompson, 1911 1977 Dr. Michael D. Craden, 1960 William A. Pellington, 1951 Dr. Charles F. Wahl, 1949 1978 Lloyd E. Geer, 1931 Lavon “Ed” Rex Vernon C. Snyder, 1950 1979 R. Jack Behringer, 1949 O. Dudley Ebersole, 1932 Thomas J. Grzywinski, 1963 C. Leslie James, 1926 1980 R. Donnell Cathey, 1965 Dr. Ralph H. Geer, 1930 Dallas J. Gisler, 1933 Dick Lord, 1943
1983 Raymond (Bill) Rex, 1938 Dr. Rowen (Coach - 1951-54) Olen J. Slough, 1932 Dr. Jack P. Yager, 1943 1984 Frederick W. Bennetts C. Bruce Derricotte, 1950 Robert R. Diller, 1949 George M. Smart, 1967 1985 Frederick G. Fox, 1929 Charles A. Koch, 1960 John G. Manchester, 1941 1986 Jose M. Arellano, 1967 Dr. James F. Ladd, 1958 Roger Merb (Coach 1967-70) 1987 Roger D. Eicher, 1956 Lowell L. Snider, 1959 Ray Sumpter, 1951 John T. Szabo, 1960 1988 Bruce Baer, 1974 Carlin B. Carpenter, 1964 Clare Fahrer, 1935 Robert P. Heischman, 1936 1989 Robert H. Deitrick, 1960 Jerry D. Griffith, 1970 Duane C. Hocking Robert A. Martin, 1976
1981 Benjamin F. Davis, 1967 Charles “Skip” Vosler, 1966 Raymond R. Etzler, 1963
1990 Virgil M. Feeney, 1940 Larry Holden, 1970 Joyce D. Anderson, 1966 Paul Yoder, 1959
1982 Martin A. Baumhower, 1963 Blaine P. Dowler, 1943 Obed H. May, 1920 Kirk Mee, III (Coach - 1963-66)
1991 Carol A. Anderson (Coach) Emmett Clinton Dix II, 1971 Donald B. Dunham, 1938 Paul E. Ladd, 1961
Lester H. Hale, 1934 1992 Marv Hohenberger Howard E. Meyer, 1958 David Al Polzin, 1971 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1993 Ltc. Michael E. Hittle, 1973 Dan J. Kline, 1968 Deryll Rohda, 1977 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1994 Thomas P. Herman, 1966 Dennis M. Kidwell, 1969 Norman Krueckeberg, 1965 Walter C. Zverina, 1958 1995 James W. Arnzen, 1980 Thomas F. Bauerle, 1970 Howard D. Johnson, 1970 Paul R. Ondrus, 1971 1996 James D. Amstutz, 1972 Alan R. Moore, 1959 Christine M. Slattery, 1979 Lori B. Ward, 1986 1997 Kendall K. Bush, 1974 John M. Decker, 1971 James J. Mains, Jr., 1940 Vicki L. Martinich, 1979 1998 Cletus E. Dreher, 1950 Lowell E. Gingrich, 1940 Larry R. Papenfuss, 1981 Patricia A. Peter, 1971 1999 Dennis Bostelman, 1988 Don F. Canfield, 1950 Joseph F. Dawson, 1950 Kenneth R. Rollins, 1956
2000 Connie S. Collier, 1981 Gary L. Evans, 1970 James A. Glase, 1970 Martha E. Mallott, 1981 Darcy M. Robinson, 1983 2001 Russell E. Glenn, 1954 A. Bernard Hatch, 1953 Kathy E. (Elliott) Krygier, 1973 Paul D. Yon, 1970 Linda (Laughrey) Zelms, 1971 2002 Elmo Faiella, 1953 Kevin Finfrock, 1986 Marcia (Burton) House, 1982 Holland Huss, 1951 Frank Lantz, Jr., 1968 2003 Denise Bierly, 1990 Jerry Futrell, 1980 Martha Litherland (Coach - 1979-87) Mitchell Naufel, 1981 Ronald Tisdale, 1977 2004 Lawrence Bowers, 1933 Kirsten Meyer, 1976 Mark Meyer, 1979 Brent Renollet, 1986 Cathy (Robinson) Rohr, 1980 2005 Deborah (Shreve) Baringer, 1973 Tracy (Hanson) Beck, 1985 Michael S. Burke, 1974 Sheri (Plassman) Kovaleski, 1984 Michael R. Snyder, 1964
Michael England, 1974 Robin Harris, 1980 2008 Doug Murray, 1983 Marv Retcher, 1972 Patricia Schwiebert, 1984 George Stockman, 1957 2009 Cindy (Youtsey) Conner, 1992 David Scott, 1973 Mark Shine, 1974 Michael Wright, 1972 2010 Rodger Geren, 1969 Timothy Lee, 1976 Tami (Moser) Lupton, 1998 Steven Wilkin, 1975 2011 Jeff Boulton, 1984 Stanley Meinen, 1985 Tammy Parker, 1987 Walter Turner, 1982 2012 Ernie Doherty, 1971 Tyrone Gilbert, 1980 Tom Held, 1985 Darlene Kaufman, 1988 2013 Sarah Harman, 2003 James D. Harris, 1992 Sheila McGill, 1994 Brett Wingate, 1983
2006 Randy Buchman (Coach - 1964-69) Cindy Elliott (Coach - 1983-94) Dan Renftle, 1985 Ed Roeth, 1971 Noel Underwood, 1957 2007 Pam Borton, 1987
ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Michael Snyder, 1964 - President Annette Hoeffel, 1999 - Past President Jacob Arnold, 2014 Jeffrey Boulton, 1984
S.G. Brugler, 1968 Kelly Coble, 2011 Mark Miller, 1981 William Ondrus, 1980
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David Polzin, 1971 Brent Renollet, 1986 Marv Retcher, 1972
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2014 SEASON
OUTLOOK
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2014 SCHEDULE
Date Event 08/29/14 at Manchester Hokum Karem 09/13/14 at Calvin Invitational 09/27/14 at Wilmington Pre-Nationals 10/03/14 at All-Ohio Championships 10/17/14 at Wilmington Invitational 11/01/14 HCAC Championships 11/15/14 at NCAA Regional Championships 11/22/14 at NCAA DIII National Championships
