2010 UC San Diego Cross Country Media Guide

2010 Cross Country Media Guide

jesse MORRILL

jackie SIKKEMA

elena INOUYE

“Visionaries, Innovators and Overachievers - 50 Years of Achieving the Extraordinary�

Fifty years ago, the founders of the University of California, San Diego had one criterion for the campus: It must be distinctive. Since then, UC San Diego has accomplished the extraordinary in education, research and innovation. Our work has a positive impact on our community and the world. As we celebrate the past, our sight is set on the next half century.

Join us in our celebration. Visit www.50th.ucsd.edu.

UCSD QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Location:.......................................... La Jolla, Calif.

Founded:.......................................................1960 Enrollment:...............................................29,110 Colors:..............................................Blue and Gold Nickname:................................................... Tritons Affiliation:....................................NCAA Division II Conference:...................................................CCAA Facility:.................Triton Cross Country Course Chancellor:............................. Dr. Marye Anne Fox Athletics Director:................... Earl W. Edwards UCSD Athletics Phone:.......... 858.534.4211 UCSD Athletics Fax:............... 858.534.8172 SPORTS INFORMATION Associate AD/SID:................................Ryan Hall Office Phone:............................ 858.534.8437 Email:..........................................r2hall@ucsd.edu Assistant SID: .....................................Ivan Alber Office Phone: . .......................... 858.246.0660 Email:.......................................... ialber@ucsd.edu CROSS COUNTRY STAFF Head Coach................ Nate Garcia/4th Season Alma Mater........................UC San Diego, 2000 Email........................................ ngarcia@ucsd.edu Asst. Coaches/years........Cynthia Castro/1st Email.................................... c4castro@ucsd.edu XC Office Phone........................ 858.534.0328 XC Office Fax............................. 858.822.2970 MEN’S TEAM INFORMATION 2009 West Regional Finish.......................... 9th 2009 CCAA Finish......................................... 5th Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................. 10/7 WOMEN’S TEAM INFORMATION 2009 West Regional Finish.......................... 7th 2009 CCAA Finish.........................................2nd Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................. 12/5

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2010 Schedule/Home Meet Info....................... 2 2010 Rosters....................................................... 3 Coaching Staff....................................................4-6 Men’s Profiles..................................................7-13 Women’s Profiles..........................................14-23 2009 Men’s Year in Review............................... 24 2009 Women’s Year in Review........................... 25 Record Book/Honors...................................26-30 UCSD Athletics................................................... 31 Earl W. Edwards.................................................. 32 Athletic Performance/Sports Medicine......... 33 Community Outreach......................................... 34 UCSD: The Institution........................................ 35 San Diego: America’s Finest City..................... 36

ON THE COVER Clockwise from far left: Jackie Sikkema, Jesse Morrill, Elena Inouye.

Photos by Jimmy Gekas and Kennon Kwok.

GUIDE CREDITS The 2010 UC San Diego cross country media guide is a production of the sports information office. It was written, edited, and designed

by Ryan Hall, Sports Information Director. Additional editing by Ivan Alber. Cover design by Hall. Photography by Jimmy Gekas, Ken Grosse, Kennon Kwok, and Brock Scott..

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UCSD CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Date

Day

Opponent

Location

Sept. 3 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 20

Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

UC San Diego Opener Asics/UC Irvine Invitational San Diego State Aztec Invite Roy Griak Invitational UCSD Triton Classic CCAA Preview Meet CCAA Championships NCAA West Regionals

UC San Diego Irvine, CA San Diego, CA Falcon Heights, MN UC San Diego South El Monte, CA South El Monte, CA Bellingham, WA

Home meets denoted in bold

Time 4:00 pm 8:40 am 8:15 am 10:20 am 9:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am

All times listed as PST

2010 HOME MEET INFORMATION UC San Diego will open the 2010 season with a home meet against Point Loma Nazarene and Cerritos College on Friday, September 3. The men will be running first at 4:00 pm, navigating a 4.0 mile course and the women will follow at 4:40, traversing across a 2.5 mile area.

The 2010 Triton Classic will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 9 with the men running a 10k race to start things off, followed by the women competing on the 6k course at 10:15. As usual at the Triton Classic, winners of each Division (I, II, III, NAIA, and Open) will be announced following the conclusion of all races. Entries for the race can be submitted at ucsdtritons.com.

Course maps for the 6k and 10k races at the Triton Classic are pictured below. The women’s course is on the left, while the men’s layout is on the right.

4 Mile

B Finish

Start

P

A I

(Upper Trail)

J

K

G

("C" Loop)

L F

H

E

D

1 Mile

("B" Loop)

N

3 Mile

2 Mile

5 Mile

O ("D" Loop)

("A" Loop)

UCSD Cross Country 10k Start-A-B-C-1 Mile D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-D-2 Mile M-E-F-N-O-H-3 Mile I-J-K-L-P-A-4 Mile B-C-D-M-5 Mile E-F-N-O-H-I-J-K-L-P-Q-Finish

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Back row (left to right): Kellen Levy, Jeremy Riley, Matt Lenehan, Alex Corliss, Daniel Cooper, Jesse Morrill, Brian Knight, Chris Steinke, Andre LaMothe. Third row: Ben Rich, Ryan Lok, Anthony Heredia, Kathryn Turner, Justin Wright, Jenny Kaehms, Mario Flores, Max Mullender, Patrick French, Heather Hisgen. Second row: Bree Levinson, Jessie Raye Bodenhamer, Kaity Malloy, Kamilah Foley, Jessica Chang, Emily Vaughn, John Svet, Gina Beckman, Elena Inouye. Front row: Head Coach Nate Garcia, Jackie Sikkema, Samantha Groff, Brianna Alban, Anh Bui, Maddie Hall, Katie Kane, Catherine Crisp, Ximena Cruz, Aaryn Kobayashi, Assistant Coach Cynthia Castro.

