2014 NAU Cross Country Media Guide by NAU Athletics

LUMBERJACK CROSS COUNTRY 2014 schedule Sept. 6, 2014 • George Kyte Classic • Flagstaff, Ariz. Sept. 19, 2014 • Dave Murray Invitational •Tucson, Ariz. Oct. 4, 2014 • University of Washington • Seattle Wash. Oct. 17, 2014 • Adidas Wisconsin Invitational (Men) • Madison, Wis. Oct. 18, 2014 • NCAA Pre-National Invitational (Women) • Terre Haute, Ind. Oct. 24, 2014 • Arizona State • Tempe, Ariz. Nov. 1, 2014 • Big Sky Championship • Grand Forks, N.D. Nov. 14, 2014 • NCAA Mountain Regional Championship • Albuquerque, N.M. Nov. 22, 2014 • NCAA Cross Country Championship • Terre Haute, Ind.

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Quick Facts........................................................................................ 3 Media Information ��4 Season Outlook...................................................................................5 Roster............................................................................................... 6-7 Head Coach Eric Heins �� 8-9 Assistant Coach Leah Rosenfeld ��10 Men’s Bios.................................................................................... 11-19 Women’s Bios.............................................................................. 19-29 Season Results............................................................................. 30-31 All -Time Big Sky Results �� 32-33 All-Time Mountain Region Results �� 34-35 All-Time NCAA Results �� 36-39 George Kyte Classic ��40 NAU All-Americans ��41 About NAU........................................................................................42 University President Dr. Rita Cheng ��43 VP for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos......................... 44

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The Athletics Communications office is located in the press box on the west side of the Walkup Skydome. The phone number is (928) 523-1017 and the fax number is 523-6793.

University Information Location..............................................................Flagstaff, Ariz. Founded ...........................................................................1899 Enrollment (statewide)....................................................27,830 Nickname............................................................. Lumberjacks Mascot..............................................................................Louie Colors ................................................................Blue and Gold Affiliation.......................................................... NCAA Division I Conference................................................................... Big Sky President ..........................................................Dr. Rita Cheng VP for Intercollegiate Athletics ....................... Dr. Lisa Campos Senior Associate AD/SWA.....................................Tanya Vogel Faculty Athletics Representative.................... Dr. Debbie Craig coaching staff Head Coach............................................................. Eric Heins Alma Mater......................................................Cincinnati, 1999 Seasons at NAU......................................................................7 Assistant Coach.............................................. Leah Rosenfeld Alma Mater....................................................Penn State, 2010 Graduate Assistant..................................................Aaron Iaun Alma Mater.............................................. Eastern Illinois, 2011

media Information Graduate Assistant, Communications/Cross Country Contact.. ...........................................................................Elizabeth Kidd Office Phone ...................................................... 928-523-1017 Fax..................................................................... 928-523-6793 E-Mail............................................................. ekk42@nau.edu Mailing Address................................................P.O. Box 15400 .................................................................. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 ......................................................(Overnight: 1 Skydome Dr.) Website..................................................www.nauathletics.com Facebook............................facebook.com/LumberjackCountry Twitter...............................................................@NAUAthletics Instagram.........................................................@nau_athletics NAU Cross Country on Facebook............. JackTrackFieldnXC NAU Cross Country on Twitter.................@NAUTrackFieldXC NAU Cross Country on Instagram............@NAUTrackFieldXC

2014 NAU Cross Country Media Guide The 2014 NAU Cross Country Media Guide was designed and produced by the NAU Athletics Communications Department in Flagstaff, Ariz., using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

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team Information Men Returning.......................................................................11 Men Incoming..........................................................................6 Women Returning..................................................................15 Women Incoming....................................................................6 2014 Big Sky Preseason Rank (Men’s)................................1st 2014 National Preseason Rank (Men’s)..............................2nd 2014 Big Sky Preseason Rank (Women’s)..........................1st 2014 National Preseason Rank (Women’s)........................N/A

Guide and Cover Design Denise Thompson, Elizabeth Kidd Cover Photography John Running

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Eric Heins is available upon request through the athletics communications office. Individual athletes may be requested through the Athletic Communications office also. INTERVIEW POLICY All player interviews must be coordinated through the Athletics Communications office at least one day in advance. No interviews or photo shoots will be conducted on days prior to meets. Out-of-town media should contact the Athletics Communications office to make arrangements for phone interviews. The NAU locker room and training room are closed. HEINS INTERVIEWS Eric Heins and his staff are generally available for interviews upon request. Contact Elizabeth Kidd in the Athletics Communications office to coordinate all interviews with Head Coach Eric Heins. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME Arizona does not move its clock ahead in the spring or back in the fall. As a result, Flagstaff time coincides with the Pacific time zone through Nov. 1. The rest of the season, NAU is compatible with the Mountain time zone. LUMBERJACKS ONLINE Releases, statistics, rosters and breaking news are available at the athletics web site, located at www.nauathletics.com. The Big Sky Conference web site is www.bigskyconf.com. LUMBERJACKS BY E-MAIL The Athletics Communications office is always compiling a media directory to send out weekly advance releases, event stories and statistics. Media members interested in this service should e-mail ekk42@nau.edu. Meet previews will be available on the website prior to that week’s events. Call Elizabeth Kidd at 928-523-1017 for more information.

Photography David Slipher, Preston Trauscht and members of the Athletic Communications department.

Contributors Denise Thompson, Steven Gonzalez, Elizabeth Kidd, Stayson Isobe and previous NAU Athletics Communications staff members.

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NAME Sarah Baker Emily Bartz Carolyn Bethel Maggie Caruth Vanessa Estrada Zoe Falk Kayla Freeman Shayla Freeman Kelly Fruth Savannah Gaffney Paige Gilchrist Kylie Goo Caroline Hogardh Rolonda Jumbo Lauren Justus Kylee Kieser Heather LaPlante Rachel Niesen Jamie Shrader Melanie Townsend Melanie Zibrat

CLASS HOMETOWN SR Bakersfield, Calif. SR Tucson, Ariz. SO Roanoke, Va. FR Jackson, Wyo. SO San Benito, Calif. FR Sitters, Ore. JR Phoenix, Ariz. SR Phoenix, Ariz. SR Torrance, Calif. FR Phoenix, Ariz. SO Missoula, Mont. SO Daly City, Calif. SO Halmstead, Sweden JR Chinle, Ariz. JR Glendora, Calif. SR Casa Grande, Ariz. SO Beaverton, Ore. FR Beaverton, Ore. SR Flagstaff, Ariz. JR Melbourne, Australia FR Tucson, Ariz.

LAST SCHOOL Bakersfield HighSchool Mountain View High School Hidden Valley High School Jackson Hole High School Hollister High School Sisters High School Greenway High School Greenway High School Torrance High School Xavier High School Hellgate High School Westmoor High School Vaxjo Chinle High School Glendora High School Marcos de Niza High School Southridge High School Southridge High School Pima Community College Haileybury College Iron Wood Ridge High School

Men’s Alphabetical Roster The Northern Arizona men’s cross country team garnered national attention last fall with their runner-up finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships and look to build on that success with top-finishers Futsum Zienasellassie and Matt McElroy returning for the 2014 season.

and Cross Country Eric Heins. “Our men return a great portion of a Big Sky Championship squad and no. 2 team in the country. We want to keep that tradition alive of winning Big Sky Championships and bringing home NCAA trophies.”

In 2013, the Lumberjacks took home their seventh consecutive Big Sky Championship in men’s cross country and McElroy was the eighth consecutive individual champion from NAU. Also earning All-Conference recognition was returner Nathan Weitz.

The Northern Arizona women continued their upward march towards the top of the Big Sky with their second-place finish at the Big Sky Championships, edged out by defending champion Weber State. This year they were picked to finish first in the conference.

Following its conference championship, NAU went on to secure a regional championship – its second consecutive – edging out eventual national champion Colorado. After sitting out the Big Sky Championship, Zienasellassie returned to lead the Lumberjacks with a third-place finish. McElroy also finished in ninth for All-Region honors.

Leading the way at both the conference and regional championships was Rolonda Jumbo, who earned All-Conference and All-Region honors as well as a berth to the national championships. On the national stage, Jumbo finished 195th.

At the national meet, Zienasellassie led NAU with a fourth-place finish and earned All-American distinction. McElroy also earned All-American honors with his 28th place finish. Weitz filled the fifth spot for the Lumberjacks with a 76th place finish. Joining the Lumberjacks is transfer Tyler Byrne from the University of Louisville. Byrne finished 29th at last year’s national championships.The men’s side lost Brian Shrader who posted All-Big Sky, All-Region and All-American finishes for NAU. In 2012, he was the Big Sky Cross Country Individual Champion. Another loss was Josh Hardin who posted an All-Big Sky finish at the championships and filled the number four slot at the national championships. The ‘Jacks were picked to finish first in the Big Sky and second in the Mountain Region and ntation. “It’s going to be exciting for both teams,” said Director of Track & Field

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Including Jumbo, the Lumberjack women return four of their five scorers from the Big Sky Championships. Sophomores Carolyn Bethel and Paige Gilchrist along with senior Kelly Fruth return for 2014 and finished inside the top-20 at the Big Sky Championships. Gilchrist, Bethel and Fruth were also in the top-half of competitors at the Mountain Regional.

CLASS NAME HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL Tyler Byrne SO Georgetown, Ind. North Harrison High School Bahlbi Gebreyohanns SR Indianapolis, Ind. North Central High School Cory Glines SO Canton, Ohio University of Michigan Caleb Hoover SR Joplin, Mo. College Heights Christian Korey Krotzer SO Auburn, Wash. Auburn Riverside High School Matt League JR Weatherford, Texas Weatherford High School Matt McElroy SR Huntington Beach, Calif. Oklahoma State University Alejandro Montano JR Tucson, Ariz. Catalina High School Harvey Nelson FR Tucson, Ariz. Catalina Foothills High School Nolan Peterson FR Freemont, Calif. Washington High School Caleb Potts SR Eastvale, Calif. Eleanor Roosevelt High School Cody Reed SR Danville, Calif. San Ramon High School Ian Stevens FR Troutdale, Ore. Madison High School Andy Trouard SO Tucson, Ariz. Salpointe Catholic High School Nathan Weitz JR Spokane, Wash. Shadle Park High School Jarrick Wenslow FR North Hollywood, Calif. Arcadia High School Futsum Zienasellassie JR Indianapolis, Ind. North Central High School

Melanie Townsend will also return on the women’s side after sitting out much of 2013 to injury. “Our women’s team was very young last year,” said Heins. “The younger girls got a lot of experience last year and we believe they can contend for a conference championship and for a spot at the national championships.” Heins returns as the reigning Big Sky Cross Country Coach of the Year. Last year was Heins’ seventh consecutive honor, the most consecutively won by any Big Sky coach. He went on to lead the Lumberjacks to Big Sky Championships in both men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field and was Coach of the Year for both indoor and outdoor track and field.

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Eric heins Eighth season - Cincinatti '99 1st Season • Arizona State Eric Heins enters his eighth season as the head coach at run during her freshman ‘92 campaign at the Big Sky Outdoor Northern Arizona University and fourth as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. He has won 12 Big Sky Championships and produced six top-11 national finishes in his first seven seasons at NAU. In his seven years since returning to Flagstaff, Heins has been named Coach of the Year by the Big Sky Conference 21 times, including five honors from the 2013-14 seasons thanks to the Lumberjack men’s sixth triple crown in school and Big Sky Conference history and a sweep of the track & field championships by the Lumberjack women. Heins was also honored as the Mountain Region Indoor Track and Field Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in 2010. Heins’ group was dominant in the Big Sky during the track & field season. The Lumberjack men and women swept both the indoor and outdoor championships. The outdoor championship was won in Flagstaff, the first time the Lumberjack women have won the outdoor championship since 2006. The track & field season was highlighted by All-American performances by Brian Shrader during the indoor season and Caleb Hoover during the outdoor season. A total of 18 athletes competed at the NCAA National Championships during the track & field season. This past fall, the NAU cross country squads under Heins’ direction had successful seasons across the board. The NAU men’s squad made history with their record seventh-consecutive Big Sky Championship, and ninth-consecutive individual title. The Lumberjack men finished second in the country led by All-American performances by Futsum Zienasellassie, Matt McElroy and Brian Shrader. During the 2013 season, Heins led the men’s team to Big Sky crowns cranking out 143.5 at the indoor championship held in Bozeman, Mont., and putting up 143 at the outdoor meet in Forest Grove, Ore. Heins’ men’s mid-distance group took home a total of six individual Big Sky titles during the indoor and outdoor seasons. The women’s track and field teams, under Heins’ direction, finished third at the Big Sky Outdoor Championships and sixth at the indoor meet during the 2013 season. Rolonda Jumbo finished second in the women’s 10,000 meter

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Championships. In addition, Rochelle Kanuho finished third in the women’s 5,000 meter run at the Big Sky Indoor Championships. The Lumberjacks thrived in Heins’ first full season as Director of Track and Field. Diego Estrada led the group with a pair of top-10 finishes at the indoor and outdoor national meets in the 5,000-meter run. Heins’ leadership also produced a collective six Big Sky Conference individual titles, including two from Estrada. In the fall of 2010, NAU’s cross country teams were a powerful presence and one of the premier programs in the country. In his fourth season as head coach of cross country, Heins produced a fourth consecutive conference title on the men’s side, and coached an injury-depleted women’s squad to a respectable fifth-place finish in the same meet. At the national meet, the Lumberjack men placed ninth behind All-America performances from Estrada and Ahmed Osman. For his efforts, Heins earned his seventh coach of the year honor from the Big Sky Conference. Serving as the Interim Director of Track and Field, the 2010 track and field campaign under Heins’ direction saw the program collect its first national champion in three seasons, as David McNeill won both the indoor and outdoor 5,000-meter run titles. Under the direction of Heins, McNeill rewrote the record books at NAU in both the indoor and outdoor 5Ks, as well as giving the program its highest finish (T-8) when he scored 18 points at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. The 2009 cross country campaign was historic for the program as the season culminated with the men’s team finishing fourth overall at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Heins coached McNeill to his third-straight All-American award as he finished runner-up in the race. Jordan Chipangama finished fifth to give the Lumberjacks their first ever duo to finish in the top five at the NCAA Championships. Veronica Pohl, the lone member of the women’s team to run in Terre Haute, Ind., landed her second-consecutive All-American award after finishing 38th.