Location N. Manchester, Ind. Grand Rapids, Mich. Mason, Ohio Cedarville, Ohio Wilmington, Ohio Earlham, Ind. Mason, Ohio Mason, Ohio
Time 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. TBA
HEARTLAND COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Member Anderson University Bluffton University Defiance College Earlham College Franklin College Hanover College Manchester College Mount Saint Joseph Rose-Hulman Transylvania University
Location Anderson, Ind. Bluffton, Ohio Defiance, Ohio Richmond, Ind. Franklin, Ind. Hanover, Ind. N. Manchester, Ind.
Cincinnati, Ohio Terre Haute, Ind. Lexington, Ky.
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WOMEN’S ROSTER
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Name
Year
Kelsey Bowling Marissa Bussard Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Courtney Kunk Eme Miller Anna Prinkey Whitney Schalk Aaron Textor Taylor Traut
Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So.
Hometown
Sidney, Ohio Whitehall, Ohio Defiance, Ohio Ney, Ohio St. Henry, Ohio Portland, Ind. Brook Park, Ohio Bellevue, Ohio Swanton, Ohio Bettsville, Ohio
High School
Houston Bloom-Carroll Defiance Fairview St. Henry Jay County Midpark Bellevue Swanton Bettsville
BY HIGH SCHOOL Indiana (1) Jay County
Eme Miller
Ohio (9) Houston Kelsey Blowling Bloom-Carroll Marissa Bussard Defiance Brittney Holmes Fairview Kyrsten King St. Henry Courtney Kunk Midpark Anna Prinkey Bellevue Whitney Schalk Swanton Aaron Textor Bettsville Taylor Traut
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Name Year Clayton Bruggeman So. Jaymes Cole Fr. Colin Krick So. Jacob Rindler So. Zach Roush So. Sebastian Rue Sr. Diego Sanchez Fr. Andrew Senecal Sr.
Hometown St. Henry, Ohio Vero Beach, Fla. Hicksville, Ohio St. Henry, Ohio Nashville, Ind. Defiance, Ohio Kissimmee, Fla. North Baltimore, Ohio
High School St. Henry Vero Beach Antwerp Local St. Henry Brown County Ayersville Celebration North Baltimore
BY HIGH SCHOOL Florida (2) Celebration Vero Beach Indiana (1) Brown County
Diego Sanchez Jaymes Cole Zach Roush
Ohio (5) St. Henry (2) Jacob Rindler Clayton Bruggeman Antwerp Local Colin Krick N. Baltimore Andrew Senecal Ayersville Sebastian Rue
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KELSEY
BOWLING S
ENIOR SIDNEY, OH / HOUSTON
HOLMES S OPHOMORE
DEFIANCE, OH /DEFIANCE HS
HS
Junior (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on six occasions … Had a team best finish of second and averaged a finish of 3.71 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 17th and averaged a finish of 151 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 22:06.2 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 22:26.4 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 26:40.0 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 28:02.0 ... Sophomore (2012): Focused once again on the pole vault event for the DC track and field squad … Notched a top height of 2.60 meters during both the indoor and outdoor campaigns … Freshman (2011): Competed in the pole vault for the Purple and Gold track and field squad during the outdoor season … Recorded a seasonbest height of 2.65 meters at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships … Prep: Lettered all four years at Houston High for coaches Ron Boeke and Sandy Heitkamp … Earned the teams most improved award during senior season … Also was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and track and field … Honor roll member … Personal: Kelsey Bowling … Daughter of Jon and Darla Bowling … Double majoring in psychology and social work with a minor in autism studies … Also runs for the Defiance track and field team …
MARISSA
BUSSARD S ENIOR
WHITEHALL, OH / BLOOM-CARROLL HS