MEN’S ROSTER Name Daniel Cooper Alex Corliss Mario Flores Patrick French Anthony Heredia Brian Knight Andre LaMothe Matt Lenehan Kellen Levy Ryan Lok Jesse Morrill Max Mullender Ben Rich Jeremy Riley Chris Steinke John Svet Justin Wright

Year Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. RSr. RSr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr.

Hometown/Previous School Chino Hills, CA/Riverside CC Santa Barbara, CA/San Marcos HS La Mirada, CA/St. John Bosco HS Downey, CA/Loyola HS Lakewood, CA/Lakewood HS San Luis Obispo, CA/San Luis Obispo HS Carmel, CA/Stevenson HS San Diego, CA/Torrey Pines HS Fresno, CA/Clovis West HS Oakland, CA/Oakland HS Huntington Beach, CA/Marina HS Newport Beach, CA/Laguna Beach HS Fremont, CA/Washington HS San Luis Obispo, CA/San Luis Obispo HS San Diego, CA/Mira Mesa HS Brea, CA/Brea Olinda HS Chino Hills, CA/Ruben S. Ayala HS

WOMEN’S ROSTER Name Year Hometown (Previous School) Brianna Alban Sr. Thousand Oaks, CA/Westlake HS Gina Beckman Jr. Julian, CA/Julian HS Jessie Raye Bodenhamer Jr. San Diego, CA/Torrey Pines HS Anh Bui So. San Lorenzo, CA/Arroyo HS Jessica Chang Fr. Yorba Linda, CA/Esperanza HS Catherine Crisp So. Roseville, CA/Roseville HS Ximena Cruz RFr. Mission Viejo, CA/Trabuco Hills HS Kamilah Foley Fr. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA /Trabuco Hills HS Samantha Groff So. Lake Forest, CA/Laguna Hills HS Maddie Hall So. Davis, CA/Davis HS Heather Hisgen RSo. Orange, CA/El Modena HS Elena Inouye Jr. Torrance, CA/West HS Jenny Kaehms RFr. Castro Valley, CA/Dublin HS Katie Kane So. San Diego, CA/Westview HS Aaryn Kobayashi Jr. Anaheim, CA/Canyon HS Bree Levinson Fr. Galt, CA/Elk Grove HS Kaity Malloy Fr. Temecula, CA/Great Oak HS Toni Sarge So. San Jose, CA/Pioneer HS Jackie Sikkema So. Haddonfield, NJ/Haddonfield Memorial HS Kathryn Turner Jr. Pacific Palisades, CA/Harvard-Westlake HS Emily Vaughn Fr. Hermosa Beach, CA/Mira Costa HS WWW.UCSDTRITONS.COM

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NATE

GARCIA Head Coach Fourth Season UC San Diego, 2000 N

athan Garcia enters his fourth season as head coach of the UC San Diego men’s and women’s cross country program in 2010. In three years at the helm, Garcia has guided the Tritons to a pair of NCAA National Championship appearances, while also coaching several All-CCAA and all-region selections.

Garcia took over head coaching duties for both programs in 2007 after the resignation of longtime coach and mentor Ted Van Arsdale. He served as an assistant under Van Arsdale for five seasons prior to his appointment to the top spot. In addition to leading the cross country teams, Garcia also coaches distances events for the UCSD track and field teams.

In his first season as head coach, Garcia guided both the men and women’s teams to the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championships, marking just the second time UCSD has accomplished that feat at the D-II level.

The women’s team finished 11th at the championships, moving up five places from their 16th place finish in 2006 . The men finished in the 20th spot, which was their highest finish since 2003.

In 2008, Garcia led the women’s team to a sixth place finish at the NCAA West Regionals, while the men came in seventh. Redshirt freshman Bre Schofield advanced to the D-II National Championships in Slippery Rock, Pa., finishing 22nd overall, which was UCSD’s best individual finish since 2002. Schofield took home USTFCCCA All-American honors for her performance.

The Tritons posted a combined six top-five team finishes in 2009, highlighted by the women’s second-place showing at the CCAA Championships in Arcata. They went on to finish seventh at the NCAA West Regionals in San Francisco, while the men placed ninth following a fifth-place effort at the conference meet.

Garcia was a four-year athlete in both cross country and track at UCSD from 1996 to 2000. During his time as a Triton, he earned numerous athletic and academic honors, including Verizon All-Academic District VIII and CCAA Scholar-Athlete honors in 2000-01. He was also honored by UCSD on National Student-Athlete Day that same year.

Garcia earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UCSD in 2000, graduating cum laude. He then completed a multi-subject professional clear CLAD credential at UCSD in 2001.

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GARCIA’S COACHING HIGHLIGHTS • Led both programs to NCAA National Championships in his first season as head coach in 2007.

• Coached redshirt freshman Bre Schofield to a 22nd individual finish at NCAA National Championships and All-American accolades in 2008.

• Guided both teams to a topthree finish at CCAA Championships two of the last three years.