The combination of top finishes at the cross country and track and field championships by the men’s team during 2009-10, yielded the Lumberjacks a third-place finish in the final standings for the NCAA Division I John McDonnell Program of the Year Award awarded by the USTFCCCA. In 2008-09, the men’s cross country team finished sixth at the NCAA Championships, while the women finished 23rd overall in posting their second consecutive top 25 finish. The men’s sixth-place finish at the 2008 NCAA Championships marked just the second time in NAU history that the Lumberjacks have posted back-to-back top-six finishes. They were led by McNeill (15th overall) and Pohl (16th overall), who were both named to their respective All-American teams. McNeill was named Mountain Region Male Athlete of the Year, capturing the region title to keep the title in the program for the second straight year. Both the men and women also captured Big Sky Conference championships for the second consecutive season in 2008, as McNeill and Pohl were crowned individual champions. The men placed six runners in the top-10, scoring just 19 points, while the women had three top-ten finishers. The 2009 indoor and outdoor track seasons produced three Big Sky team championships led by a strong distance group. McNeill ran to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships in the 5000m, while Ahmed Osman earned All-America honors in the 10,000m. Pohl, Diego Estrada and Nell Rojas also advanced to the NCAA Championships. Heins was hired in September 2007 and in two months time his teams were making history in Terre Haute, Ind. The men’s team finished fourth and the women’s team took seventh at the 2007 NCAA Cross Country Championships, to mark the first time in the storied history of the NAU cross country program that both teams have finished in the top eight nationally. Heins produced three All-Americans in his rookie year at NAU. Lopez Lomong finished third at the championships, with McNeill taking 10th to garner national honors. On the women’s side, Heins coached Ilsa Paulson to All-American status on the merit of her national finish. Nine of Heins’ runners were named to the All-Conference team, as well as seven to the 2007 All-Region team. Lomong, who won the Big Sky and Mountain Region titles in 2007, went on to make the United States Olympic team in 2008 in the 1500m and represented his country as the flag bearer in the opening ceremonies in Beijing.

Back on the track, Heins coached McNeill (1,500m, 5,000m), Ben Ashkettle (steeplechase), and Lesley van Miert (1,500m) to conference championships in the 2008 outdoor season. McNeill and van Miert would advance to the NCAA Championships, where McNeill would finish fourth (13:42.17) and van Miert would take ninth (16:20.66) in their respective 5,000m finals. Academically, the cross country teams have received the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award five times under his direction while 20 student-athletes have earned a combined 26 Big Sky All-Academic honors. McNeill was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America team in 2009 and 2010. His first women’s team was given the honor of being named an Academic All-American team, based on their combined grade point average of 3.42 in the fall semester. Heins returned to NAU from Texas Christian University, where he served as an assistant during the 2006-07 season. In his only season with the TCU Frogs, he took both the men’s and women’s teams to top 10 finishes at the NCAA South Central Regional. In addition, he saw five of his runners honored as Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athletes. From 2001-03, Heins served as an assistant for the Lumberjacks under then-Head Coach Ron Mann. During his first tenure, the men’s team finished as high as fourth place at the NCAA Championships, while the women took home a 10th place finish. From there Heins went to Southeast Missouri State, where he spent three years coaching the Redhawks to six different Ohio Valley Conference Championships. Heins, who began his coaching career as an assistant in 2000 at Indiana, ran for Cincinnati from 1995-99, while earning his bachelor’s degree in health promotion and education. At the 1997 Indoor Conference USA Championships, he achieved his highest individual accomplishment by placing third in the 3000 meters. He also notched top 10 finishes in both the indoor and outdoor 5,000 meters, as well as the outdoor 10,000 meters. In 2001, Heins earned a master’s in kinesiology from Indiana. In November 2007 he competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon in New York, N.Y. Other accolades include winning the St. Louis Marathon in 2004 and placing first in his age group, and fifth overall, in the 2000 Marine Corps Marathon.

For returning the men’s and women’s Big Sky Championships to Flagstaff in 2007, Heins was selected as the Big Sky Cross Country Coach of the Year for both teams.

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THIRD Season - Penn State '10 Leah Rosenfeld enters her third year at Northern Arizona and her second as an assistant coach with the Lumberjacks. The former Penn State student-athlete focuses primarily on the women’s cross country team. She also assists in recruiting, coordinating team travel, and managing the team blog and newsletter. Rosenfeld was instrumental in helping to develop both the women’s and men’s teams during the 2012-13 season. The women’s team improved dramatically and the men’s team won the Big Sky Conference championship and finished the season ranked fourth in the nation. Prior to coming to NAU, Rosenfeld worked with the cross country and track and field teams of Syracuse University as a volunteer assistant coach. During the 2011 cross country season both the men’s and women’s teams won the Northeast Region Championship, punching their tickets to NCAAs where they finished 15th and 17th, respectively. Under the guidance of coaches Chris Fox and Brian Bell, Rosenfeld helped with recruiting and facilitating workouts for specific distance and middle distance groups. She also collaborated with Syracuse’s academic coordinators to ensure athletes’ compliance with NCAA academic requirements. Rosenfeld, a Ridgefield, Conn. native, participated in cross country and indoor and outdoor track for the Nittany Lions from 2006-2010. She graduated from Penn State in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in media studies and kinesiology.

honors with a 14th place finish at the Mid-Atlantic Cross Country Regional meet in 2007. Having a breakout sophomore year, Rosenfeld was a point-scorer at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships in the mile and then ran an NCAA provisional qualifying 4:45.46 at the Alex Wilson Invitational. Around the outdoor track, she scored points for the Nittany Lions at the Big Ten Championships in the 5,000 meters with a regional-qualifying time of 16:45 and nabbed a regional qualifier in the 1500 meters with a personal best time of 4:24.62 in the prelims, placing her on Penn State’s Top 10 all-time 1500 meter record board. She was a member of the 4x1500 meter relay at Penn Relays, setting a school record of 17:57.28. On the cross country course during her junior year, Rosenfeld earned medalist honors at the Iona Meet of Champions at Van Cortland Park in New York City, leading her team to a first place finish. During her senior year in 2010, Penn State won its first triple crown in school history, winning the Big Ten Championships in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.

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Academic Notes: Has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Louisville and is currently pursuing a master’s in education leadership

Academic Notes: Plans to major in economics.

Before NAU: Competed in cross country for the University of Louisville from 2010-13 ... Was an All-American in 2013

2012 Cross Country: Did not compete.

High School: Finished seventh at the Foot Locker National Championships ... State runner-up in the two-mile ... held school records in the 4x400m relay, mile, two-mile and 4x800m relay Personal: Born on Nov. 12, 1991 to Gary and Angie Byrne ... Has two brothers, Ryan and Jordan ... Most memorable moment in his athletic career was his All-American finsih at the 2013 NCAA Cross Country Championships ... Chose NAU because of the “great coach, team and place to train.”

2013 Cross Country: Did not compete

2012 Track & Field: Notched the team’s fourth-best time in the 3,000 meters (8:19.9) and fifth-best in the 5,000 meters (14:44.28) at Big Sky Indoors, where he scored by placing seventh in both events ... Was the team’s No. 2 runner in the 5K during the outdoor season after putting up a personal-best 14:20.76 at the San Francisco Distance Carnival ... Placed seventh once again in the 5K at Big Sky Outdoors and took eighth in the 10,000 meters as one of four scoring Lumberjacks in that event. 2011 Cross Country: Competed only once in an injury-shortened season ... Placed fourth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 26:22.6. 2011 Track & Field: Debuted for the Lumberjacks during the outdoor season ... Doubled up at the Big Sky Outdoor Championships in the 10,000 and 5,000-meter runs ... Clocked a time of 30:52.31 to finish fourth in the 10K and ran a personal best time of 14:34.36 to place ninth overall in the 5K ... Recorded personal-best mark of 30:10.52 in the 10K at the Mt. SAC Relays in first career attempt at the 25-lap event.

In addition to running, Rosenfeld was heavily involved in the student-athlete services at Penn State. She was the Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) representative for the cross country and track and field teams her junior and senior years. She also demonstrated great leadership as the Fundraising Chair for SAAB, managing 800 varsity student-athletes at Penn State.

2010 Cross Country: Ran to 135th-place finish in the men’s ‘blue’ race at the NCAA Pre-Nationals (25:17.5) … Launched his Lumberjack career at the Stanford Invitational where he finished fifth on the team, and 56th overall (25:01).

Rosenfeld is currently working toward a master’s degree in educational leadership.

High School: Graduated from North Central High School in 2010 … Ran on the cross country and track teams from 2008-09 … Served as the captain in 2008 … A member of the 2008 fourthplace team at the Indiana State Cross Country Championships.

Upon graduating in 2010, she pursued her coaching career as an assistant coach at Lodi High School in Lodi, California. During her time coaching the Lodi Flames,Rosenfeld helped design workouts and racing schedules, as well as circuit training and drill routines. She was also influential in getting student-athletes recruited to Division I universities. In the 2010 cross country season she coached the women’s team to their eighth straight League Championship and individual champion in Cassidy Daley. In February 2011, Rosenfeld helped Daley to run at the USA Cross Country Championships and Junior Olympics, where she placed 11th and earning All-American honors.

Personal: Born to Zeinasellassie Gebreyohanns and Letebrhan Teklehay Manot on July 27, 1990 … Has two younger brothers and one older sister ... younger brother Futsum is also on the team.

During her time at Penn State, Leah received All-Region

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Academic Notes: Plans to major in fitness wellness.

Academic Notes: Majoring in Exercise Science.

Before NAU: Competed in cross country for one year at the University of Michigan.

2013 Cross Country: Was a major contributor to the men’s team... Top finish came at the George Kyte Classic where he finished fourth with a time of 25:01.2... Finished ninth at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 24:58.02... Finished 12th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 25:16.38... Finished 60th at the Mountain Region Championships... Finished 139th at the NCAA National Championships helping NAU to a second place finish.

High School: Lettered four years in cross country and three years in track and field at Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas High School .... holds school records in the 1600m, 3200m and cross country ... state champion in the 1600m ... Team was the state runner-up. Personal: Born on November 23, 1994 to Tom and Becky Glines ... has one brother, Arin ... Chose NAU because of the tradition and its recent success.

2012 Cross Country: Competed in six meets... Finished fifth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:34.2... Finished seventh at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 24:55... Finished 134th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 24:26... Finished 7th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 25:23... Finished 13th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 30:25.8... Finished 75th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 30:31.2. 2012 Track & Field: Competed in three events for the Lumberjacks in his first indoor season ... Had the team’s second-best mark at season’s end in the 3,000-meter run after posting a time of 8:17.11 in a fifth-place effort at Big Sky Indoors ... Also ran his career-best in the 5,000 meters at the same meet, clocking 14:32.09 and finishing fourth overall as one of five NAU scorers ... Competed in the steeplechase and the 5,000 meters during the outdoor season, and was NAU’s No. 2 steeplechaser and No. 3 5K runner ... Narrowly missed going sub-nine minutes in his best outing in the steeplechase, running 9:04.40 at the Mt. SAC Relays ... Surprised everyone by taking the Big Sky title in the 5,000-meters, running a personal best 14:26.88 to close out a remarkable freshman season.

Academic Notes: Undecided. 2013 Cross Country: A late transfer to NAU, Krotzer was a consistent contributor on the men’s side... Top finish came at the George Kyte Classic where he finished eighth with a time of 25:36.0... Finished 15th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 25:20.59... Served as an alternate at the NCAA National Championships helping NAU to a second place finish. Before NAU: Krotzer comes to NAU after attending Oklahoma State during his freshman year…All-Big 12 honoree… Big 12 scorer in the 1000m. High School: Graduated from Auburn Riverside HS… Competed at the Border Clash in 2010 and Nike Cross Country National meets in 2010 and 2011. Mile time of 4:08 (2013), two mile time of 9:01 (2012) and 5K time of 15:20 (2011). Personal: Born to Randy and Terre Krotzer on April 22, 1994… Has one sister, Kristina.