Junior (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on six occasions … Had a team best finish of second and averaged a finish of 3.86 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 14th and averaged a finish of 156.86 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 22:08.9 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 22:18.5 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 26:29.6 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 28:22.8 ... Sophomore (2012): Ran in all five events for the Yellow Jackets ... Finished in the top five for the Yellow Jackets in three events ... Ran a season-best 5k time of 23:52.4 at the Wilmington Fall Classic ... Ran a season-best 6k time of 28:42.7 at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships ... Finished a season best 27th overall at the Bluffton Invitational (6k) with a 32:00.0 ... Named to the HCAC Academic All-Conference team ... Freshman (2011): Finished a season-best fourth-place among DC harriers at the NCAA Div. III Regional Championships on November 11 … Set season-best time of 24:36.8 at Wilmington Fall Classic on October 14th ... Competed in five-of-six meets on the year … Prep: Four-year letterwinner at Bloom-Carroll High for Margaret McCoy … Member of National Honor Society … Named class valedictorian … Personal: Marissa Bussard … Daughter of Ken and Pam Bussard … Majoring in forensic science with a minor in chemistry … Also runs for the Defiance track and field team …
Freshman (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on seven occasions … Had a team best finish of third and averaged a finish of 3.29 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 15th and averaged a finish of 151.29 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 22:14.0 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 22:20.5 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 26:25.4 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 27:51.0 ... Prep: Four-year letterwinner for head coach Scott Saner at Defiance High … Also lettered in track and field three years … Four-year honor roll member … Personal: Brittney Holmes … Daughter of Jerry and Diana Holmes … Father Jerry played football for the Yellow Jackets … Majoring in molecular biology … Also runs for the Defiance track and field team …
KYRSTEN
KING S OPHOMRE
NEY, OH / FAIRVIEW HS Freshman (2013): Competed in five events … Finished as a scoring runner on three occasions … Had a team best finish of second and averaged a finish of 4.4 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 19th and averaged a finish of 142 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 23:08.4 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 23:08.4 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 25:54.1 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 27:52.8 ... Prep: Four-year letterwinner at Fairview High for head coach Katrina Tonneas … Regional qualifier from 2010-12 and was the team’s most valuable player in 2012 … Made the Top-30 list in both junior (No. 10) and senior (No. 5) campaigns … Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Kelly King … Majoring in nursing …
COURTNEY
KUNK FRESHMAN
ST. HENRY, OH / ST. HENRY HS Prep: Letterwinner for four years at St. Henry High School ... Team MVP all four years ... State qualifier in cross country senior year ... Personal: Born in Coldwater, Ohio ... Daughter of Todd and Linda Kunk ... Has two brothers; Riley and Jack and one sister; Brooklyn ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Also a member of the DC Track and Field Team ...
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WHITNEY
EME
SCHALK F
MILLER S
RESHMAN
OPHOMORE
BELLEVUE, OH /BELLEVUE HS
PORTLAND, IND. / JAY COUNTY HS
Sophomore (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on seven occasions … Had a team best finish of first and averaged a finish of 1.0 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of first and averaged a finish of 21.43 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 19:09.2 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 19:10.1 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 22:37.9 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 24:00.1 ... Freshman (2012): Competed for the Purple and Gold swim team and notched four individual program records, along with two relay records … Prep: Earned three varsity letters at Jay County High under head coach Brian McCavoy … Leadership award recipient in 2011 … Helped team to sectional title all four years … Also lettered in swimming and track and field … Personal: Emilee Miller … Daughter of Michele Miller … Majoring in Wellness and Corporate Fitness … Also is a member of the Defiance swimming and track and field teams …
Prep: Lettered four years at Bellevue High School ... Also lettered in basketball, track, and softball ... Personal: Whitney Schalk ... Daughter of Kevin and Laurie Schalk ... Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology ... Also a member of the Defiance women’s basketball team ...