• Led the Triton women to a second-place showing at the CCAA Championships in 2009, while the men placed fifth.

UCSD’S POSTSEASON FINISHES UNDER GARCIA

Men

Women

2007

CCAA’s - 3rd West Regional - 3rd NCAAs - 11th

CCAA’s - 3rd West Regional - 4th NCAA’s - 20th

CCAA’s - 2nd West Regional - 7th

CCAA’s - 3rd West Regional - 6th

CCAA’s - 5th West Regional - 9th

CCAA’s - 2nd West Regional - 7th

2008

2009

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CYNTHIA

CASTRO Assistant Coach First Season Arizona State, 2003 Cynthia Castro enters her first season as assistant coach for the UC San Diego cross country program. She

joins the Tritons after a five-year stint as an assistant coach with the women’s cross country and track and field teams at Oregon State University.

Alongside head coach Kelly Sullivan, Castro helped resurrect the running programs at OSU, which had been cut for budgetary reasons in 1988. She played an important role in recruiting a number of high caliber runners and was heavily involved in the program’s daily operations and alumni/community relations efforts.

During Castro’s tenure, the cross country team went from last place in the Pac-10 Conference in its first season to earning a No. 28 overall national ranking in just a few short years. The Beavers went on to place ninth at the 2008 NCAA West Regional Championships, the program’s highest finish since the sport was reinstated.

Castro also had a hand in coaching 13 different track athletes who cracked Oregon State’s all-time top-10 performance list, as well as a number of NCAA West Regional qualifiers.

Prior to her arrival at OSU, Castro served as a research study coordinator at the University of Washington and was a health services intern for the U.S. DHSS Office on Women’s Health Region X based in Seattle.

Castro graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Spanish from Arizona State. She competed in both cross country and track and field for the Sun Devils, helping the cross country team to a sixth place finish at the NCAA Championships in 2000 (the highest finish in school history at the time). On the track, she recorded personal bests of 2:15 in the 800, 4:34 in the 1500, and 9:46 in the 3,000.

While at ASU, Castro conducted several research projects pertaining to minority health disparities and went on to earn a master’s degree in public health with an emphasis in women’s health from Oregon State.

Castro and her husband David live in Rancho Penasquitos with their two children Olivia and Joaquin. David works as a post-doctoral cancer researcher with the Sanford/Burnham Institute in La Jolla.

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JESSE

MAX

Redshirt Senior Huntington Beach, Calif.

Marina HS

Redshirt Senior Newport Beach, Calif.

Laguna Beach HS

MORRILL

MULLENDER

2009: Redshirted his third season as a Triton.

2009: Redshirted his third season at UCSD.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2008: Finished among UCSD’s top five in the team’s first five events to start the season… Came in second overall in the season opener against Point Loma and USD, clocking in at 21:51.9… Placed seventh overall and fourth on the squad at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite with a mark of 26:41… Helped the Triton men claim the SRU Pre-National Invite title with a fifth place finish at 25:26… Was UCSD’s top finisher with a time of 32:34.0 at the Triton Classic, placing seventh overall.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2008: Was one of five Tritons to finish in the top 10 at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite on Sept. 20, finishing sixth overall with a time of 26:40… Had a strong finish to the season, placing second on the team and 13th overall at the CCAA Championships in San Bernardino… Clocked in at 26:30.7, which was good enough for a spot on the All-CCAA squad and helped UCSD claim a second place finish as a team… Was UCSD’s final scorer at the NCAA West Regional, finishing 70th with a time of 37.09.6 on his home course… Finished in the top 40 in three other events.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Made his first appearance of the season at the Bob Firman Invitational in Boise and was the second Triton to finish, placing 26th overall with a time of 26:15.26… Was one of UCSD’s top runners from that point forward, finishing 13th overall with a time of 34:06.1 at the Triton Classic Invitational two weeks later… After finishing 50th at the CCAA’s, he bounced back with a stellar effort at the NCAA West Regionals, finishing 24th overall and first among Tritons with a mark of 31:44.53… Was also the first Triton to finish at the NCAA Championships in Joplin, Mo., crossing the line with a time of 32:52.7, good enough for 96th out of 187 individual runners… Earned UCSD’s Triton of the Year award at the end of the season for his performance.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: Competed in six events for UCSD during the season… Finished first overall in the first race of his college career at the dual meet with Point Loma, coming in at a time of 22:17.8… Was 21st overall during the UC Irvine Invitational with a time of 25:44.9… Was 48th overall at the Roy Griak Invitational with a time of 27:01.3… Finished 8th overall at the Triton Classic with a time of 26:14.6… Finished 17th overall, just outside league recognition, at the CCAA Championships in a time of 26:50.1…

Finished 11th overall at the NCAA DII West Regionals in 33:05.27, earning selection to the All-West Region team… Was the top Triton finisher in five of the six meets he competed in during the season… Received the cross country team award for Outstanding Freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Marina High School in Huntington Beach, Calif... Helped team to the 2004 and 2005 CIF Southern Section Finals and the Sunset League Championship in 2004... Had personal bests of 15:11 in the three mile and 15:35 in the 5k... Posted times of 2:00 in the 800 meters and 9:44 in the 3000 meter steeplechase as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born November 22, 1987... Parents are Brion and Roxanne Morrill... Has two sisters named Katrina and Stephanie…