2011 Cross Country: Was the only freshman and one of three Lumberjacks to compete in six races on the season ... Emerged as a constant contributor to the squad with a seventh-place finish (26:32.1) in his inaugural race at the George Kyte Classic ... Saw his first national competition at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree and the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational, finishing in 25:25.34 (73rd) and 25:17 (168th), respectively ... Was only four spots from all- conference honors at the Big Sky Championships with a 14th-place mark (25:54.24) ... Placed 38th at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships in his first college 10K race (31:38.3) ... Improved upon his regional time and had his finish count towards the team score for just the second time at the NCAA Championships (31:30.1; 177th). High School: Four-year all-state honoree in cross country and track & field for the 1600 and 3200-meter runs...holds school records in the 1600m (4:15.07), the 3200m (9:11.98), and 5000m (15:01.97)...Holds the Class One Missouri State record in cross country...Holds the record for longest streak of victories in cross country (11)...Led his cross country team to state championships four years in a row

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MCELROY

MONTANO

Academic Notes: Majoring in communication. 2013 Cross Country: A very decorated season for McElroy... Came away with two first place finishes at the George Kyte Classic and Big Sky Championships... Finished 16th at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational with a time of 23:37... Finished ninth at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 29:48.8... Finished 25th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 30:36.0 helping NAU to a second place finish... Big Sky Champion... All-Mountain Region... All-American. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in six meets... Finished fourth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:33.6... Finished fourth at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 24:38... Finished 145th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 24:28... Finished second at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 24:56.3... Finished tenth at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 30:20... Finished 66th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 30:29.3. Before NAU: Transferred from Oklahoma State ... In 2010, he ran twice for the NCAA and Big 12-champion Cowboys as a true freshman, placing 11th at the 8,000m Cowboy Jamboree in 24:55.69 and 32nd at the 10,000m Midwest Regional Championships in 30:54.68. High School: 2010 graduate of Edison High School ... Runner-up at the 2009 Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships with a time of 15:23 ... Ran the 5,000m in 14:29.35 for the third-fastest time in the nation in 2010 ... His 8:56.44 in the 3,200 meters ranks 13th all-time in Orange County history ... Runner-up at the California Interscholastic Federation Division II state cross country meet his senior year ... OCVarsity.com boys cross country athlete of the year as a senior ... Clocked a 14:51 in winning the Orange County Championships, a mark that ranks among the top-10 all-time at the meet ... Set a course record at the Sunset League Preview Meet with a 14:42 ... Team MVP all four years in cross country ... Edison HS athlete of the year as a senior.

FR. TUCSON, ARIZ. HARVEY

NOLAN

NELSON

PETERSON

Academic Notes: Contemplating a major in mechanical engineering.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in exercise sciences and become a physical therapist.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at three meets for NAU... Finished ninth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:40.6... Finished 27th at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 25:16.03... Finished 153rd at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational with a time of 24:38

High School: Lettered three years in cross country and one year in track and field at Catalina Foothills High School ... Was the Arizona Sivision II State Champion for cross country ... Was an All-American for cross country ... Placed fourth at the state championships in the 3200m ... Holds the school 5K record and the Sun Devil Track 3200m record ... Team was Arizona Division II State Champions in 2009 and 2013.

2012 Cross Country: Competed in five meets... Finished third at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:29.6... Finished ninth at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 24:57... Finished 142nd at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 24:28... Finished 12th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 25:48.8... Finished 214th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 31:55.8.

FR. FREEMONT, CALIF.

Personal: Born to Glenn and Karlene Nelson on October 13, 1995 ... Has one sister, Brooke ... Hobbies include playing the piano and watching Netflix,

2012 Track & Field: Only competed during the outdoor season, where he was the Lumberjacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second-best athlete in the 10,000 meters and fourth-best in the 5,000 meters ... Had his best showing in the 5K at the San Francisco Distance Carnival, running 14:27.36 ... Season-best mark of 30:29.11 in the 10K came at the Big Sky Championships in Bozeman, Mont. ... Scored in both events at Big Sky Outdoors by placing sixth in the 5K and 10K. 2011 Cross Country: Redshirt season. High School: Set school records in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs...Ran a time of 4:12.81 to break a 38-year-old 1600-meter record...Competed and led his team to a runner-up finish at the 2008 state cross country meet. Personal: Born to Hilda Luz Villalba on May 27, 1992... enjoys fishing, reading, and hiking in his spare time.

Personal: Born to Jim and Colleen McElroy on March 27, 1992 in Huntington Beach, Calif. ... Has one sister, Melissa ... Hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, and rollerblading ... Also competed on the surf team at Edison High School.

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CODY

POTTS

REED

Academic Notes: Contemplating a major in exercise science.

Academic Notes: Contemplating a major in mechanical engineering.

Personal Bests: 1:53.13@ (800m)

Personal Bests: 4:19.10 (Mile), 8:36.04@ (3,000m), 9:21.63@ (Steeplechase)

2013 Cross Country: Did not compete. 2012 Cross Country: Did not compete.

2011 Track & Field: Qualified for the Big Sky Conference Championships in the 800m run with a time of 1:54. High School: Graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 2010 … Competed on the cross country, track and field and football teams … Lettered four years in track and field, three years in cross country and one year in football … Broke the school record in the 800m run with a time of 1:54 … Competitor in the Junior Olympics. Personal: Born to Keith and Marnae Potts on June 10, 1992 … Has three younger siblings.

2012 Cross Country: Competed in all seven meets... Finished tenth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:51.6... Finished 27th at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 25:36... Finished 11th at the Grand Canyon Invitational with a time of 25:27.5... Finished 201st at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 24:46... Finished 11th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 25:34.5... Finished 48th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 31:38.3... Finished 199th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 31:39.8. 2012 Track & Field: Saw action during the indoor and outdoor seasons ... Best indoor showing in the 3,000m came at the NAU Invite, where he ran a PB of 8:36.04@ and placed seventh at the meet ... Best and only showing in the Mile came a week later at the NAU Tune-Up, where he ran 4:19.10@ and took ninth ... Reed’s shining moment to date came during Big Sky Outdoors ... Earned his first medal and All-Big Sky honor by taking third in the 10,000m with a team season best of 30:23.47@ ... Also competed in the steeplechase, where he was able to score with an eighth-place finish (9:15.48@).

IAN

ANDY

STEVENS

TOUARD

Academic Notes: Majoring in exercise science with a minor in philosophy.

Academic Notes: Plans to study physics and secondary education

High School: Lettered on the Madison High School cross country team in 2013-14.

2013 Cross Country: Had a very impressive freshman campaign... Top finish came at the Dave Murray Invitational where he paced his way to a fourth place finish with a time of 22:08.01... Finished sixth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:21.5... Was the top true freshman at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational finishing 43rd with a time of 23:57... Finished 40th at the Mountain Region Championships and 200th at the NCAA National Championships helping NAU to a second place finish.

Personal: Born on August 14, 1995 to Frank and Gail Stevens ... two sister, Sadie and Rynia ... Chose NAU so he could “Live the dream.”

High School: A very decorated track and cross country athlete... Won state championships in the 3200m, 1600m, 800m and cross country... Career-best in the 3200m with a time of 8:51 and the mile with a time of 4:09. Personal: Born to Ted and Margaret Trouard on April 22, 1994... Chose NAU because of the coaching staff and being in the greatest running town.

2011 Cross Country: Notched a pair of top-15 finishes in his only two races with the Lumberjacks ... Placed 12th (27:10.8) at the George Kyte Classic and followed it with a 13th-place effort (22:10.0) at the Dave Murray Invitational.

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2011 Cross Country: Placed 39th at the Dave Murray Invitational with a time of 23:21.0 in his only race of the season.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at three meets for the Lumberjacks... Finished fifth at the Dave Murray Invitational with a time of 22:09.22... Finished 32nd at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 25:38.27... Finished 36th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 26:28.6.

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FR. TROUTDALE, ORE.

SR. DANVILLE, CALIF.

2011 Track & Field: Redshirt season. High School: Graduated from San Ramon Valley High School in 2010 … Competed four years under Tim Hunter on the cross country team and also played lacrosse and ran track … Lettered all four years in cross country and was team’s captain for two … Won the Roy Kissin Award in 2008 and was named all-league in 2009 … A member of the 2009 undefeated San Ramon Valley team that finished as NCS championships and placed 10th overall at the California State Championships.

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Personal: Born to Donna and Richard Reed on June 24, 1991 … Has one younger sister, Lauren.

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FR. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.

SR. BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.

JR. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

NATHAN

JARRICK

FUTSUM

SARAH

WEITZ

WENSLOW

ZIENASELLASSIE

BAKER

Academic Notes: Majoring in forestry. 2013 Cross Country: Was a major contributor to the men’s success... Top finish came at the Big Sky Championships where he finished third with a time of 24:38.01... Finished seventh at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 25:30.1... Finished 39th at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational with a time of 23:55... Finished 28th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 30:08.4... Helped NAU to a second place finish at the NCAA National Championships with a 76th place finish... All-Big Sky honoree. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in five meets... Finished 16th at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 26:36.8... Finished 11th at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 24:58... Finished 112th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 24:20... Finished 24th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 30:50.9... Finished 80th at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 30:35.

Academic Notes: Looking to major in health science/fitness&wellness and become a physical therapist. High School: Lettered two years in cross country and one year in track and field at Arcadia High School ... 2012 NXN National Champions ... 2012 CIF South Section Champions... 2012-13 California State Champions. Personal: Born on April 23, 1996 to Jennifer Evans ... Two brother, Justin and Jeremy Evans, and one sister, Rachelle Evans ... Enjoys photography ... Chose NAU because he loved the enviroment.

Academic Notes: Majoring in psychology. 2013 Cross Country: NAU’s No. 1 runner, finished in the top-10 in all four meets he competed... Opened up the season with a fourth place finish at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 24:30.67... Finished sixth at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational with a time of 23:29... Finished third at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 29:54.2... Led NAU to a second place finish at the NCAA National Championships finishing fourth with a time of 30:05.7... All-Mountain Region... All-American. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in five meets... Finished second at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 24:30... Finished 31st at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 23:53... Finished third at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 24:56.7... Finished fourth at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 30:06.8... Finished 31st at the NCAA National Championships with a time of 29:54.1... All American.

High School: Was named an All-American after finishing third at Foot Locker Nationals ... Led his team to the Division Two title at Nike Pre-Nationals in 2010 after winning the 5,000m run ... Competed in the BUPA Great Ediburgh Cross Country International Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland as part of Team USA’s junior squad in June 2011 ... Won the Washington State 3A Cross Country title as a junior, and finished second his senior year.

High School: Named the Gatorade National Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year after a decorated career at North Central High School ... Won the Nike Cross Nationals Final in a course-record time of 15:02.41 ... Placed runner-up at Foot Locker Nationals his junior and senior years, finishing with a time of 14:52.1 in 2011 ... Broke the tape at the NXN Midwest Regional Championship and the Foot Locker Midwest Regional Championship, along with winning three-straight Indiana state titles in cross country.

Personal: Born February 19, 1994 in Spokane, Wash. to Lynn and Linda Weitz ... Has two sisters, Heather and Kendra ... Hobbies include backpacking, hiking, and fishing ... Uncle Steve Surface and father Lynn competed collegiately in cross country and track as well ... Attending NAU for the great forestry program and the storied track & field and cross country programs ... Most memorable life moment was a missions trip to Zambia ... Nathan loves bunnies.

Personal: Born December 16, 1992 in Dera, Eritrea to Meleakeselam Zienasellassie ... Has three brothers--Henok, Bahlbi, and Jonas--and four sisters--Germawit, Azeb, Teklewayn, and Jerusalem ... Enjoys playing soccer in his spare time ... Brother Bahlbi also competes in cross country and track and field for NAU.

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Academic Notes: Plans to major in Exercise Science and eventually pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. Personal Bests: 5:10.82@ (Mile), 10:20.33@ (3,000m), 18:20.37@ (5,000m). 2013 Cross Country: Competed at two meets... Came away with a 23rd place finish at the George Kyte Classic to open up theseason with a time of 18:34.6... Finished 20th at the Dave Murray Invitational with a time of 18:22.41. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in the Big Sky Championships for the first time in her career, placing 48th overall in a 5K time of 19:12.2 ... Ran three other races in the regular season, the best of which came at the home-opening George Kyte Classic ... Took 21st at that meet in a time of 18:39.8. 2012 Track & Field: Had the team’s No. 4 time in the 3,000m and No. 5 time in the 5,000m during the indoor season ... Ran 10:20.33@ at the Mtn. T’s Invite for her career-best 3K time ... Came in 12th overall in the 5K at Big Sky Indoors with a PB of 18:20.37@ ... Best showing during the outdoor season in the 5K came at the Beach Invitational (18:35.60) ... Ran a season-best 1,500-meter time of 4:56.43 at the Tailwind Invite. 2011 Cross Country: Competed in three races during her inaugural season with the Lumberjacks ... Placed 30th (19:49.0) at the George Kyte Classic to begin her NAU career ... Cracked the Top 20 in her final two races, earning a 20th-place mark at the Dave Murray Invitational (18:28.0) and a 17th-place finish at the Grand Canyon Invitational (19:38.9). High School: Competed in three sports in high school-soccer, cross country, and track & field ... Was team captain all four years in both cross country and track & field ... Named All-Area Athlete of the Year in cross country ... Named MVP of her cross country team four times ... Was MVP and named to the All-Area First Team her senior year ... Set school records in the 3-mile, 5K, and 1-mile runs ... Her new record in the 1-mile (5:05) replaced a 33-year-old mark of 5:10. Personal: Born to Rob and Sally Baker on July 15, 1993 ... Has older brother, Thomas, an older sister, Katy, and a younger sister, Maggie ... Hobbies include cycling, watching movies, and paddleboarding.