AARON
TEXTOR F RESHMAN
SWANTON, OH / SWANTON HS Prep: Letterwinner for three years at Sawnton High School under Head Coach Ryan Borer ... Distance MVP in Track from 2012-14 ... MVP for Cross Country in 2012 and 2013 ... Scholar Athlete ... Two Time Regional Qualifier ... Recipient of several academic awards including; Perfect SOPHOMORE Attendance, Teacher’s Award for Math, Civic Award, Environmental BROOK PARK, OH / MIDPARK HS Award, Social Studies Award, English Award, Psychology Award, and Statistics Award ... Recipient of the Honors Diploma ... Personal: Born in Fort Campbell, Ky. ... Daughter of Jeff and Shera Freshman (2013): Competed in five events … Had a team best finish Textor ... Has three sisters; Hayle, Lexus, and Mckena ... of seventh and averaged a finish of 8.0 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 22nd and averaged a finish of 194 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 24:12.6 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 24:51.4 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 30:38.3 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 30:53.9 ... TAYLOR Prep: Two-year letterwinner and captain at Midpark High for head coach Rick Mack … Also lettered in track and field and competed in basketball and volleyball … Made honor roll all four years … Personal: Anna Prinkey … Daughter of Ron and Pat Prinkey … MaSOPHOMORE joring in restoration ecology … Also runs for the Defiance track and BETTSVILLE, OH / BETTSVILLE HS field team …
ANNA
PRINKEY
TRAUT
Freshman (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on one occasion … Had a team best finish of fifth and averaged a finish of 6.71 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 21st and averaged a finish of 179.14 ... Had a best 5K overall time of 23:00.4 and averaged a 5K finishing time of 23:23.4 ... Had a best 6K overall time of 27:46.7 and averaged a 6K finishing time of 29:44.8 ... Prep: Did not participate in cross country but did letter all four years in volleyball, track and field and softball at Bettsville High … Personal: Taylor Traut … Daughter of Kathy Reiter … Majoring in molecular biology … Also runs for the Defiance track and field team …
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CLAYTON
KRICK S
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OPHOMORE ST. HENRY, OH / ST. HENRY
OPHOMORE
HS
Freshman (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on six occasions … Had a team best finish of third and averaged a finish of 4.43 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 20th and averaged a finish of 119.29 ... Had a best overall time of 27:49.3 and averaged a finishing time of 28:58.2 ... Prep: Three-year letterwinner for head coach Micheal Eyink at St. Henry High … Named All-Midwest Athletic Conference in 2012 … Qualified for state each season from 2010-12 ... Helped team to MAC Title in 2010 and District Championship in 2011 ... Personal: Clayton Bruggeman ... Son of Jeff and Amy Bruggeman … Majoring in business administration ... Runs for the Purple and Gold track and field team …
HICKSVILLE, OH /ANTWERP LOCAL HS
Freshman (2013): Competed in seven events … Finished as a scoring runner on five occasions … Had a team best finish of fourth and averaged a finish of 5.14 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 14th and averaged a finish of 127.57 ... Had a best overall time of 28:10.3 and averaged a finishing time of 29:04.7 ... Prep: Lettered all four years and was a team captain for head coach Cord Erhart at Antwerp Local High … Named FirstTeam Green Meadows Conference … Earned most improved and coach’s award, along with being named team’s most valuable player ... Also lettered in basketball and track and field ... Personal: Colin Krick ... Son of Dave and Michelle Krick … Brother Hayden ran cross country and track and field for Defiance from 2009-13 and earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference in both during his career … Majoring in criminal justice and psychology ... Runs for the Purple and Gold track and field team ...
JACOB
JAYMES
COLE F
RINDLER S
RESHMAN
OPHOMORE
ST. HENRY, OH / ST. HENRY HS
VERO BEACH, FLA. / VERO BEACH HS
Prep: Lettered four years at Vero Beach High School under Head Coach April Kremkau ... Personal: Born in Kissimmee, Fla. ... Son of Mike and April Cole ... Majoring in History ...
Freshman (2013): Competed in five events … Had a team best finish of seventh and averaged a finish of 8.2 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 21st and averaged a finish of 146.6 ... Had a best overall time of 29:04.5 and averaged a finishing time of 29:39.2 ... Prep: Was a four-year letterwinner in Cross Country and Track & Field at St. Henry High School for head coach Mike Eyink ... First place winner at deistrict event as a senior and junior in the 800-meter event in Track & Field ... Set school record in the event as a junior ... Also lettered in bowling for two seasons ... Personal: Jacob Rindler ... Son of Tony and Sandy Rindler … Has three sisters; Danielle, Carli, and Kayla ... Majoring in Accounting ... Also runs for the Defiance track and field team …
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DIEGO
ZACH
SANCHEZ F
ROUSH S
RESHMAN
OPHOMORE
KISSIMMEE, FL /CELEBRATION HS
NASHVILLE, IN / BROWN COUNTY HS
Freshman (2013): Competed in five events … Had a team best finish of ninth and averaged a finish of 10.6 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 22nd and averaged a finish of 178.4 ... Had a best overall time of 29:57.2 and averaged a finishing time of 30:45.1 ... Prep: Lettered all four years for head coach Robert Abraham at Brown County High … Selected as October Athlete of the Month in 2012 … Golden Eagle Award recipient ... Member of the 500 mile club ... Also lettered for the track and field team … Honor Roll student … Personal: Zachary Roush ... Son of Kevin and Kristi Roush … Majoring in digital forensics with a minor in criminal justice ... Runs for the Purple and Gold track and field team …
Prep: Lettered three years at Celebration High School ... Qualified three times for Regionals ... Recipient of the Army Scholastic Athlete Award ... Also lettered three years for the Track and Field Team ... Personal: Born in Kissimmee, Fla. ... Son of Miguel Sanchez and Maria Lucila Mata ... Majoring in Athletic Training ...