Hobbies include mountain biking and hitting golf balls… Pulls for the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar Kobe Bryant… Is a Management Science major at Sixth College.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Appeared in six of UCSD’s eight events last season… Took home a 10th place finish at the Point Loma Nazarene dual meet to open the season, crossing the line with a time of 23:37.8… Was the third Triton to finish at the UC Irvine Invitational, posting a time of 26:02.90… Finished 37th overall and fifth among his teammates, recording a time of 35:19.9 at the Triton Classic Invitational… Was huge down the stretch for UCSD, finishing 20th overall at the CCAA Championships at 26:04.40 and 31st at the NCAA West Regional, crossing the line with a mark of 32:08.12… His time of 34:53.4 was good enough for the 165th-best finish, 7th on the squad, at the NCAA Championships.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: Ran in five of the UCSD events on the season… Finished 2nd overall in the season-opening dual meet with Point Loma, completing the race in 22:31.5… Finished the Aztec Invitational in 56th place with a time of 28:00… Completed the Triton Classic in a time of 26:17.8, good for 9th overall… Was the top Triton finisher and sixth overall at the CCAA Championships, with his time of 26:28.4 earning All-CCAA and CCAA Freshman of the Year honors… Finished 41st with a time of 34:31.72 during the Triton’s final event of the year at the NCAA DII West Regionals.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Laguna Beach High School in Laguna Beach, Calif. where he was a three-time all-league selection… Helped team to the CIF Division IV State Championship in 2004... Earned All-State recognition that season… Had personal bests of 15:15 in the three mile and posted a time of 15:57 at the Mt. SAC relays.

PERSONAL: Born December 1, 1987... Father is Kurt Richter…

Enjoys surfing, skimboarding, snowboarding, skating, running, and watching movies in his spare time… Roots for the Angels, Chargers, Lakers, and Ducks… Qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in 2007 ranks as his most memorable sporting moment… Is a Management Science major and Law and Society minor at Sixth College... Aspires to get his MBA after graduating from UCSD.

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ALEX

PATRICK

Junior Santa Barbara, Calif.

San Marcos HS

Junior Downey, Calif.

Loyola HS

CORLISS

FRENCH

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Appeared in five events on the season, scoring on four occasions... Finished third overall in UCSD’s opener, clocking in at 22:56.7… Was the Tritons’ thirdhighest finisher at the NCAA West Regional, recording a time of 33:52.5, good enough for 52nd place… Finished 34th at the CCAA Championships with a time of 27:13.9.

2009: Did not compete for the Tritons last season.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Made three appearances for the Tritons as a rookie… Finished 37th overall in the season opener with Point Loma and USD, crossing the line with a time of 25:28.9… Took 45th place at the CCAA Championships in San Bernardino after finishing at 28:32.5.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007: Appeared in five meets during his first season in the blue and gold... Finished 13th overall in his first event as a Triton, posting a time of 23:45.5 in the Point Loma Nazarene dual meet Aug. 25... Crossed the finish line 137th overall and 15th among Tritons at the UC Irvine Invitational, registering in at 28:05.90... Finished with a mark of 36:01.4 at the Triton Classic, good enough for 45th place... Placed in the same spot at the CCAA Championships two weeks later, crossing the line at 27:21.30 to help propel UCSD to the NCAA West Regionals.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he was a four-year letterwinner in both cross country and track and field… helped his squad qualify for CIF as a senior… SMHS was named the top academic track team in the state… holds the school three mile record with a time of 15:20… also has a personal best of 4:22 in the one mile and 1:59 in the 800.

PERSONAL: Born December 27, 1989… Parents are Mark and Judy Corliss… Has two older sisters, Katie and Stacie and an older brother, Jeff… Katie ran cross country for Cal… Enjoys gardening in his spare time… Is a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan… Lists Pride and Prejudice as his favorite movie… Is a Mechanical Engineering major in Sixth College.

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AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008: Competed in three events on the year... Highest finish came during season opener against Point Loma when he placed ninth overall with a time of 23:20.5… Finished 33rd at the Cal State San Bernardino Invite, clocking in at 28:45.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Loyola High School in Los Angeles, where he was a two-time first team all-league selection...

Participated in cross country and track under coach Lalo Diaz...

Helped team to sixth place finish at state meet during junior year...

Team invited to Nike Team Nationals during senior year... Named team captain and first team All-League... Recorded statistical bests of 4:36 in the 1600, 9:59 in the 3200, and 15:35 in the three-mile cross-country course.

PERSONAL: Born September 21, 1989... Parents are Michael and Christine French... Both parents attended Cal State Fullerton... Has one younger sister named Kathryn... Is a Literature/Writing major and Economics minor in John Muir College... Hobbies include rollerblading, digging holes at the beach, gardening, and exploring unknown territories… Roots for the Los Angeles Angels.

ANTHONY

ANDRE

Junior Lakewood, Calif.

Lakewood HS

Junior Carmel, Calif.

Stevenson HS

HEREDIA

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Appeared in five of the team’s six events on the season… Finished sixth overall in UCSD’s season opener, crossing the finish line with a time of 23:13.0… Placed 35th at the CCAA Championships in McKinleyville with a time of 27:16.6… Named the most improved runner on the men’s team after the season.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Ran in three events as a freshman…

Opened his collegiate career with a strong showing, finishing 16th overall in the Point Loma/USD opener… Clocked in with a time of 35:44.3 at the UCSD Triton Classic, which was good enough for 48th place.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif… Team captain of both the cross country and track and field squads… Helped guide the team to its first Moore League Championship in 16 years as a sophomore in 2006…

Lakewood went on to the CIF Division I Finals that year, making its first CIF appearance since 1984… A three-time all-league first team selection in cross country and member of the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Cross Country Dream Team in 2007 and 2008… Holds personals bests of 15:29 in the 5k, 15:16 in the three mile, 4:25 in the 1600, and 1:56 in the 400.