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SR. TUCSON, ARIZ.

SO. ROANOKE, VA.

SO. SAN BENITO, CALIF.

FR. JACKSON HOLE, WYO.

EMILY

CAROLYN

MAGGIE

VANESSA

BARTZ

BETHEL

CARRUTH

ESTRADA

Academic Notes: Big Sky All-Academic honoree in 2013 ... Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete ... Majoring in exercise science.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in Exercise Science and eventually become a coach.

Personal Bests: 2:11.31 (800m), 4:35.56 (1,500m)

2013 Cross Country: Had a strong freshman campaign competing in all but one meet for the Lumberjacks... Top finish came at the Big Sky Championships where she finished 11th with a time of 17:26.4... Garnered a 14th place finish at the George Kyte Classic... Finished 16th at the Cowboy Jamboree.

2012 Cross Country: Finished 43rd overall in a time of 20:44.9 at the Grand Canyon Invitational, her only race of the season. 2011 Cross Country: Did not compete. 2010 Cross Country: At the Grand Canyon/Southwestern Invite, finished 11th overall in a time of 20:16.5 … Made collegiate debut at the Aztec Invite, running to a 76th-place finish (21:31.3). High School: Graduated from Mountain View High School in 2010 … Lettered all fouryears in cross country and track while serving as the captain her senior year … Named tothe 5A Southern Region second team her sophomore year in cross country, and was amember of the Southern Region championship team the same season … On the track,won state championships her junior and senior season in the 4x800-meter relay … Schoolrecord holder in the 4x800m relay. Personal: Born to Brent and Hope Bartz on Sept. 30, 1991 … Has three younger sisters, Gretchen, Hannah and Patience … Both parents were student-athletes at Utah State with her father a member of the football team, and mother, cross country.

High School: Was a highly decorated three sport athlete lettering in cross country, indoor and outdoor track...Won a total of four team Virginia state championships (Two cross country, two outdoor track)...Helped team to a third place finish in the 4x1600 at the 2011 Penn Relays...Helped team to a fifth place finish at the 2011 DMR Indoor Track Nationals in 2011...Back to back individual cross country state championships in 2011 and 2012...2012 indoor 1600m state champion...2013 indoor 1000m state champion...2013 outdoor state champion in the 800m, 1600m and 3200m ... Holds school records for:300m-42, 500m-1:15, 800m-2:11, 1000m-2:47(Ninth fastest all time in US), 1600m-4:50, 3200m-10:38, and the 5000m-17:06. Personal: Born to David and Karen Bethel on March 22, 1995... Chose NAU because of the elevation training, high school coach’s alma mater and because she loved the team.

Academic Notes: Plans on majoring in elementary and special education. High School: Lettered three years in track&field and cross country at Minnetonke High School and lettered two years in track&field and cross country at Jackson Hole High School ... Won a Minnesota state title in the 800m as in eighth grader in 2010 and a 4x800m title in 2012 ... Won the Wyoming state championship in the 800m in 2013 ... Holds the 800m record at Jackson Hole High School with a time of 2:15 Personal: Born to Bob and Jeanne Carruth on December 21, 1995 ... Her brother Mac plays hockey for the Chicago Blackhawks and is the person she admires most.

Academic Notes: Major is undecided. 2013 Cross Country: Competed at four meets for the Lumberjacks in her debut season... Top finish came at the George Kyte Classic where she finished tenth with a time of 17:38.7... Finished 19th at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 18:34.73 in the women’s 6K... Competed at the Big Sky Championships where she finished 54th. High School: A decorated high school athlete… Awarded First Team All-League for track & field from 2011 to 2013 and First Team All-League for cross country from 2010-2012… Awarded First Team All-CCS Section in 2013 for cross country… 2013 School Athlete of the Year… Awarded team MVP for track & field three consecutive years (2011-13)… Awarded team MVP for cross country two times (2010, 2012)… A member of five championship teams, two track & field (2012, 2013) and three cross country (2010-2012)… 2012 cross country section champion… Won the 800m and 1600m championship from 2011 to 2013… Won the 3200m championship in 2012 and 2013… Won three consecutive cross country individual championships from 2010 to 2012… Holds track & field records for the 800m (2:16), 1600m (4:59), 3000m (9:53), and the 3200m (10:35)… Holds cross country records for the 3-mile (17:54) and the 5000m (17:38). Personal: Born to Tony and Teresa Estrada on February 21, 1995… Has one sister, Alyssa… Enjoys singing… Chose NAU because of the great coaches and team as well as the high altitude training.

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SR. PHOENIX, ARIZ.

SR. TORRENCE, CALIF.

KAYLA

SHAYLA

KELLY

FALK

FREEMAN

FRUTH

Academic Notes: Planning on majoring in exercise science. High School: Lettered four years in both track&field and cross country at Sisters High School ... Two-time league runner of the year for track&field ... League runner of the year for cross country ... Holds school records in the 800m, 1500m, 5000m and 4x400m ... Team placed third at state championships for both track&field and cross country ... Placed in the long jump at the state tournament three times. Personal: Born on Aug. 17, 1995 ... Guardians are Deborah and Greg Willets ... Lived with cousins Gabe and Sean Willets ... Chose NAU for the beautiful area, good track&field and cross country tradition and the exercise science program.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in secondary education and mathematics.

Academic Notes: Double major in chemistry and secondary education.

Academic Notes: Majoring in speech language science and technology.

Personal Bests: 10:45.78@ (3,000m)

Personal Bests: 2:19.59@ (800m), 5:08.82@ (Mile)

Personal Bests: 5:34.52@ (Mile), 10:36.21@ (3,000m)

2013 Cross Country: Did not compete.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at five meets for NAU...Top finish came at the Dave Murray Invitaional where she finished 17th with a time of 18:05.97... Finished 24th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 17:51.0... Finished 82nd at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 22:19.3 in the women’s 6000m.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at five meets for the Lumberjacks... Top finish came at the Big Sky Championships where she finished 16th with a time of 17:41.6... Finished 17th at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 18:05.8... Finished 42nd at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 21:38.7 in the women’s 6K.

2012 Cross Country: Did not compete.

2012 Cross Country: Competed in the Grand Canyon Invitational, placing 61st overall and fifth on the team in a time of 22:01.6.

2012 Cross Country: Ran three races for the Lumberjacks in her first cross country campaign ... Finished sixth on the team in 31st overall at NAU’s home opener, the George Kyte Classic, clocking her season-best time of 19:18.0 ... Finished second on the team and 24th overall at the Grand Canyon Invitational in a time of 19:39.2. 2012 Track & Field: Only competed in one meet during her inaugural indoor season, the Lumberjack Invitational, where she finished seventh in the women’s 3,000m in a time of 10:45.78@ ... Posted the team’s third-best time of the outdoor season in the 5,000m with a 17:45.11 at the Beach Invite ... Closed out her freshman year with an 11th-place finish in the 5000m at Big Sky Outdoors. 2011 Cross Country: Redshirt season. High School: Was named Greenway Female Athlete of the Year in 2011 ... Named First Team All-State in cross country her junior and senior years ... Placed first and set a personal-best time in the 1600m run at the Arizona Meet of Champions in 2011, her second year competing in that meet ... Was the outstanding varsity athlete for both cross country and track & field in 2010 ... Named the 2011 Regional Athlete of the Year ... Holds school records in the 4x800m relay and distance medley relay alongside her twin sister, Shayla. Personal: Born to Jimmy and Janet Cole on September 28, 1992 ... Has four brothers: Jimmy, Juwan, Javontae, and Jacob; and four sisters: Shatonja, Shayla (twin sister), Gabbie, and Aaliyah ... Hobbies include hiking and reading ... Chose NAU for the beautiful campus and weather, as well as the great coaches and team.

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2012 Track & Field: In her first track season with the Lumberjacks, she qualified for Big Sky Indoors with a 5:08.80@ in the mile at the NAU Tune-Up ... Just missed earning team points with a ninth-place finish at the conference meet, but scored with the fifth-place women’s DMR squad ... During outdoor season competed in the middle-distance 800m and 1,500m runs, where she posted the No. 4 times on the team in both ... Ran a 2:16.51 in the 800m at the Double Dual, and posted a career-best 4:39.24 at the Beach Invite ... Ended her first outdoor conference meet with a 14th-place finish in the 1,500m.

2012 Track & Field: Best showing during the indoor season came at the NAU Tune-Up, marking a fourth-place finish in the 3,000m ... Competed at the Willie Williams Invitational to start the outdoor season, placing 17th in the 5,000m in a time of 19:17.76. 2011 Cross Country: Did not compete

2011 Cross Country: Competed in three meets in her inaugural season with the Lumberjacks ... Finished 33rd at the George Kyte Classic in Flagstaff (20:11.3) ... Ran her best time of the season at the Dave Murray Invitation in Tucson, finishing 27th in a time of 19:09.0 ... Closed out her season at the Grand Canyon Invitational with her first top-15 finish, placing 14th in a time of 19:20.9. High School: Earned First Team All-State honors three times for cross country (‘08-’10) ... Was named Black Canyon Region Athlete of the Year three times, once in track and twice in cross country, and was the 2009 Black Canyon Region champion in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m ... Holds a school record in the 4x800m relay and the distance medley relay along with her twin sister, Kayla. Personal: Born to Jimmy and Janet Cole on September 28, 1992 ... Has four brothers: Jimmy, Juwan, Javontae, and Jacob; and four sisters: Shatonja, Kayla (twin sister), Gabbie, and Aaliyah ... Hobbies include hiking and reading ... Chose NAU because of her love for Flagstaff, and for the impression the coaches and players made when being recruited.

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SO. MISSOULA, MONT.

FR. PHOENIX, ARIZ.

SO. DALY CITY, CALIF.

SO. HALMSTEAD, SWEDEN.

SAVANNAH

PAIGE

KYLIE

CAROLINE

GAFFNEY

GILCHRIST

GOO

HOGARDH

Academic Notes: Planning to major in veterinary studies.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in Psychology.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in Public Health.

Academic Notes: Majoring in Exercise Science.

High School: Lettered four years in track&field and cross country at Xavier College Prep.

2013 Cross Country: Had a very impressive freshman season... Garnered two top-10 finishes... Finished fifth at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 17:20.3... Finished seventh at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 18:08.49... Top finisher for NAU at the NCAA Pre-Nationals meet finishing 65th... Finished 13th at the Big Sky Championships while battling illness.

2013 Cross Country: Did not compete.

Personal Bests: 2:09.6 (800m), 4:33.14 (1500m), 4:52.41@ (Mile)

Personal: Born on May 30, 1996 to Jocelyn and Timothy Gaffney ... Has one sister, McKenna ... Chose NAU because of friendly, inviting atmosphere and down to earth people as well as the “great academics and amazing running program.”

High School: Was a three sport athlete lettering in cross country, indoor and outdoor track...2012 Montana cross country state champion...2013 3200m Montana state champion... Finished fourth at the 2012 NxN Northwest Regionals...Finished fourth at the Footlocker Regionals (West)...Finished 29th at the Footlocker National Championships...Competed in the 3200m at the Arcadia Invitational...Helped Hellgate to a second place finish in Montana cross country state championships in 2010 ... Holds school records for: 800m-2:15, 1600m-4:55.02, 3200m-10:43 and the 3mile-17:04

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High School: Varsity Girls Track and Field Dual Meet League Champions freshman-senior year… San Mateo Daily Journal XC Runner of the Year in 2011 and 2012… 2012 San Mateo Daily Journal Track Athlete of the Year; School record holder for home cross country course, 400m (58.30), and 800m (2:10.51). Personal: Born to Ronnie and Jody Goo on June 29, 1995… Has one sister, Laney

2013 Cross Country: Competed at two meets after returning from injury... Was NAU’s top finisher at the Dave Murray Invitational finishing 16th with a time of 18:05.5... Finished 38th at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 19:08.99. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in just one meet... Finished 9th at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 17:58. 2011 Cross Country: Emerged as a solid top-five runner for the Lumberjacks in her first season with NAU ... Competed in five races total on the season, and was the third NAU finisher in four meets ... Best 5K time came at the Dave Murray Invitational, where she finished 13th in a time of 18:04.0 ... Finished in the top 40 at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree, posting a time of 18:19.20 (33rd) ... Competed in her first 6K race at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational, finishing in 21:41.7 (161st) ... Ran two solid races in her first postseason experiences, placing 26th (19:21.04) at the Big Sky Championships and 44th at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships (22:29.3)

Personal: Born to Greg and Julie Gilchrist on May 2, 1995...Has one younger brother, Alan...Enjoys hanging with friends, reading and watching Netflix.

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High School/Club: Won award for best athlete in her club (IFK Halmstead) for five consecutive years (2007-2011) ... Holds club records in the 800m, 1500m, and 2000m steeplechase ... Set a district record in the 2000m steeplechase in 2011

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Personal: Born November 16, 1992 to Christer and Anna-Carin Hogardh ... Has one younger sister, Johanna ... Chose NAU for the altitude, great training opportunities, beautiful scenery, and great team unity

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JR. CHINLE, ARIZ.