ANDREW
SENECAL S ENIOR
NORTH BALTIMORE, OH / NORTH BALTIMORE HS
SEBASTIAN
RUE S ENIOR
DEFIANCE, OH/ AYERSVILLE HS
Prep: Lettered three years at Ayersville High School ... Qualified four times for Regionals ... Also lettered two years for the basketball team ... Personal: Born in Benning, Ga. ... Son of Randy and Lynn Rue ... Has two brothers; Jordan and Devan ... Majoring in exercise science with a minor in sports management. ... Also runs for the Purple and Gold track and field team.
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Junior (2013): Competed in six events … Finished as a scoring runner on one occasion … Had a team best finish of fourth and averaged a finish of 6.5 among team runners ... Had a best overall finish of 19th and averaged a finish of 148.0 ... Had a best overall time of 28:52.1 and averaged a finishing time of 29:27.8 ... Sophomore (2012): Ran in four events for the Yellow Jackets ... Finished in the top-100 overall three times ... Ran a personal best 29:31.6 in the Wilmington Fall Classic ... Finished a season best 25th overall in the Bluffton Invitational with a 30:26.0 ... Freshman (2011): Registered a season-best finish of 16th place at Defiance Duals on September 10 … Recorded a season-best time of 30:06.1 at the Wilmington Invitational on October 14 … Ran in four-of-six meets on the season ... Prep: Four-year letterwinner for head coach Bradley Rowlinson at North Baltimore High … Named North Baltimore Rookie of the Year … Coach’s Award recipient ... Honored with the Archie Griffen Sportsmanship Award ... Personal: Andrew Senecal ... Son of Mark and Sue Senecal … Majoring in forensic science ...
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12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
John Hartpence enters 2014-15 for his eighth season as the head coach of the Defiance College cross country and track and field programs, where he works primarily with athletes in the distance, hurdles, and field events. The 2012-13 campaign was solid, as Hartpence led his teams to strong finishes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference during each sports season. In the fall, he guided the men’s cross country team to a fourth-place finish in conference, which was the best mark for the team since 2001 and also coached up two First-Team All-HCAC selections for the first time in program history. Then in indoor competition, Hartpence led the DC men and women to third and fourth in conference, respectively. Both sides accrued 16 new school records, three FirstTeam All-HCAC members and seven second-team selections. The teams also racked up three All-Ohio honorees and seven track or field athlete of the week honors. Finally, Hartpence came through with a solid outdoor track and field showing, as both the men’s and women’s squads finished third in the HCAC. They put together six all-conference athletes, three second teamers, three All-Ohio athletes and set six new Purple and Gold Records.
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However, Hartpence’s most outstanding accomplishment has come in his work with AllAmerican Tom Postema over the past two years. The recently graduated Yellow Jacket thrower put together arguably the greatest indoor and outdoor track and field season in school history. Postema competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor competition and the hammer throw, discus and shot put in the outdoor campaign. Over those five events, the Defiance, Ohio native, set the school record in each and holds the conference record in all but the outdoor shot put. During his career, Postema was also a six-time All-Ohio Champion, HCAC Field Athlete of the Year during all four season he competed, a three-time Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year and was twice selected as the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Div. III National Male Athlete of the Week. Finally, to conclude his extensive list of accolades, Hartpence coached up Postema to National Collegiate Athletic Association Div. III All-American status in four different events and was the Div. III National Champion in the Hammer Throw in May of 2013. Hartpence came to Defiance after serving as the head track and field coach at Dickinson College for seven years, where he guided the women’s team to six Centennial Collegiate Conference championships, and saw the men’s team earn five runner-up finishes. In addition to the teams’ success, Hartpence guided his Red Devils to 65 individual conference championships during his tenure at Dickinson, and was voted as the USTFCCAA Mid-East Women’s Indoor Coach of the Year in both 2002 and 2003. Hartpence earned his undergraduate degree in physical education from Cortland College, before completing a master’s of science degree in health and human performance from the University of Montana in 1996. He is certified as a Level II Track and Field Coach for throwing and jumping events.
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school level. Theisen is working towards a master’s of art in education with a sport coaching concentration at Defiance and will graduate in May 2016.