PERSONAL: Born February 27, 1990… Parents are Oscar and Marcy Heredia… Has two younger sisters named Yvonne and Alysha… His hobbies include sports, Facebook, rock collecting, ping pong, movies, and Sea World… Alex Corliss is his favorite athlete…

Roots for the L.A. Dodgers and Lakers and New Orleans Saints…

Is a Physiology and Neuroscience major in Warren College… Also pursuing a minor in psychology… Aspires to become a sports medicine physician working in profressional sports.

LAMOTHE

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Ran in four events in his second season as a Triton… Was UCSD’s fifth-fastest finisher at the Triton Classic, completing the race in 34:37.9… Finished 40th overall at the CCAA Championships with a time of 27:34.5.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Appeared in both of UCSD’s home events last season… Finished 21st overall against Point Loma and USD to open the season, registering a time of 23:55.4… His time of 36:19.7 at the Triton Classic was good enough for 57th place.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Stevenson High School in Pebble Beach, Calif., where he was a three-time all-league selection… Also named All-CCS Section from 2005-2007… Placed first in 2007 and second in 2008 in the Open Relay Division of the Big Sur International Marathon Relay… Also competed in lacrosse in high school, guiding Stevenson to a 22-3 record as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born May 8,1990… Parents are Pierre and Eileen LaMothe… Is the younger brother of former Triton harrier Gabe LaMothe, who he lists as his favorite athlete… Pulls for the San Francisco Giants… Spends his spare time surfing or playing lacrosse… Took first place in the Sunshine Freestyle Surf Contest for the 15-17 age group in 2007… Qualifying for the state championships in high school is his favorite sporting moment…

Is a Human Biology major in Muir College… Wants to become a surgeon in the future.

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JEREMY

JOHN

Junior San Luis Obispo, Calif.

San Luis Obispo HS

Junior Brea, Calif.

Brea Olinda HS

RILEY

SVET

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Had a great follow-up to an impressive rookie campaign, appearing in all six events on the season… Was UCSD’s top finisher on three occasions, including the NCAA West Regional… Time of 32:58.1 in that race was good enough for 35th place overall… Also paced the Tritons at both the Southern Indiana Pre-National Invite and Triton Classic, finishing 24th (26:52.43) and 10th (33:37.3) in those two events, respectively… Won the men’s Triton of the Year award at the end of the season.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Competed in five of six events in his second season with the program… Had a tremendous close to the year, finishing in the Tritons’ top five in the final three events…

Highest finish came at the Triton Classic, where his time of 34:08.3 was good enough for 14th place… Was UCSD’s third-highest finisher and placed 24th overall with a final time of 26:39.6 at the CCAA Championships… Also had a strong showing at the NCAA West Regional, finishing 68th overall at 34:21.2.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Named the squad’s Freshman of the Year after an impressive first season at UCSD… Competed in all seven events on the year, finishing among the Tritons’ top five in each of the last three… Finished 20th overall at the Triton Classic after clocking in at 33:42.5… Was UCSD’s third finisher and placed 17th overall at the CCAA Championships with a time of 26:37.7…

Took 51st at the NCAA West Regional with a final time of 35:55.7.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Ran in five events… Finished 25th in the team’s season opener, crossing the line at 24:18.9… His time of 27:41.9 at the CCAA Championships was good enough for 36th place individually… Took 47th at the SRU Pre-National Invite.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif.… Helped lead the team to the CIF Division III Southern Section Final and earned All-CIF First Team honors for his performance… His squad went on to the California State Championships… Registered personal best times of 2:06 in the 800, 4:31 in the 1600, and 4:31 in the 3200.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Brea Olinda High School in Brea, Calif.… Was a three-time first team all-league selection in cross country as a prepster… Led the team to league championships from 2005-07, including an undefeated campaign in 2006… BOHS qualified for the CIF Southern Section prelims each of his four years on the squad… the team advanced to the state championships in 2006… holds personal bests of 15:36 in the three mile, 26:40 in the 8k, 4:37 in the 1600, and 9:56 in the 3200… Also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Born on December 1, 1989… Parents are Edward and Tammy Riley… Has a younger sister Lauren… His Grandpa Milford was a track All-American in the 1500… Enjoys deep sea fishing, cliff diving, and sandboarding… Is a L.A. Lakers fan and pulls for D.J. Mbenga… Favorite movie is The Goonies… Is a Bioengineering major in Warren College.

PERSONAL: Born July 5, 1990… Parents are Jonathan and Lori Svet… Has a younger brother named Mark… Can be found listening to music, hanging out with friends, or cycling in his spare time…

Lance Armstrong is his favorite athlete… Roots for the Lakers and USC… Is a Structural Engineering major in Warren College… Wants to become an engineer and run his own company some day.

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DANIEL

MATT

Junior Chino Hills, Calif.

Riverside CC

Sophomore San Diego, Calif.

Torrey Pines HS

COOPER

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Competed for two seasons under Mike Barbee at Riverside Community College… Was an All-Orange Empire Conference selection… Led RCC to the state finals… Post a personal best of 15:19 in the 5k… Also competed in track, guiding the Tigers to back-to-back state championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in both cross country and track and field at Chino Hills High School.