JR. GLENDORA, CALIF.

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KYLEE

HEATHER

JUMBO

JUSTUS

KIESER

LAPLANTE

Academic Notes: Majoring in criminal justice.

Academic Notes: Plans to major in pre-physical therapy.

2013 Cross Country: Had a great sophomore campaign as she developed into NAU’s No. 1 runner toward the end of the season... Finished ninth at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 17:18.8... Finished 11th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 20:51.2 in the women’s 6K... Competed at the NCAA National Championships for the first time of her career... All-Big Sky... All-Mountain Region. 2012 Cross Country: Competed in three meets... Finished tenth at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 17:46.4... Finished 62nd at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 22:10.6. High School: Four-time state champion in cross country and six-time individual state champion on the track ... Led her teams to three Arizona 3A and Division 3 state titles (2009-10, 2012) ... Competed on the 2009 Junior USA Team for the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Championships (NACAC) in Florida ... Competed in the USA National Cross Country Championships four times (2009-12) in the Junior Women’s 6K race for Wings of America, an organization that uses sport to encourage American Indian youth to look to the future while embracing a past they can be proud of. Personal: Born January 27, 1994 to Jerrison Jumbo ... Has three older brothers, Ronaldo, Ronald, and Roland ... Hobbies include barrel racing and playing guitar, and she loves analyzing things, reading Jane Austen novels, and running on her toes

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SO. CASA GRANDE, ARIZ.

ROLONDA

Personal Bests: 5:25.84@ (Mile), 10:40.94@ (3,000m)

Academic Notes: Plans to major in history for secondary education.

Academic Notes: Majoring in exercise science with plans to pursue a career as a naturopathic doctor specializing in nutrition.

2013 Cross Country: Did not compete.

Personal Bests: 5:39.33@ (Mile), 10:25.26@ (3,000m)

2012 Cross Country: Competed in five meets... Finished 17th at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 18:23... Finished 25th at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 18:35... Finished 274th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 21:58... Finished 37th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 18:55.4... Finished 74th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 22:30.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at four meets... Top finish came at the George Kyte Classic finishing 16th with a time of 18:03.8... Finished 22nd at the Dave Murray Invitational with a time of 18:28.19... Finished 33rd at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 17:59.3.

High School: Competed three years in track and field and two years in cross country and cheerleading at Southridge High School ... Most improved female for track and field ... All-State academic award for cross country, track and field and cheerleading ... member of the StyleShock All-State competitive dance team ... competed at the 2012 American Showcase in Anaheim, Calif.

2012 Track & Field: Competed in two meets for the Lumberjacks during the indoor season ... Season best mark in the Mile (5:25.84@) came at the NAU Tune-Up, while her best 3,000m time (10:40.94@) came at the NAU Invite ... Competed in the steeplechase and the 5,000 meters during the outdoor season ... Was NAU’s No. 3 steeplechaser with a time of 11:34.15@ that came at the Tailwind Invite ... Best 5,000m time (18:33.12) came in the season’s inaugural meet, the Willie Williams Invite. 2011 Cross Country: Started her freshman campaign with a bang, finishing 10th at the George Kyte Classic in a time of 18:11.4 ... Ran in her first national-caliber meets at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree (18:35.62; 45th) and the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational (22:23.5; 249th) ... Was a solid team contributor in both of the women’s postseason races, placing 25th (19:19.88) at the Big Sky Championships and 65th (22:56.5) at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships. High School: Named MVP of her cross country and track & field teams ... Was San Gabriel Valley Runner of the Year for four consecutive years ... Placed 5th in the 3-mile at the Woodbridge Invitational with a time of 17:04 (PR) Personal: Born to George and Wendy Justus on October 12, 1992 ... Has two older brothers, Matthew and Cory, and one older sister, Sarah ... Hobbies include wakeboarding and water-skiing ... Chose NAU because of its competitiveness on a national stage, and for her love of NAU’s team and coaches

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2012 Cross Country: Competed in three meets... Finished 15th at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 18:03.4... Finished 290th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 22:05... Finished 59th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 22:03.9.

Personal: Born to Susan and Mark LePlante on May 7, 1995 ... has a younger brother, Nicholas, and a younger sister, Holly ... hobbies include skiing and travelliing ... most memorable moment of her athletic career was choosing to come run at NAU

2012 Track & Field: Competed during the indoor in the mile and 3,000m ... Only showing in the mile came at the NAU Tune-Up, where she managed a time of 5:39.33@ ... Best 3000m time of 10:25.26@ came at the Mtn. T’s Invite ... Competed in the 5,000m and 10,000m runs in her first outdoor season ... Had the team’s No. 5 time in the 5000m after running a 17:50.86 at the Beach Invitational ... Scored her first team point at Big Sky Outdoors with an eighth-place finish in the 10,000m ... Her time of 36:29.87@ was a personal best and was good enough for third on the team. 2011 Cross Country: Solidified the No. 7 spot on the team by season’s end in her first year with the Lumberjacks ... Saw her first action at the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson, where she finished 23rd in a time of 18:32.0 ... Led a group of four NAU runners at the Grand Canyon Invitational, placing 13th overall (19:07.3) ... Ran at the Big Sky Championships, where she notched a solid 28th-place finish and a time of 19:26.94 ... Rounded out her inaugural season with a 67th-place mark (22:58.9) at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships. High School: Won Division II state cross country title her senior year ... Followed that victory up with a track & field state championship in the mile run, and anchored her 4x800m relay team to a state title as well ... Earned All-State and All-Region awards her junior year ... Was the Tempe All-City champion in cross country ... Named an Arizona Dairy Council All-American her senior year. Personal: Born to Kevin and Melanie Kieser on July 2, 1993 ... Has one brother, Kainan ... Chose NAU for great coaching and the desire to be a part of a team that grows and improves on and off the track.

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FR. BEAVERTON, ORE.

SR. FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.

FR. TUCSON, ARIZ.

JR. MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA

RACHEL

JAMIE

MELANIE

NIESEN

SHRADER

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ZIBRAT

Academic Notes: She is undecided on a major. High School: Lettered three years in cross country and four years in track and field at Southridge High School ... Holds school records in 5000m, 3000m and 1500m ... Recieved the school’s army reserve scholar award. Personal: Born on July 24, 1996 to Jennifer and Jacob Niesen ... Has one brother, Ben ... Enjoys studying human history ... Chose NAU because the enviroment was similar to home but at a higher elevation.

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Academic Notes: Plans to study dental hygiene.

Academic Notes: Majoring in microbiology.

Academic Notes: Plans to study exercise science.

2013 Cross Country: Competed at five meets for the Lumberjacks... Top finish came at the Big Sky Championships where she finished 15th with a time of 17:34.4... Finished 20th at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 18:23.1... Finished 40th at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 19:12.75.

Cross Country 2013: NAU’s No. 1 runner but competed just twice due to injury... Finished third at the George Kyte Classic with a time of 17:12.4... Finished third at the Cowboy Jamboree with a time of 17:47.74.

Personal Best: 1:39.38 600m 2:17.90 800m.

Before NAU: Attended Pima Community College where she was a member of both the cross country and track teams… Finished 17th at the 2012 NJCAA Cross Country National Championships… 2012 Track and Field 1500m Regional Champion… 2011 Cross Country Conference Champion... Awarded Academic All-American for cross country and track. Personal: Born to Thomas and Donna Shrader on November 13, 1992… Has two siblings, her teammate Brian and her sister Jackie… Jamie enjoys hiking, swimming and watching movies.

High School: Was a three-year letterwinner in cross country and a four-year letterwinner in track & field... Garnered four top-six finishes at the Division-2 Arizona State Championships, two in the 800m, one in the 100m and was part of the 2012 4x400 championship team... Two-time track MVP in 2012 and 2013 and two-time cross country MVP in 2011 and 2012.

Cross Country 2012: Competed in four meets... Finished 19th at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invite with a time of 18:23... Finished 196th at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational with a time of 21:21... Finished 27th at the Big Sky Championships with a time of 18:33.7... Finished 56th at the Mountain Region Championships with a time of 22:02.6.

Personal: Born to Scott and Susan Zibrat on October 21, 1994... Has one sister Jaclyn... Chose NAU because of the beautiful campus and because of its great exercise science and personal training program.

High School: Competed in cross country and track and field at Haileybury College, from which she graduated in 2011 ... Helped her team to a silver medal at the World School Cross Country Championship in 2010 ... She took fifth in the Zatopek Classic’s Under-20 Women’s 3K race in 2010 ... Was the gold medalist in the U18 1,500m run at the 2010 All-Victoria Schools Championships in Australia.

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Personal: Born February 22, 1993 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia to Nick and Kim Townsend ... Has one older sister, Jessica ... Enjoys going to the gym, doing pilates, and going to the beach in her spare time ... Chose NAU for the great training location, the altitude, and the great coaching ... She misses her dog while she is away from home ... Favorite animal is a frog

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George Kyte Classic Men’s Results

Big Sky Championships Men’s Results

Athlete Place Pts Time Matt McElroy 1st 1 24:55.3 Caleb Hoover 4th 4 25:01.2 Andy Trouard 6th 6 25:21.5 Nathan Weitz 7th 7 25:30.1 Korey Krotzer 8th 8 25:36.0 Alejandro Montano 9th 9 25:40.6 Ryan Wesson 17th 16 26:33.1 Josh Hardin 18th 16 26:46.9 Matthew League 20th 17 26:59.2 Dillon Read 22nd 18 27:02.0 TEAM 1st

Name Place Pts. Time Matt McElroy 1st 24:32.19 Brian Shrader 2nd 24:32.28 Nathan Weitz 3rd 24:38.01 Josh Hardin 7th 24:58.08 Caleb Hoover 12th 25:16.38 Korey Krotzer 15th 25:20.59 Cody Reed 36th 26:28.60 Ryan Wesson 37th 26:29.88 TEAM 1st

Mountain Region Championships Men’s Results

Dave Murray Invitational Men’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Andy Trouard 4th 4 22:08.01 Cody Reed 5th 5 22:09.22 Matthew League 10th 10 22:32.65 Dillon Read 11th 11 22:34.52 Ryan Wesson 17th 15 23:00.72 TEAM 2nd

Name Place Pts. Time Futsum Zienasellassie 3rd 3 29:54.2 Matt McElroy 9th 9 29:48.8 Josh Hardin 10th 10 29:49.0 Brian Shrader 11th 11 29:49.1 Nathan Weitz 28th 28 30:08.4 Andy Trouard 40th 40 30:21.7 Caleb Hoover 60th 60 31:00.6 TEAM 1st

Cowboy Jamboree Men’s Results

NCAA National Championships Men’s Results Name Place Pts. Time Futsum Zienasellassie 4th 30:05.7 Matt McElroy 25th 30:36.0 Brian Shrader 28th 30:37.3 Josh Hardin 75th 31:04.2 Nathan Weitz 76th 31:04.6 Caleb Hoover 139th 31:41.0 Andy Trouard 200th 32:17.6 TEAM 2nd

Name Place Pts. Time Futsum Zienasellassie 4th 4 24:30.67 Brian Shrader 5th 5 24:32.53 Caleb Hoover 9th 9 24:58.02 Andy Trouard 14th 14 25:06.04 Alejandro Montano 27th 25 25:16.03 Josh Hardin 30th 27 25:23.02 Cody Reed 32nd 28 25:38.27 TEAM 2nd

Adidas Wisconsin Invitational Men’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Futsum Zienasellassie 6th 6 23:29 Matt McElroy 16th 16 23:37 Brian Shrader 17th 17 23:38 Nathan Weitz 39th 39 23:55 Andy Trouard 43rd 43 23:57 Josh Hardin 49th 49 24:00 Caleb Hoover 109th 108 24:25 Alejandro Montano 153rd 24:38 Korey Krotzer 211th 25:01 TEAM 1st

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Big Sky Championships Women’s Results

George Kyte Classic Women’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Melanie Townsend 3rd 3 17:12.4 Rolonda Jumbo 4th 4 17:17.5 Paige Gilchrist 5th 5 17:20.3 Vanessa Estrada 10th 10 17:38.7 Carolyn Bethel 14th 14 17:54.4 Kylee Kieser 16th 16 18:03.8 Kelly Fruth 17th 17 18:05.8 Kenzie Estes 18th 17 18:07.4 Jamie Shrader 20th 18 18:23.1 Sarah Baker 23rd 19 18:34.6 Sarah Raber 25th 19 18:40.4 Shayla Freeman 27th 20 18:49.0 TEAM 2nd

Name Place Pts. Time Rolonda Jumbo 9th 17:18.8 Carolyn Bethel 11th 17:26.4 Paige Gilchrist 13th 17:31.6 Jamie Shrader 15th 17:34.4 Kelly Fruth 16th 17:41.6 Shayla Freeman 24th 17:51.0 Kylee Kieser 33rd 17:59.3 Vanessa Estrada 54th 18:25.2 TEAM 2nd