Maria Theisen will be in her first season as an assistant coach for the cross country and track and field programs at Defiance College in 2014-15. She focuses on coaching distance runners with the Defiance track team. Theisen competed in NCAA DIII cross country and track & field at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minn. Theisen was named the team “Rookie of the Year” in both cross country and track during her first year, and in 2012 and 2013 she was named the team’s “Most Valuable Track Athlete.” Theisen currently holds the school record in the 4x800m relay and 1000m run. Academically, Theisen earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology in December 2013. During the spring after graduation, she worked in the events and services division for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and coached distance runners at the high www.DefianceAthletics.com
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RESULTS BY EVENT
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Defiance Duals Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
Time 25:48.0 29:02.0 29:49.0 29:15.0 29:10.9 28:45.0 30:45.6 31:54.4 30:57.0
DC Place 1st 3rd 6th 5th 4th 2nd 7th 9th 8th
Overall 1st 15th 19th 17th 16th 14th 21st 25th 22nd
Calvin Pre-Regional Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K
Time 19:10.9 22:14.0 22:06.2 23:05.8 22:08.9 23:00.4 24:58.9 24:12.6
DC Place 1st 4th 2nd 6th 3rd 5th 8th 9th
Overall 52nd 253rd 245th 277th 249th 274th 300th 288th
Otterbein Invite Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
Time 23:56.5 28:19.3 27:38.1 28:33.4 28:45.6 29:36.8 31:16.7 31:06.4
DC Place 1st 3rd 2nd 4th 5th 6th 8th 7th
Overall 7th 139th 109th 144th 152nd 168th 189th 188th
All-Ohio Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
Time 24:43.4 28:48:.8 28:44.9 27:27.7 30:20.4 30:25.1 31:48.0 -
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Overall 40th 112th 109th 99th 123rd 124th 129th -
Wilmington Invite Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K 5K
Time 19:09.2 22:27.1 23:08.4 22:46.5 22:06.4 22:28.0 23:46.5 25:09.8 25:30.2
DC Place 1st 3rd 6th 5th 2nd 4th 7th 8th 9th
Overall 22nd 273rd 320th 289th 245th 274th 341st 365th 369th
HCAC Meet Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
Time 22:54.5 26:25.4 25:54.1 29:09.3 26:32.7 27:28.8 29:44.2 29:44.2 30.38.3
DC Place 1st 3rd 2nd 6th 4th 5th 8th 7th 9th
Overall 3rd 61st 49th 91st 63rd 81st 99th 97th 103rd
NCAA Regionals Eme Miller Brittney Holmes Kyrsten King Kelsey Bowling Sadie Daeger Marissa Bussard Taylor Traut Amanda Fooce Anna Prinkey
Distance 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
Time 22:37.9 26:39.6 27:03.2 26:40.0 27:37.3 26:29.6 27:46.7 -
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Eme Miller Best 5K.....................................19:09.2 Best 6K.....................................22:37.9 Best DC Place................................1st Best Overall Place..........................1st Brittney Holmes Best 5K.....................................22:14.0 Best 6K.....................................26:25.4 Best DC Place................................3rd Best Overall Place........................15th Kyrsten King Best 5K.....................................23:08.4 Best 6K.....................................25:54.1 Best DC Place...............................2nd Best Overall Place........................19th Kelsey Blowling Best 5K.....................................22:06.2 Best 6K.....................................26:32.7 Best DC Place...............................2nd Best Overall Place........................17th Sadie Daeger Best 5K.....................................22:06.2 Best 6K.....................................26:32.7 Best DC Place...............................2nd Best Overall Place........................16th Marissa Bussard Best 5K.....................................22:08.9 Best 6K.....................................26:29.6 Best DC Place...............................2nd Best Overall Place.......................14th Taylor Traut Best 5K.....................................23:00.4 Best 6K.....................................27:46.7 Best DC Place................................5th Best Overall Place........................21st Amanda Fooce Best 5K.....................................24:58.9 Best 6K.....................................29:44.2 Best DC Place................................7th Best Overall Place........................25th Anna Prinkey Best 5K......................................24:12.6 Best 6K......................................30:38.3 Best DC Place.................................7th Best Overall Place........................22nd
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Defiance Duals Joe Davis Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Troy Parrett Andrew Senecal Jacob Merryfield Jacob Rindler Zach Roush Billy Platter
Time 26:53.0 29:09.8 30:53.6 30:13.1 30:04.4 30:50.5 29:44.9 31:06.6 31:29.5 31:55.4