PERSONAL: Born on July 26, 1990… Son of Chris and Jill Cooper… Has a younger sister named Kelly… Roots for the San Diego Chargers… Greenstreet Hooligans is his favorite flick… Is a History major in Revelle College… Wants to become a teacher.

BRIAN

KNIGHT Sophomore San Luis Obispo, Calif.

San Luis Obispo HS

LENEHAN

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Had a brilliant first season with the Tritons, running in five events on the year… Was a scorer in his first three events… Finished fifth overall and fourth among UCSD competitors in his first collegiate race, clocking in at 23:05.6…

Was the Tritons’ third finisher and placed 36th overall with a time of 27:32.85 at the Southern Indiana Pre-National Invite… Time of 35:13.9 at the NCAA West Regional was good enough for 87th place… Was honored with the team’s Rising Star award.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 grad of nearby Torrey Pines High School, where he was a two-time all-league selection on the cross country team… Helped the squad to a second place finish at CIF and took home All-CIF accolades in the process… The Falcons went on to claim 11th place at the state championships… Personal best of 16:06 at the Mt. SAC course… Also ran several track events at TPHS. PERSONAL: Born June 24, 1991… Parents are Walter and Eunhwa Lenehan… Has a younger sister named Megan… Enjoys skateboarding when he’s not running… Roots for Boston-area franchises Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots… Wes Kremer and Walker Ryan are his two favorite athletes… Anchorman, Step Brothers, The Prestige, and Superbad top his favorite movie list…

Is a Computer Science major in Warren College.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Appeared in UCSD’s first two events before an injury kept him out the rest of the season… Was the Tritons’ top finisher and placed second overall in the team’s opener with an impressive time of 22:57.7.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate from San Luis Obispo High School, where he helped the cross country squad to four consecutive CIF appearances… The team also qualified for the state championships once and won three league titles while he was on the roster… Personal best in the 5k was 16:28… Was named the team’s Black and Gold athlete (highest scorer) as a junior and senior… Also competed in track and field at SLOHS. PERSONAL: Born July 13, 1991… Parents are John and Wendy Knight… Has a younger sister named Kathleen… In addition to running, his hobbies include surfing and hanging out… Lists Robert Bannister breaking the four minute mile as his most memorable moment in sports… Is an Environmental Systems major in Sixth College… Wants to pursue a career as a surgeon.

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MARIO

RYAN

Freshman La Mirada, Calif.

St. John Bosco HS

Freshman Oakland, Calif.

Oakland HS

FLORES

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif., where he was a four-year varsity letterwinner in both cross country and track… A two-time team captain… Led the Braves to four straight Trinity League Championships and a CIF Southern Section D-II title in 2006… Holds personal bests of 15:10 in the three-mile and 15:57 on the Mt. SAC course.

PERSONAL: Born on January 2, 1992… Parents are Alberto and Carmen Flores… Is one of six children… Roots for the L.A. Angels and New England Patriots… David Eckstein is his favorite athlete…

The Dark Knight tops his movie list… Enjoys watching innovative styles of film making, listening to music, and swimming in his spare time… Is a Chemical Engineering major in Muir College.

LOK

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Oakland High School, where he competed in both cross country and track and field… Owns a personal best of 16:38 in the 5k… On the track he set personal records of 2:06 in the 800, 4:36 in the 1600, and 10:02 in the 3200.

PERSONAL: Born February 6, 1991… Parents are Dat Hang Lok and Barbara Khalil… Has an older sister named Lauren… His favorite sporting memory was his first day running after having lung surgery… Is a Structural Engineering major in Sixth College… His future goals include staying healthy, helping others, and supporting his family… Also competes on the UCSD track team.

KELLEN

BEN

Freshman Fresno, Calif.

Clovis West HS

Freshman Fremont, Calif.

Washington HS

LEVY

RICH

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 grad of Clovis West High School in Fresno, Calif., where he was a state qualifier in cross country as a senior…

Finished 22nd at the Division I State Championships with a time of 15:39 in the 5,000… A lso placed 16th in the 3,200 at the state track championships after registering a personal best time of 9:16.58…

Boasts a personal best of 15:24 for three miles on the Mt. SAC cross country course.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Washington High School in Fremont, Calif.… Led his squad to three straight MVAL Championships and to second place North Coast Section finish in 2008… Posted a cross country personal best of 15:55 in the 5,000 at Woodward Park… Also competed in track and field at WHS, recording times of 2:02 in the 800, 4:26 in the 1600, and 9:30 in the 3200.

PERSONAL: Born July 9, 1992… Son of Steven and Karen Levy…

Has a brother Garrett and two sisters Arielle and Michaela…

Roots for the Boston Celtics, San Francisco Giants, and Dallas Cowboys… Inception is his favorite movie… Plays the unkulele…

Is an undeclared major in Roosevelt College… Hopes to work as a screenwriter after graduating from UCSD.

PERSONAL: Born on January 7, 1992… Son of David and Lucinda Rich… Has three younger siblings named Will, Alex, and Denny…

Is a San Jose Earthquakes fan… German Fernandez is one of his personal heros… Gatacca is his favorite movie… Hobbies include wakeboarding and skiing… Leading his high school team to the CIF DII Championships as a junior is his top sporting moment… Is a Biochemistry and Cellular Biology major in Marshall College… Has plans to work as a Biochemist in the future.