Mountain Region Championships Women’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Rolonda Jumbo 11th 11 20:51.2 Paige Gilchrist 31st 31 21:25.2 Carolyn Bethel 32nd 32 21:27.1 Kelly Fruth 42nd 42 21:38.7 Grace Adams-Handy 72nd 72 22:06.6 Shayla Freeman 82nd 82 22:19.3 Jamie Shrader 83rd 83 22:21.7 TEAM 6th

Dave Murray Invitational Women’s Results Name Place Pts. Time Caroline Hogardh 16th 15 18:05.5 Shayla Freeman 17th 16 18:05.97 Jamie Shrader 18th 17 18:08.31 Lauren Justus 19th 18 18:15.88 Sarah Baker 20th 19 18:22.41 Kylee Kieser 22nd 20 18:28.19 Sarah Raber 26th 21 19:01.56 TEAM 3rd

NCAA National Championships Women’s Results

Cowboy Jamboree Women’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Rolonda Jumbo 195th 21:59.7

Name Place Pts. Time Melanie Townsend 3rd 3 17:47.74 Paige Gilchrist 7th 7 18:08.49 Carolyn Bethel 16th 16 18:30.49 Vanessa Estrada 19th 19 18:34.73 Kelly Fruth 26th 25 18:46.99 Rolonda Jumbo 31st 29 18:58.49 Caroline Hogardh 38th 35 19:08.99 Jamie Shrader 40th 36 19:12.75 Shayla Freeman 43rd 38 19:15.49 TEAM 3rd

Wisconsin Adidas Invitational Women’s Results

Name Place Pts. Time Paige Gilchrist 65th 65 21:12.82 Rolonda Jumbo 119th 119 21:36.54 Carolyn Bethel 127th 128 21:39.44 Jamie Shrader 196th 196 22:02.91 Kelly Fruth 216th 216 22:10.72 Vanessa Estrada 237th 236 22:17.61 Kylee Kieser 251st 250 22:25.09 TEAM 22nd

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WOMEN'S HISTORY BIG SKY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

MEN'S HISTORY BIG SKY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS YEAR

LOCATION

TEAM CHAMPION, POINTS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963

Bozeman, Mont. Flagstaff, Ariz. Pocatello, Idaho Cheney, Wash. Greeley, Colo. Portland, Ore. Missoula, Mont. Sacramento, Calif. Ogden, Utah Bozeman, Mont. Flagstaff, Ariz. Pocatello, Idaho Cheney, Wash. Riverside, Ore. Portland, Ore. Missoula, Mont. Rocklin, Calif. Riverdale, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Boise, Idaho American Fork, Utah Eden, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Pocatello, Idaho Eagle, Idaho Midway, Utah Kaysville, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Boise, Idaho Moscow, Idaho Ogden, Utah Missoula, Mont. Flagstaff, Ariz. Pocatello, Idaho Bozeman, Mont. Moscow, Idaho Pocatello, Idaho Missoula, Mont. Bozeman, Mont. Spokane, Wash. Ogden, UTah Moscow, Idaho

Northern Arizona, 25 Northern Arizona, 24 Northern Arizona, 26 Northern Arizona, 27 Northern Arizona, 19 Northern Arizona, 19 Northern Arizona, 22 Weber State, 32 Northern Arizona, 43 Northern Arizona, 40 Northern Arizona, 25 Montana State, 41 Northern Arizona, 25 Northern Arizona, 31 Northern Arizona, 39 Northern Arizona, 38 Weber State, 39 Northern Arizona, 20 Northern Arizona, 30 Northern Arizona, 32 Montana State, 34 Northern Arizona, 44 Weber State, 34 Weber State, 35 Weber State, 54 Northern Arizona, 15 Northern Arizona, 39 Northern Arizona, 27 Montana, 40 Northern Arizona, 56 Nevada, 32 Idaho State, 25 Idaho State, 49 Nevada, 46 Nevada, 39 Northern Arizona, 28 Weber State, 29 Boise State, 30 Montana, 46 Montana, 45 Boise State-Weber State, 47 Montana, 48 Montana-Northern Arizona, 40 Montana, 38 Montana, 28 Idaho State, 36 Montana, 29 Idaho State, 38 Idaho, 50 Idaho State, 30 Idaho, 49

Matt McElroy, Northern Arizona, 24:32.19 (6) Brian Shrader, Northern Arizona, 24:55.9 (6) Diego Estrada, Northern Arizona, 24:15.5 (6) David McNeill, Northern Arizona, 21:28 (6) David McNeill, Northern Arizona, 24:35.8 (6) David McNeill, Northern Arizona, 23:20.0 (6) Lopez Lomong, Northern Arizona, 23:51.2 (6) Lopez Lomong, Northern Arizona, 23:27.1 (6) Jon Cardenas, Northern Arizona, 25:07 (6) Nate Long, Weber State, 24;15 (4) Travis Laird, Northern Arizona, 25:24 (6) Casey Jermyn, Montana State, 24:53.6 (6) Henrik Ahnstrom, Northern Arizona, 24:56 (6) Kevin Koeper, Northern Arizona, 24:23.9 (6) Jesse Barnes, Montana, 24:20.4 (6) Billy Herman, Northern Arizona, 24:23.4 (6) Miguel Galeana, Montana State, 25:09 (6) John Howell, Northern Arizona, 24:53.4 (6) Tim Martin, Northern Arizona, 30:07.3 (5) Chris Jones, Weber State, 30:26.58 (5) Thomas Roorda, Boise State, 30:49.8 (5) Chris Jones, Weber State, 30:25 (5) Kim White, Northern Arizona, 30:26 (5) Shannon Butler, Montana State, 29:49 (5) Shannon Butler, Montana State, 30:27 (5) Bo Reed, Northern Arizona, 30:08 (5) Kris Cary, Weber State, 31:14 (5) Frank Horn, Montana (30:17.3 (5) Mark Souza, Northern Arizona, 29:42.2 (5) Larry Chumley, Northern Arizona, 29:29.6 (5) Derrick May, Nevada, 31:13.7 (5) Derrick May, Nevada, 30:15.3 Steve Bishop, Montana State, 30:47.0 (5) Joaquin Leano, Nevada, 29:24.2 (5) Jairo Correa, Nevada, 31:08.8 (5) Art Menchaca, Northern Arizona, 31:24.0 (5) Jorge Ruiz, Weber State, 30:56.0 (5) Dean Erhard, Montana, 24:34.0 (4) Dean Erhard, Montana, 25:43.0 (4) Doug Darko, Montana, 25:28.5 (4) Bob Walker, Boise State, 24:57.0 (4) Rich Sliney, Northern Arizona, 25:19.0 (4) Rich Sliney, Northern Arizona, 25:59.0 (4) Rich Sliney, Northern Arizona, 26:09.0 (4) Wade Jacobson, Montana, 20:46.0 (1) Wade Jacobson, Montana, 20:02.0 (1) Fred Friesz, Montana, 20:06.6 (1) Doug Brown, Montana, 19:44.8 (1) Doug Brown, Montana, 20:31.9 (3) Art Scott, Idaho State, 19:26.9 (2) Doug Brown, Montana, 20:24.5 (1)

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LOCATION

TEAM CHAMPION, POINTS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987* 1986* 1985* 1984* 1983* 1982*

Weber State, 55 Weber State, 29 Weber State, 40 Montana, 49 Northern Arizona, 28 Northern Arizona, 31 Northern Arizona, 33 Weber State, 39 Northern Arizona, 27 Northern Arizona, 30 Northern Arizona, 29 Northern Arizona, 18 Northern Arizona, 19 Weber State, 38 Northern Arizona, 36 Northern Arizona, 29 Weber State, 38 Northern Arizona, 30 Montana State, 40 Montana State, 52 Weber State, 47 Northern Arizona, 21 Northern Arizona, 22 Northern Arizona, 27 Northern Arizona, 25 Northern Arizona, 32 Northern Arizona, 19 Montana State, 55 Montana State, 48 Montana, 53 Montana, 37 Idaho, 26

Summer Harper, Weber State, 16:54.2 Amber Henry, Weber State, 16:59.7 Amber Henry, Weber State, 17:30.50 Erica Wendt-Richardson, Idaho State, 15:46.55 Veronica Pohl, Northern Arizona, 19:04.7 Veronica Pohl, Northern Arizona, 17:03.1 Sarah Long, Weber State, 17:13.9 Nicole Gueldemister, Northern Arizona, 17:14.6 Johanna Nilsson, Northern Arizona, 17:28.7 Ida Nilsson, Northern Arizona, 16:46 Ida Nilsson, Northern Arizona, 18:16.1 Ida Nilsson, Northern Arizona, 17:29.0 Ida Nilsson, Northern Arizona, 17:29.0 Sabrina Monro, Montana, 17:07.7 Sabrina Monro, Montana, 17:07.7 Rikke Pedersen, Northern Arizona, 17:33.31 Amy Swier, Northern Arizona, 17:28 Summer Schenck, Weber State, 17:26.48 Niamh Beirne, Boise State, 17:36.6 Rikke Pedersen, Northern Arizona, 17:44.0 Angie Mathison, Idaho, 17:11.5 Jennifer Cleary, Montana State, 17:12.0 Kristi Klinnert, Northern Arizona, 17:15.0 Kristi Klinnert, Northern Arizona, 17:15.0 Larah Treadwell, Northern Arizona, 17:09.0 Patty Young, Nevada, 17:29.4 Nikki Toms, Northern Arizona, 18:02.0 Loreen McRae, Montana, 18:18.0 Annette Hand, Montana State, 17:36.6 Annette Hand, Montana State, 18:05.3 Patsy Sharples, Idaho, 17:41.1 Patsy Sharples, Idaho, 18:15.7

Race Distance - 5,000 meters * - Mountain West Conference

(1) Four Miles; (2) 3.95 Miles; (3) 4.3 Miles; (4) Five Miles; (5) 10,000 Meters; (6) 8,000 Meters

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MEN'S HISTORY MOUNAIN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS Year Team 2013 1st