DC Place 1st 2nd 7th 5th 4th 6th 3rd 8th 9th 10th
Overall 1st 8th 20th 14th 12th 19th 10th 21st 22nd 23rd
Calvin Pre-Regional Joe Davis Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Troy Parrett Andrew Senecal Jacob Merryfield Jacob Rindler Zach Roush Billy Platter
Time 25:44.6 27:50.8 28:26.6 28:10.3 28:41.1 28:09.6 29:13.1 28:56.9 29:08.0 29:57.2 30:19.0
DC Place 1st 2nd 5th 4th 6th 3rd 9th 7th 8th 10th 11th
Overall 23rd 168th 212th 194th 232nd 193rd 254th 243rd 252nd 279th 289th
Otterbein Invite Joe Davis Madison Murphy Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Troy Parrett Andrew Senecal Jacob Merryfield Jacob Rindler Zach Roush Billy Platter
Time 26:22.8 28:05.1 29:30.4 28:49.7 29:03.6 28:52.6 29:46.8 28:52.1 29:20.9 29:32.8 30:31.2 30:49.8
DC Place 1st 2nd 8th 3rd 6th 5th 10th 4th 7th 9th 11th 12th
Overall 1st 48th 133rd 89th 107th 93rd 143rd 91st 127th 137th 166th 173rd
All-Ohio Joe Davis Madison Murphy Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Troy Parrett
Time 26:09.4 29:10.5 28:24.9 29:39.6 29:43.0 29:28.6 32:58.8
DC Place 1st 3rd 2nd 5th 6th 4th 7th
Overall 4th 84th 71st 95th 98th 90th 130th
Wilmington Invite Joe Davis Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Troy Parrett Andrew Senecal Jacob Merryfield Jacob Rindler Zach Roush Billy Platter
Time 25:43.2 26:59.3 28:44.4 28:48.9 29:50.8 28:24.7 28:53.1 29:13.3 29:04.5 30:59.2 30:28.8
DC Place 1st 2nd 4th 5th 9th 3rd 6th 8th 7th 11th 10th
Overall 16th 77th 223rd 232rd 289th 195th 235th 256th 249th 333rd 312th
HCAC Meet Joe Davis Madison Murphy Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Troy Parrett Andrew Senecal Jacob Merryfield Jacob Rindler Zach Roush Billy Platter Joe Hilton
Time 26:25.7 27:17.6 28:03.3 28:24.4 28:44.7 29:06.4 29:48.7 29:21.6 29:23.8 29:24.3 30:48.5 30:00.9 34:09.5
DC Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 10th 7th 8th 9th 12th 11th 13th
Overall 5th 22nd 40th 47th 54th 64th 82nd 70th 71st 74th 92nd 86th 114th
NCAA Regionals Joe Davis Madison Murphy Josh Hilton Clayton Bruggeman Colin Krick Adam Grillot Andrew Senecal
Time 26:05.3 28:25.5 27:49.0 27:49.3 28:49.5 29:14.6 29:36.4
DC Place 1st 4th 2nd 3rd 5th 6th 7th
Overall 34th 174th 148th 149th 194th 211th 219th
Joe Davis Best.........................................25:43.2 Best DC Place...............................1st Best Overall Place.........................1st Madison Murphy Best ........................................27:17.6 Best DC Place.............................2nd Best Overall Place.....................22nd Josh Hilton Best ........................................26:59.3 Best DC Place.............................2nd Best Overall Place.......................8th Clayton Bruggeman Best..........................................27:49.3 Best DC Place..............................3rd Best Overall Place.......................20th Colin Krick Best..........................................28:10.3 Best DC Place...............................4th Best Overall Place.......................14th Adam Grillot Best..........................................28:41.1 Best DC Place...............................4th Best Overall Place.......................64th -
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Troy Parrett Best...........................................28:09.6 Best DC Place...............................3rd Best Overall Place........................12th Andrew Senecal Best ..........................................28:52.1 Best DC Place................................4th Best Overall Place........................19th Jacob Merryfield Best ..........................................28:56.9 Best DC Place................................3rd Best Overall Place........................10th Jacob Rindler Best ..........................................29:04.5 Best DC Place................................7th Best Overall Place........................21st Zach Roush Best ..........................................29:57.2 Best DC Place................................9th Best Overall Place.......................22nd Billy Platter Best ..........................................30:00.9 Best DC Place...............................10th Best Overall Place........................23rd Joe Hilton Best ..........................................34:09.5 Best DC Place..............................13th Best Overall Place......................114th
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HISTORY
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WOMEN’S RECORDS
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
5K RECORDS Defiance College Record Runner Eme Miller
Time 19:09.20
Race Wilmington Invitational
Date 10/18/13
Time 20:38.71
Race Wilmington Fall Classic
Date 10/15/10
Freshman Record Runner Ericha Griep
Top 15 All-Time # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Runner Time Eme Miller 19:09.20 Beth Brigemen 19:38.00 Melanie Lenk 19:43.50 Rachel Munoz 19:52.53 Kaitlin Switzer 19:56.00 Stacey Hall 20:01.00 Ellen Stryffeler 20:01.63 Kate Busto 20:12.20 Nicole Vullo 20:21.91 Ericha Griep 20:38.71 Courtney Lantz 20:41.00 Brianna Rodriguez 20:43.40 Sarah Johnson 20:43.89 Kelly Graher 20:45.70 Kaye Bockbrader 21:08.00