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CHRIS

STEINKE Freshman San Diego, Calif.

Mira Mesa HS HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Mira Mesa High School in San Diego.

PERSONAL: Born June 24, 1992… Son of Tom Steinke and Colleen O’Connell… Is the oldest of six children… Roots for the “crazy old runners still going after 50 years”… Loves the Harry Potter movies… Can be found playing tennis, camping, swimming, playing games, or attending Comic-Con in his spare time… Is a General Biology major in Sixth College… Considering pursuing a career in the medical field after he leaves UCSD.

JUSTIN

WRIGHT Freshman Chino Hills, Calif.

Ruben S. Ayala HS HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Ruben S. Ayala High School in Chino Hills, Calif., where he was a four-time MVP and team captain of both the cross country and track teams… Was a two-time AllSierra League honoree… Led the Bulldogs to a seventh place finish at the state cross country championships as a junior… Earned AllCIF Southern Section Division II accolades as a senior… Owns a personal best of 15:38 at the Mt. SAC course.

PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1992… Parents are Randall and Lori Wright… Has a twin sister named Heather who is on the cross country team at UC Irvine… Is a loyal fan of the L.A. Lakers and Angels… The Hangover is his favorite flick… In addition to running, he enjoys being with friends, listening to music, playing ultimate frisbee, going to the beach, and going to concerts… Becoming an All-CIF runner after leading his team to the Southern Section Finals is his top moment in sports… Is an undeclared major in Muir College… Plans to go to medical school to become a cardiologist.

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BRIANNA

GINA

Senior Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Westlake HS

Junior Julian, Calif.

Julian HS

ALBAN

AS A JUNIOR IN 2009: Took part in all six events on the year, finishing among UCSD’s top five in four of them… Finished 35th overall at the Southern Indiana Pre-National Invitational with a time of 24:32.56… Was UCSD’s third-highest finisher with a 22nd place time of 23:33.5 at the Triton Classic… Took 66th place at the NCAA West Regional after completing the course in 23:36.5… Won the team’s annual Academic Standard award at season’s end.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008: Competed in all seven events during her second season as a Triton, scoring in three of them… Finished 12th overall at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite, clocking in with a time of 24:03 to help UCSD claim first place as a team… Was the fifth Triton to finish at the CCAA Championships, placing 23rd overall with a time of 23:39.8… Took 59th place at the NCAA West Regional to wrap up the season… Posted a final time of 24:33.2 to help the Tritons to a sixth place finish.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007: One of UCSD’s most consistent runners all season competing in all eight events as a rookie… Was the Triton’s sixth or seventh best finisher seven times during the year…

Kicked off her collegiate career with an impressive 11th place finish in the dual meet with Point Loma to open the season, clocking in at 16:33.6… Finished 56th overall in the UC Irvine Invitational with a time of 19:54.90… Crossed the finish line sixth for UCSD and 82nd overall a week later at the Southern Stampede… Took 38th in the Triton Classic with a mark of 24:22.7… Finished seventh on the squad and 25th overall, notching a time of 22:33.20 at the CCAAs… Completed the NCAA Championships with a mark of 23:48.4, good enough for 144th overall.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Westlake High School in Westlake Village, Calif… Ran cross country and track in high school… Team finished eighth in state in 2004, fifth in 2005…

Named all-county and all-league in 2005 and 2006… Statistical bests of 5:42 in the mile, 19:12 on the 3 mile course, 19:50 in the 5k, 11:53 in the 3200, and 5:42 in the 1600… Member of NHS, CIF, Habitat for Humanity, and was valedictorian of high school class.

PERSONAL: Born November 15, 1988… Parents are David and Brenda Alban… Both parents attended Cal State Northridge and work as teachers… Has a brother named Bradley and a sister named Kelsey… Hobbies include going to the beach, reading, cooking, and baking… Roots for the Dodgers and Padres… Deena Kastor, Shalane Flanagan, Sara Hall, and Kara Groucher are some of her personal heros… Forest Gump, The Hangover, and March of the Penguins are her favorite movies… Is a Physiology and Neuroscience major in Warren College… Wants to pursue a career in physical therapy.

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BECKMAN

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Ran in four events on the season…

Posted her highest finish in UCSD’s opener, placing 30th with a time of 17:40.3… Finished 54th at the Southern Indiana Pre-National Invitational at 25:50.54… Time of 25:22.7 was good enough for 59th place in the UCSD Triton Classic.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Competed in four events in her first season as a Triton… Finished 47th overall in the Open at the SDSU Aztec Invitational, completing the course in 22:23… Was the 60th runner to cross the finish line at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite, registering a final time of 27:40.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Julian High School in Julian, Calif.… A four-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field… Led her team to four consecutive league championships in track and to the cross country title as a junior… The team went on to win the CIF San Diego Section Championship… Was an all-league selection in 2005 and 2007… An All-CIF honoree, she qualified for the individual California State Meet… Holds a conference record in the 100m with a time of 13.14.

PERSONAL: Born August 29, 1989… Parents are Bill and Magda Beckman… Has three siblings named Christy, Luis, and Pablo…

Her sister Christy was an All-American in cross country and track and field at UC Irvine… In her spare time she enjoys dancing, snowboarding, watching movies, and running… The Chargers are her favorite team… Is a Literature/Writing major at Roosevelt College… Plans to attend law school after graduation.

JESSIE RAYE

ELENA

Junior San Diego, Calif.