Top Finishers Futsum Zienasellassie Matt McElroy Josh Hardin

Place 3rd 9th 10th

Time 29:54.2 29:48.8 29:49.0

2012 1st

Futsum Zienasellassie Brian Shrader Matt McElroy

4th 5th 10th

30:06.8 30:09.5 30:20.0

2011 3rd

Diego Estrada Jordan Chipangama Tim Freriks

4th 5th 11th

30:30.8 30:33.3 30:52.7

2010 4th

David McNeill Diego Estrada Ahmed Osman

1st 3rd 21st

29:41.1 29:33.0 30.25.7

2009 4th

David McNeill Ben Ashkettle Jordan Chipangama

1st 8th 14th

29:51.6 30:35.9 30:49.5

2008 2nd

David McNeill Ben Ashkettle Morten Bostrom

1st 11th 12th

29:18.3 29:59.1 30:00.9

2007 3rd

Lope z Lomong Jon Cardenas Morten Bostrom

1st 9th 10th

29:52.1 30:34.2 30:40.8

2006 5th

Lopez Lomong Jon Cardenas Morten Bostrom

2nd 16th 25th

29:55.7 31:13.6 31:42.7

2005 4th

Morten Bostrom Seth Watkins

15th 17th

31:15.6 31:20.9

2004 6th 30:40.2

Eddie Alaniz 18th Devan Lomoyaoma

30:33.4 22nd

2003 2nd

Henrik Ahnstrom Andy Weilacher Travis Laird

6th 13th 14th

31:10.5 31:22.2 31:24.5

2002 1st

Nurani Sheildh Travis Laird Seth Watkins

5th 6th 13th

30:26 30:30 30:41

2001 2nd

Travis Laird Henrik Ahnstrom Juwan Nuvayokva

5th 8th 15th

31:09.0 31:26.7 31:38.0

2000 3rd

Kevin Koepper Travis Laird

5th 12th

31:08.0 31:34.4

1999 4th

Sean Clendaniel Billy Herman

13th 25th

31:15.0 31:41.8

1998 2nd

Billy Herman Steve Ozaduik Chad Walton

4th 6th 16th

31:45.4 31:47.5 32:16.5

1997 3rd

Alexander Shelly Chad Walton Kevin Koeper

9th 15th 22nd

31:19.0 31:41.6 32:00.7

1996 3rd

Tim Martin John Howell

3rd 11th

32:36.3 33:10.0

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Year Team 1995 2nd

Top Finishers Tim Martin Theo Martin John Howell

Place 4th 8th 10th

Time 30:07.3 30:33.8 30:38.7

1994 2nd

Jama Bile Theo Martin John Howell

6th 9th 16th

30:33.0 30:38.7 30:52.2

1993

Tim Martin

21st

30:56.2

1992 4th

Nate Hammer Brett Bonenberger 15th Matt Schubert

13th 31:21 17th

31:21

1991 3rd

Kim White Brett Bonenberger 9th Chris Bray

1st 31:02 16th

30:26

1990 2nd

Kim White Eric Grubbs

2nd 17th

30:50 31:35

1988 1st

Bo Reed Milford Tewawina Daren Stonerock

1st 2nd 3rd

30:08 30:26 30:32

1987 1st

Vince Firlotte Cameron Mitchell Milfred Tewawina

3rd 7th 12th

31:14 31:31 31:47

1986 1st

Bo Reed Chris Caldwell Vince Firlotte

4th 7th 12th

30:26.2 30:37.7 30:53.6

1985 3rd

Mark Souza Chris Caldwell

1st 8th

29:42.2 30:35.8

1984 2nd

Larry Chumley Mark Souza Chris Caldwell

2nd 3rd 23rd

29:29.6 29:30.1 30:34.6

1983 5th

Mark Souza Larry Chumley

17th 18th

31:57.7 31:59.6

1982

8th

Mark Souza

17th

31:31.0

1980 5th

Fred Mullenbach Mark Lomeland Randy Espinoza

16th 17th 23rd

30:17.2 30:17.6 30:30.2

1978

5th

Art Menchaca

16th

31:24

1976

1st

Unknown

10th

31:24

31:22

Year

Team

2013 6th

Top Finishers Rolonda Jumbo Paige Gilchrist Carolyn Bethel

Place 11th 31st 32nd

Time

Year

20:51.2 21:25.2 21:27.1

Team

1992 1st

Top Finishers

Place

Time

Tracy Jarman Kristi Klinnert Calley Nelson

6th 7th 8th

17:19 17:27 17:28

2012 8th

Rochelle Kanuho Agnes Laurent Melanie Townsend

9th 39th 56th

20:49.1 21:37.3 22:02.6

1991 1st

Kristi Klinnert Tracy Jarman Larah Treadwell

2nd 6th 7th

17:15 17:24 17:31

2011 7th

Rochelle Kanuho Kortnee Burton

16th 17th

21:30.9 21:31.8

2009 7th

Veronica Pohl Kortnee Burton

8th 23rd

21:09.0 21:39.1

1990 2nd

Kristi Klinnert Tracy Jarman Larah Treadwell

3rd 5th 10th

17:18 17:33 17:43

2008 3rd

Veronica Pohl Astrid Leutert Nell Rojas

3rd 7th 15th

20:25.3 20:50.3 21:00.4

1989 2nd

Larah Treadwell Maurie Wood Kristi Klinner

3rd 5th 6th

17:09 17:23 17:24

2007 2nd

Ilsa Paulson Lesley Van Miert Amanda Griggs

3rd 11th 14th

20:34.8 21:13.8 21:20.5

1988 1st

Martha Wood Brenda Payton Beth Ellickson

6th 8th 17th

17:34.5 17:46.9 18:13.2

2006 6th 2005 3rd

Nicole Gueldemeister Katja Rosenplaenter Amanda Griggs

6th 14th 25th

21:04.7 21:20.6 20:44.4

1987 1st

Nikki Toms Mauri Wood Brenda Payton

6th 7th 8th

17:41 17:44 17:44

Johanna Nilsson Nicole Gueldemeister Katja Rosenplaenter

1st 9th 18th

20:39.5 21:30.9 22:02.8

1986 2nd

Angela Chalmers Laura McCracken Martha Wood

1st 14th 17th

16:33 17:43 17:46

6th

Ida Nilsson

2nd

20:25.1

Angela Chalmers Ronda Sterkenberg 6th

2nd 17:32.4

16:53.7

2004

1985 3rd

2003 4th

Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson Erika Edwards

2nd 6th 23rd

20:47.8 21:17.0 22:04.9

1984 5th

Laura McCracken Lisa Anetsberger Ann Ratto 19th

17th 18th 17:09.2

17:06.1 17:08.9

2002 3rd

Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson Erika Edwards

2nd 6th 16th

20:32 20:45 21:39

1983 6th

Angela Chalmers Rhonda Sterkenberg Angela Chalmers

5th 9th 10th

18:05.7 18:31.5 17:29.9

2001 3rd

Ida Nilsson Susan Rutherford Jinny Hanifan

4th 6th 14th

21:26.2 21:37.2 22:19.3

2000

6th

Susan Rutherford

11th

21:37.6

1999 3rd

Amy Swier Kendra Versendall

10th 11th

17:24.3 17:29.5

1998 3rd

Emily Allison Amy Swier Rikke Pedersen

5th 9th 14th

18:02.0 18:07.2 18:25.0

1997 5th

Amy Swier Janet Nelson

2nd 12th

17:16.5 17:53.8

1996 4th

Rikke Pedersen Sarah Thornber

10th 15th

18:53.8 19:00.2

1995 7th

Sarah Thornber Katie Dawson

13th 23rd

17:38.7 17:58.9

1994

4th

Rikke Pedersen

8th

17:43.9

1993 8th

Christy Michaels Jeni Cushman

7th 19th

17:16.6 17:46.3

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MEN'S HISTORY NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013

TEAM Futsum Zienasellassie Matt McElroy Brian Shrader Josh Hardin Nathan Weitz Caleb Hoover Andy Trouard

2012

TEAM Brian Shrader Futsum Zienasellassie Matt McElroy Caleb Hoover Nathan Weitz Cody Reed Alejandrao Montano

2011

TEAM Diego Estrada Jordan Chipangama Tim Freriks Matt Coloe Caleb Hoover John Yatsko Andrew Belus

2010

TEAM Diego Estrada Ahmed Osman Jason Pedersen David McNeill Andrew Belus Tim Freriks Eric Lynch

2009

TEAM David McNeill Jordan Chipangama Ben Ashkettle Ahmed Osman Jason Pedersen Andrew Belus Simon Gilna

2008

TEAM David McNeill Morten Bostrom Ben Ashkettle Diego Estrada Mark Fruin John Killiam Jason Pedersen

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2007

2nd 4th 25th 28th 75th 76th 139th 200th

TEAM Lopez Lomong David McNeill Morten Bostrom Jon Cardenas Ben Ashkettle Justin Langdon Eric Lynch

2004

4th

TEAM Eddie Alaniz Devan Lomyaoma Jon Cardenas Josh Simpson Chris Gomez Tyler Williams Justin Langdon

15th 31st 66th 75th 80th 199th 214th

2003

14th

TEAM Henrik Ahnstrom Travis Laird Seth Watkins Andy Weilacher Shilo Mielke Taylor Beckley Mint Henk

7th 48th 94th 155th 177th 180th 181st

2002

9th 16th 19th 87th 123rd 141st 146th 165th

TEAM Seth Watkins Nurani Sheikh Andy Weilacher Travis Laird Henrick Ahnstrom Tyler Williams Charlie Koeppen

2001

4th 2nd 5th 59th 74th 95th 149th 196th

TEAM Travis Laird Bruno Mazzotta Henrick Ahnstrom Juwan Nuvayokva Tyler Williams Ryan Thomas Seth Watkins

6th 15th 44th 59th 76th 155th 181st 194th

2000

TEAM Kevin Koeper Bruno Mazzotta Travis Laird Juan Pablo Miramontes Ryan Thomas Henrik Ahnstrom Juwan Nuvayokva

MEN'S HISTORY NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 1999 4th 3rd 10th 47th 75th 105th 181st 201st

24th 89th 140th 143rd 145th 172nd 229th 239th 3rd 10th 21st 36th 43rd 136th 172nd 174th 7th 18th 51st 43rd 86th 89th 122nd 212th 4th 10th 25th 27th 40th 126th 132nd 145th

7th 31st 63rd 66th 84th 105th 116th 178th

TEAM Billy Herman Sean Clendaniel Juan Pablo Miramontes Ryan Thomas Steve Osaduik Juwan Nuvayokva

12th 40th 63rd 121st 158th 171st 216th

1998 TEAM Billy Herman Steve Osaduik Kevin Koeper Sean Clendaniel Chad Walton Jason Wolfe Juwan Nuvayokva

7th 38th 42nd 76th 89th 124th 165th 216th

1996

TEAM Tim Martin Jim Cera Theo Martin Matt Smith Webb Shelley Chad Walton

1995

TEAM Jama Bile Tim Martin Theo Martin John Howell Jim Cera Matt Smith Ryan Ferguson

1994

TEAM Theo Martin Jama Bile John Howell Chad Welton Tim Martin Matt Smith Jim Cera

1991

TEAM Kim White Chris Bray Brett Bonenberger Greg Lopez Rick Jarman Nate Hammer Dean Frampton

1990

TEAM Kim White Eric Grubbs Chris Bray Brett Bonenberger Don Guess Jimmy Rego Nate Hammer

1988

TEAM Bo Reed Milfred Tewawina Cameron Mitchell Daren Stonerock Scott Pestka Vinve Firlotte Eric Grubbs

7th 22nd 56th 74th 117th 130th 170th

1987

TEAM Milfred Tewawina Vince Firlotte Cameron Mitchell Hilary McCarthy Daren Stonerock Steve Clarke

2nd 20th 30th 32nd 33rd 82nd 92nd 160th

1986

TEAM Bo Reed Chris Caldwell Vince Firlotte Cameron Mitchell Hilary McCarthy Daren Stonerock Chris Currie

4th 23rd 24th 46th 68th 72nd 127th 136th

1984

TEAM Larry Chumley Mark Souza Jim Klein Chris Currie Chris Caldwell Jeff Parham

19th 82nd 92nd 94th 103rd 141st 168th 177th 2nd 3rd 8th 42nd 51st 110th 120th 184th 8th 25th 59th 88th 101st 118th 137th 10th 25th 63rd 78th 88th 101st 109th 153rd 17th 9th 67th 110th 176th DNF DNF

19th 24th 96th 103rd 109th 130th 159th 161st

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WOMEN'S HISTORY NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 TEAM Veronica Pohl Astrid Leutert Nell Rojas Haley Lawrence Kortney Burton Vanessa Hancock Nikki Codd

WOMEN'S HISTORY NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

1999 TEAM Kendra Versendaal Amy Swier Marci Madsen Emily Allison Shelby Horgan Christin Ray Jaymie Harper

11th 21st 47th 124th 149th 152nd 224th 245th

1998 TEAM Emily Allison Amy Swier Kendra Versendaal Rikke Pedersen Shelby Horgan Marci Madsen Daniel Marisa

17th 27th 47th 103rd 126th 130th 167th 192nd

12th 1st 48th 109th 148th 193rd 218th 228th

1996 TEAM Rikke Pedersen Katie Dawson Janet Nelson Emily Allison Sarah Thornber Mellisa Goehrig

10th 9th 63rd 90th 93rd 106th 122nd

2003 TEAM Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson Erika Edwards Natalie Rogers Laura McCreesh Julie Fisher Ariel Latimer

15th 9th 10th 127th 172nd 189th 218th 242nd

1992 TEAM Tracy Jarman Calley Nelson Kristi Klinnert Jeni Cushman Larah Treadwell Christy Michaels Charity Stowell

9th 21st 46th 69th 101st 107th 142nd 176th

2002 TEAM Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson Erika Edwards Jinny Hanifan Natalie Rogers Emille Geneste Estelle Brose

10th 8th 12th 82nd 139th 179th 183rd 189th

1991 TEAM Tracy Jarman Kristi Klinnert Larah Treadwell Calley Nelson Christy Michaels Grace White

3rd 21st 26th 37th 62nd 109th 128th

2001 TEAM Ida Nilsson Susie Rutherford Jinny Hanifan Erika Edwards Jamie Herman Lindsay Townsend Jolene McMahon

12th 12th 47th 63rd 143rd 187th 247th 249th

1990 TEAM Tracy Jarman Kristi Klinnert Larah Treadwell Christy Michaels Calley Nelson Grace White Charity Stowell

14th 40th 53rd 70th 122nd 134th 158th 176th

2007 TEAM Ilsa Paulson Lesley Van Miert Amanda Boyd Amanda Griggs Astrid Leutert Nell Rojas Kelsy Hardt 2005 TEAM Johanna Nilsson Nicole Gueldemeister Katja Rosenplaenter Julie Fisher Natalie Rogers Ann Johansson Krista Stepa

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23rd 16th 43rd 165th 213th 217th 226th 243rd 7th 30th 55th 113th 133rd 149th 224th 232nd

1989 TEAM Larah Treadwell Kristi Klinnert Maurie Wood Nikki Toms Grace White Kristin Porter

13th 21st 45th 67th 108th 152nd 157th

1988 TEAM Martha Wood Brenda Payton Patrice Hageman Beth Ellickson Katherine Dalton Nikki Toms

14th 25th 66th 95th 106th 127th 134th

1987 TEAM Nikki Toms Maurie Wood Brenda Payton Jamie Bisplinghoff Beth Ellickson Caron Reycraft Patrice Hageman

11th 36th 60th 66th 66th 87th 101st 114th

1986 TEAM Angela Chalmers

N/A 1st

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NAU CROSS COUNTRY ALL-AMERCIANS 2014 marks the 24th running of the George Kyte Classic hosted by Northern Arizona University in Flagstaffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buffalo Park.The meet is named for the late Dr. George Kyte, Professor Emeritus of history at Northern Arizona. Dr. Kyte was a longtime supporter of Lumberjack Athletics, track & field and cross country in particular. The event was ran with Dr. Kyte in attendance until 2004.