Race Date Wilmington Invitational 10/18/13 Tiffin Heidelberg Invite 9/6/02 Tiffin Heidleberg Invite 9/6/02 Wilmington Fall Classic 10/17/03 Defiance Invitational 9/11/10 Defiance Invitational 9/13/03 Wilmington Fall Classic 10/14/11 Penn State Behrends Invite 9/17/11 Wilmington Fall Classic 10/17/03 Wilmington Fall Classic 10/15/10 Manchester Invitational 10/13/07 Penn State Behrends Invitational 9/17/11 Wilmington Fall Classic 10/17/03 Tiffin Heidelberg Invite 9/5/03 Defiance Invitational 9/12/09
6K RECORDS Defiance College Record Runner Eme Miller
Time 22:37.90
Race NCAA Regionals
Date 11/16/13
Time 24:32.02
Race Date Great Lakes Regional (Oberlin) 11/12/11
Freshman Record Runner Brianna Rodriguez
Top 15 All-Time # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Runner Time Eme Miller 22:37.90 Ellen Stryffeler 23:26.40 Kaitlin Switzer 23:47.06 Stacey Hall 24:19.00 Beth Brigeman 24:27.00 Melanie Lenk 24:28.20 Brianna Rodriguez 24:32.02 Rachel Munoz 24:33.00 Ericha Griep 24:40.80 Kate Busto 24:42.61 Nicole Vullo 24:46.70 Sarah Johnson 25:01.00 Kelly Graher 25:05.00 Courtney Lantz 25:07.20 Logan Graher 25:28.00
Race NCAA Regionals Great Lakes Regional (Oberlin) HCAC Championships (Transylvania) HCAC Championships(Defiance) HCAC Championships(MSJ @ Wilmington) HCAC Championships(MSJ @ Wilmington) Great Lakes Regional (Oberlin) HCAC Championships(Transylvania) Great Lakes Regional (Hope) HCAC Championships (Transylvania) HCAC Championships(MSJ @ Wilmington) Great Lakes Regional (ONU) Great Lakes Regional (ONU) Great Lakes Regional (Calvin) HCAC Championships(Defiance)
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Date 11/16/13 11/12/11 10/31/10 10/30/04 10/26/02 10/27/02 11/12/11 11/1/03 11/13/10 10/31/10 10/28/02 11/15/03 11/15/03 11/10/07 10/30/04
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MEN’S RECORDS
8K RECORDS Defiance College Record Runner Time Joe Davis 25:43.20
Race Wilmington Invitational
Date 10/18/13
Freshman Record Runner Time Josh Hilton 26:46.27
Race Great Lakes Regional (Oberlin)
Date 11/12/11
Top 15 All-Time # Runner Time 1 Joe Davis 25:43.20 2 Joe Davis 25:44.60 3 Hayden Krick 25:57.80 4 Joe Davis 26:04.50 5 Joe Davis 26:05.30 6 Joe Davis 26:09.40 7 Justin Perkins 26:17.19 8 Joe Davis 26:22.8 9 Joe Davis 26:25.70 10 John McColl 26:32.87 11 Josh Hilton 26:46.27 12 Joe Davis 26:53.00 13 Seth Bidlack 26:55.10 14 Josh Hilton 26:59.30 15 Madison Murphy27:15.70
Race Wilmington Invitational Calvin Pre-Regional Penn State Behrend Invitational Wilmington Fall Classic NCAA Regionals All-Ohio Wilmington Fall Classic Otterbein Invite HCAC Championships Wilmington Fall Classic Great Lakes Regional (Oberlin) Defiance Duals Great Lakes Regional (Hope) Wilmington Invitational Wilmington Fall Classic
Date 10/18/13 9/14/13 9/15/12 10/12/12 11/16/13 10/4/13 10/14/11 9/21/13 11/2/13 10/19/02 11/12/11 9/6/13 11/13/10 10/18/13 10/12/12
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AWARDS & CHAMPIONSHIPS
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Women
All-Conference Jonie Aelker Cindy Youtsey (Ind. Champion) Tammy Altica Holly Hassen (Ind. Champion) Jessica Allen Emili McCluer Emili McCluer Beth Brigeman Melanie Lenk Rachel Munoz Nicole Vullo Kaitlin Switzer Ellen Stryffeler Eme Miller
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Men
1988* 1991^ 1991^ 1992^ 1992^ 1993^ 1994^ 2002 2002 2003 2003 2010 2011 2013
Honorable Mention Nicole Vullo Stacey Hall Melanie Lank Sarah Johnson Stacey Hall Stacey Hall Kaitlin Switzer Kate Busto Ellen Stryffeler
2002 2003 2003 2003 2004 2005 2009 2010 2010
All-Sportsmanship Mindy DeLong Kaitlin Switzer Ellen Stryffeler Alisha Kazlausky Eme Miller
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Academic All-HCAC Kelly Neff Ellen Stryffeler Kate Busto Kali George Ellen Stryffeler Marissa Bussard
2009 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012
All-Conference Rick Collins Steve Jay Rick Collins Alan Conner Jason Hitzman Steve Jay (Ind. Champion) Jason Hitzeman Kevin Horstman Mike Rae John McColl John McColl Justin Perkins Joe Davis Hayden Krick Joe Davis
1991^ 1992^ 1992^ 1992^ 1992^ 1993^ 1993^ 1993^ 1994^ 2002 2004 2010 2012 2012 2013
Honorable Mention Perry Hunter Perry Hunter Charlie Scheetz John McColl Josh Hilton Justin Perkins
1988* 1989* 2002 2003 2011 2011
All-Sportsmanship Ryan Nusbaum Seth Bidlack Aaron Fraley Hayden Krick Adam Grillot
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Academic All-HCAC Ryan Nusbaum Matt Rohlf Adam Grillot
2009 2010 2012
Conference Championships 1992^, 1993^ Conference (League) Affiliations *NAIA District 22 (Hoosier-Buckeye)Until 1990 ^NCAA - Association of Midwest Colleges1991-1996 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference2001-Present
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