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George Kyte Classic Team Champions Men Women 2013 Northern Arizona 2013 Arizona 2012 Northern Arizona 2012 Southern Utah 2011 Arizona State 2011 Arizona 2010 Northern Arizona 2010 Arizona 2009 Northern Arizona 2009 Northern Arizona 2008 Northern Arizona 2008 Northern Arizona 2007 Northern Arizona 2007 Northern Arizona 2006 Arizona 2006 Arizona 2005 Arizona State 2005 Ft.Lewis College 2004 Northern Arizona 2004 Northern Arizona 2003 Northern Arizona 2003 Northern Arizona 2002 Northern Arizona 2002 Northern Arizona 2001 Northern Arizona 2001 Northern Arizona 2000 Northern Arizona 2000 Northern Arizona 1999 Southern Utah 1999 Northern Arizona 1998 Northern Arizona 1998 Northern Arizona 1997 Northern Arizona 1997 Northern Arizona 1996 Northern Arizona 1996 Northern Arizona 1995 Northern Arizona 1995 Northern Arizona 1994 Northern Arizona 1994 Northern Arizona

2013 Futsum Zienasellassie Matt McElroy Brian Shrader

4th 25th 28th

30:05.7 30:36.0 30:37.3

2012 Futsum Zienasellassie Diego Estrada

15th 31st

2011 Diego Estrada

2009 Veronica Pohl

38th

20:43.5

2008 Veronica Pohl

16th

20:24.3

29:37.7 29:54.1

2007 Ilsa Paulson

30th

20:56.1

7th

29:24.7

2005 Johanna Nilsson

1st

2010 Ahmed Osman David McNeill

16th 19th

30:11.0 30:15.0

2003 Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson

9th 10th

20:05.5 20:07.0

2009 Jordan Chipangama David McNeill

2nd 5th

29:06.5 29:33.1

2002 Ida Nilsson Johanna Nilsson

8th 12th

19:57.7 20:01.8

2008 Lopez Lomong

15th

29:53.0

2001 Ida Nilsson

12th

20:58

2007 David McNeill Lopez Lomong

3rd 7th

29:45.5 29:56.8

1999 Kendra Versendaal

21st

17:14.6

2006 Henrik Ahnstrom

4th

30:49.8

1998 Emily Allison

33rd

17:37.4

2003 Travis Laird Seth Watkins Andy Weilacher Seth Watkins

10th 21st 36th 43rd

29:41.6 30:01.3 30:14.0 30:19.9

1997 Amy Swier

10th

16:59

1996 Rikke Pedersen

9th

17:54

2002 Travis Laird

18th

30:16

1992 Tracy Jarman

22nd

17:54.1

2001 Henrik Ahnstrom Bruno Mazzotta Juwan Nuvayokua Kevin Koeper

10th 23rd 25th 40th

29:31 29:59 30:01 30:11

1991 Tracy Jarman Kristi Klinnert

21st 26th

17:17.2 17:19.4

1989 Larah Treadwell

21st

17:13.1

2000 Billy Herman

31st

31:00.1

1988 Maurie Wood

25th

17:13

1999 Billy Herman

40th

30:19

1998 Web Shelley

38th

31:14.2

1997 Tim Martin

36th

30:19

1996 Jama Bile

22nd

31:29

1995 Tim Martin Theo Martin John Howell Theo Martin

20th 30th 32nd 33rd

31:23 31:36 31:41 31:44

1994 Jama Bile Kim White

20th 21st

30:56.6 30:57.9

19:34

1986 Angela Chalmers

1st

16:55.5

1985 Angela Chalmers

8th

16:38

29:24

1990 Bo Reed 1988 Milfred Tewawina Bo Reed

3rd 25th

29:41 31:32.8

1987 Mark Souza

25th

30:32.1

1986 Larry Chumley

27th

29:56.1

1985 Dave Tocheri

9th

29:03

1984 Richard Sliney

10th

30:18

1972 Richard Sliney

21st

29:47

1971 Richard Sliney

6th

28:44

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Welcome to Northern

Arizona University

Northern Arizona University provides an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by important research, graduate and professional programs, and a responsive distance learning network delivering programs throughout Arizona. NAU’s underlying core strength at the undergraduate level is in its ability to provide knowledge of the world, an ability to appreciate change, diversity, and life itself. Faculty and staff members are committed to the residential campus concept and to the student population; however, they are also prepared to deliver education throughout Arizona and the world either online or in new campus structures. The Mountain Campus has a student population of more than 20,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at sites across the state. NAU was established in 1899 as the Northern Arizona Normal School. A close, personal interest in the development of each student as an individual has long been a trademark of the Mountain Campus. This educational experience is enhanced by an atmosphere that celebrates the diversity of opinions and cultures. The undergraduate programs at NAU cover a diverse range of disciplines from liberal arts and the sciences to professional and career-related fields. As NAU looks to the future, it continues to develop innovative ways to provide citizens with greater access to education and strives to strengthen its teaching and service partnerships to meet the needs of a changing Arizona. Flagstaff, with a population of about 57,000, is rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. With its elevation of 7,000 feet and a four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. RITA CHENG Meet NAU’s 16th president, Dr. Rita Cheng During Dr. Rita Cheng’s first visit to campus, her speech before a standing room only crowd left little room for doubt about the kind of president she would be for Northern Arizona University. “I have always believed I have a responsibility to help others through service,” she said. “I firmly believe we have an obligation to give back, and I try to live by that value.” Cheng was unanimously appointed by the Arizona Board of Regents to be the next NAU president when John Haeger steps down later this summer. Her three-year contract began Aug. 15. Cheng, who was chancellor at Southern Illinois University, opened her that first on campus presentation by saying she was “humbled and honored” to be considered for the presidency, acknowledging that NAU’s upward trajectory—much to the credit of President Haeger—was no secret nationally and had been noticed by her from afar. Visiting in person only confirmed that view, she said. “At the heart of it all resides a talented faculty and staff that makes it possible.” The incoming president spent a recent whirlwind first official visit on June 12 meeting with campus administrative and faculty leadership. Throughout her engaging presentation in a jam-packed Ashurst Auditorium, Cheng laid out the vision and values that define her, and offered glimpses into the early life experiences that drive her to succeed. During a 17-minute presentation to hundreds in Ashurst and hundreds more watching online, Cheng explained how growing up on a farm in Wisconsin taught her “the value of hard work and doing what you have committed to do—being authentic and true to your goals.” Cheng’s own journey through higher education, raising a family and negotiating a steadily rising career reinforced beliefs she exudes as a university leader today, with an appreciation that she moved into expanding horizons for women and first-generation students. “I have always believed I have a responsibility to help others through service,” she said. Candidly, Cheng simply posed the question she correctly presumed was on everyone’s mind: “What kind of president might I be?” In answering, Cheng shared “the values I bring to all I do.” An accountant by training, she acknowl-

edged the role of data in making informed decisions, but said “numbers alone cannot answer the human questions. To answer those questions, a leader needs to hear from all the very human stakeholders in the university’s future.” Themes of shared governance, transparency, communication, accountability and inclusiveness followed. She noted her support for a strong, academically focused athletics program, but also emphasized, “music, art, theater, distinguished speakers, and other cultural and recreational activities that contribute to the vibrancy of our campus.” Cheng turned to the citizens of Flagstaff by saying the university must define communities broadly rather than narrowly. “We must view ourselves as part of something much greater than ourselves. We cannot isolate, we must invite people in, we must go outside our walls.” Before moving to SIU, Cheng spent 22 years in teaching and administrative roles at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including five years as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Cheng, who was also a professor of accounting at SIU, earned her Ph.D. in management from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University. She earned her MBA degree from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelor of business administration degree with honors from Bishop‘s University in Quebec. A 28-member search committee of ABOR members, NAU faculty and staff, and community, business, tribal and educational leaders contributed to the decision to choose Cheng. The new NAU president joins the ABOR Enterprise Executive Committee, comprised of the presidents of Arizona State University, NAU, the University of Arizona, and ABOR as the executive leadership of the Arizona public university enterprise system responsible for driving achievement of statewide goals. “Dr. Cheng’s impressive career in higher education and her transformative leadership will advance NAU to even greater heights, enable the achievement of the university’s ambitious goals, and foster enhanced student success,” said ABOR chair Rick Myers, who served as co-chair of the hiring committee. “This is the beginning of a legacy that will serve the entire state.”

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VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DR. LISA CAMPOS

In her first year at NAU, Campos guided the Lumberjacks to the prestigious Presidents’ Cup as the NAU Athletics Department was recognized for their overall excellence in competition and in the classroom. The Lumberjacks finished first in overall athletic points and tied for second in overall academic performance as they became the fourth institution to win multiple Presidents’ Cups, winning their second Presidents’ Cup (first was 2005-06). NAU also claimed the 2013-14 Men’s and Women’s All-Sports Trophy; the first true sweep by an institution since 2000-01. The Lumberjacks captured five team championships, with an additional eight teams finishing in the top five. The success on and off the field continues, and over the past two years, Campos saw her department capture 52 total conference championships. Most recently during the 2013-14, six teams – men’s cross country and men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field all captured Big Sky Championships while women’s swimming & diving won its first Western Athletic Conference Championships – and 19 student-athletes combined for 24 individual titles between cross country and track & field in the Big Sky and swimming & diving in the WAC. Beyond championships, the Lumberjacks produced 183 all-conference honorees and 13 student-athletes that combined for 18 All-American honors. In the classroom, the Lumberjacks once again proved that academics is at the forefront of the student-athlete experience as NAU finished with a department-wide 3.125 cumulative GPA. Ten of 13 teams finished the 2012-13 academic year with a GPA of at least 3.00 led by the volleyball team, who recorded a 3.57 GPA, followed by swimming & diving at 3.50 and soccer at 3.42. Two student-athletes received CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District honors, one of which was named a CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-American First Team honoree. NAU had 139 total student-athletes earn All-Academic honors by the Big Sky and WAC. A total of 58 student-athletes earned their degrees during the 2013-14 academic year. All 15 sponsored sports exceeded NCAA academic standards for the fifth consecutive year as the department posted an overall APR of 973. Nine squads carried multi-year totals above 960, while six teams accomplished perfect single-year scores of 1000 led by the women’s tennis and swimming & diving teams who received the APR Public Recognition Award from the NCAA for earning a perfect single-year APR each of the last four years. Campos and the Lumberjacks continue to give back to the community as her student-athletes completed the most community service hours ever in department history. The Lumberjacks’ set a goal of 4,000 hours for the 2013-14 academic year – they eclipsed the mark with an instrumental 4,378 hours. Campos made four coaching hires, changing the culture of NAU basketball with the hires of Jack Murphy from the University of Memphis to lead the Lumberjack men’s team and Sue Darling from the University of Arizona to head the women’s squad. In her second year, she hired two coaches away from Conference USA. Ken Murphy from the University of Texas-El Paso was named to guide the volleyball program, and, from Southern Mississippi, Ki Kroll was hired to lead the men’s tennis program. Campos took over the leadership of the Lumberjack Athletics department after serving as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Texas at El Paso since August of 2006. With her hiring at NAU, Campos, 35, became one of 26 females and the youngest in the country to lead a Division I program, including 13 head athletic administrators at the Football Championship Subdivision level. Campos served as the sport administrator for the Miner men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer, women’s volley-

ball, women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s track and field programs at UTEP. Campos also was the primary administrator for compliance, CHAMPS/Life Skills, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and cheerleading. She was the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and served as the liaison to the Intercollegiate Athletic Council, Office of Student Life, Miner Village, and the UTEP Police Department. In her tenure at UTEP, she also had oversight of the women’s golf, rifle, and softball programs, served as championship director for numerous conference championships, and co-hosted a weekly television show, Miner Sports Weekly. Dr. Campos also assisted with athletic facility enhancements and co-directed the planning and design of the $2.6 million Helen of Troy Softball Complex, which opened in September 2005. In 2006, Campos served as the NCAA liaison for the Self Study Report for NCAA Certification and continued to oversee all gender, minority equity, and student welfare strategic plans. She was responsible for Title IX staff education and staff diversity training. In 2005, she created the Athletics Diversity Graduate Assistantship Program and served on the UTEP Women’s Resource Advisory Board. She was promoted to the Senior Associate position after serving as the Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator since August of 2003. She also served two years as the Assistant Dean of Students within the UTEP Division of Student Affairs. Dr. Campos had the opportunity to serve on a number of NCAA Committees, including the NCAA Division I Championships/ Competition Cabinet, the NCAA Rifle Committee, and chaired the NCAA Women’s Soccer Committee. She was a member of the Conference USA Joint Group and served on the Senior Woman Administrator administrative group. In 2005-2006, when UTEP joined Conference USA, she served on the Conference USA Strategic Planning Committee and assisted in the development of the realigned Conference USA’s vision, core values, mission, and strategic objectives. She also represented UTEP on conference committees, including the budget subcommittee, legislative committee, championships selection committee, and various sport committees. Dr. Campos previously served as the Assistant Dean of Students at UTEP from 2001-03. Campos coordinated and administered the university’s student discipline system, interpreted the University of Texas System Regents’ Rules and Regulations governing the student academic honesty and conduct code, and provided information to the university community on discipline policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. She served as a mentor to an undergraduate student participating in the NASPA Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program and served on a variety of campus committees including the UTEP President’s Advisory Committee on Women, Student Affairs Staff Development Committee, Faculty Senate Student Conduct Committee, and the University Health Awareness Committee. In the community, Campos was a member of the Girl Scouts of the Rio Grande board and the Junior League of El Paso. Dr. Campos holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at El Paso. She graduated from Colorado State University where she earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration and a master’s of science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education. Campos is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) and Flagstaff Leadership Program. A native of Las Animas, Colo., Campos is married to Darren D’Attilio. They live in Flagstaff with their son, Christopher.