Torrey Pines HS

Junior Torrance, Calif.

West HS

BODENHAMER

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Did not compete in any events.

2008: Appeared in UCSD’s season opener before redshirting the year with an injury.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007: Had a tremendous first season at UCSD and was named the CCAA Freshman of the Year… Ran in a total of six races as a rookie… Finished 20th overall in her first collegiate race, crossing the finish line with a mark of 16:49.4 in the UCSD-PLNU dual meet to open the season… Completed the UC Irvine Invitational with a time of 20:09.4, good enough for 68th overall and 12th among Tritons… Finished ninth on the team and 44th overall at the Triton Classic, registering a mark of 24:38.4…

Really came on strong at the end of the season, finishing in UCSD’s top-five in the final three meets of the year… Was the fourth Triton to score and finished 16th overall at the CCAA Championships with a time of 22:14.20… cClocked in at 22:15 in the West Regionals, placing 5th on the team and 40th overall… Was UCSD’s last runner to score in the NCAA Championships, finishing 104th with a mark of 23:05.4 HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of nearby Torrey Pines High School… Participated in cross country and track under coach Brent Thorne… Helped team to a fourth place finish at state meet in 2005 and second place finish in 2006… TPHS placed first at CIF Southern Section two years in a row… Awards include Track Athlete of the Year, Most Improved, Most Dedicated, Coach’s Award, Union Tribune Scholar Athlete, Torrey Pines Scholar Athlete, and All-Academic first team… Recorded statistical bests of 5:21 in the 1600 and 11:31 in the 3200… Member of the NHS. PERSONAL: Born May 2, 1989… Parents are Lynn Monica Bodenhamer and Bruce Robeson… Has a pair of step sisters and a step brother… In addition to running, her hobbies include reading, painting with oil pastel, camping, swimming, and cooking… Shalane Flannagan is her favorite athlete… Roots for the San Diego Chargers, L.A. Lakers, and West Virginia basketball… Winning Freshman of the Year at the 2007 CCAA Championships is her fondest sporting memory… Is a Cognitive Science major and Philosophy minor in Warren College… Wants to pursue a career researching cognitive processes and remain active in the philosophy field.

INOUYE

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Was one of the team’s most consistent runners, finishing either first or second for UCSD in five out of six races… Posted a total of four top 20 finishes on the year… Started the season with a bang, finishing second overall with a time of 15:51.3 in UCSD’s opener… Was the Tritons’ top finisher and placed 17th overall at 23:28.36 at the Southern Indiana PreNational Invitational… Time of 23:45.1 was good enough for 19th place at the CCAA Championships in McKinleyville… Finished 37th overall at the NCAA West Regional in San Francisco, completing the course in 22:52.3… Took home Most Valuable Racer accolades at the end of the season.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Ran in all seven events during her first season as a Triton, scoring in all but one of them… Finished 11th overall in UCSD’s season opener, clocking in at 16:15.1 in her first collegiate meet… Placed 13th at the UCSD Triton Classic after finishing the 6k in 22:57.5… Had another strong showing at the CCAA Championships, finishing second on the team and 18th overall with a time of 23:12.4… Earned Freshman of the Year honors for that performance… Took 51st at the NCAA West Regional, crossing the finish line with a time of 24:09.7.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of West High School in Torrance, Calif… Was a Third Team All-CIF, all-area, and all-league selection as a senior… Helped WHS to a sixth place finish at the California State Finals as a freshman in 2004… Has ran personal bests of 18:22 for the three mile, 5:34 for the 1600m, and 11:52 for the 3200m.

PERSONAL: Born January 14, 1990… Parents are Eric and Diana Inouye… Has a younger brother named Stefan… Likes spending time at the beach, reading, or scrapbooking when she’s not running… Despicable Me is her favorite movie… Is a Chemistry major in Revelle College… Wants to pursue a career in either pharmaceuticals or nutrition… Also competed in basketball as a prepster.

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AARYN

KATHRYN

Junior Anaheim, Calif.

Canyon HS

Junior Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Harvard Westlake HS

KOBAYASHI

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Took part in all six events in her second season as a Triton… Finished in UCSD’s top five in all but one them… Nabbed fourth place overall and third among Tritons in the team’s season opener after recording a time of 16:00.2 on her home course… Finished 23rd at the Triton Classic with a time of 23:33.6 and then placed 24th at the CCAA Championships two weeks later at 23:53.6… Finished with a time of 23:19.5 at the NCAA West Regional, which was good enough for 54th place individually.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Appeared in six of the team’s seven events in her first year on campus… Was the Tritons’ third scorer in the SDSU Aztec Invitational, finishing 85th with a time of 19:35…

Highest finish of the year came at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite when she placed 15th overall with a final time of 24:09… Finished 30th at the CCAA Championships, clocking in at 24:02.3.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Canyon High School in Anaheim, Calif., where she was team captain of the cross country team… Led CHS to a league championship as a senior and the squad went on to the CIF-Southern Section Finals… Canyon finished 9th at State and 4th at Nike Team Nationals… Earned the Coaches Award for her performance… Registered personal bests of 5:24 in the mile, 11:41 in the two mile, 18:23 in the three mile, 2:36 in the 800m, and 19:19 in the 5k.

PERSONAL: Born October 6, 1990… Parents are Keith and Kathi Kobayashi… Has an older brother named Bryce… Sidney Crosby is her favorite athlete… Generally roots for the underdog when it comes to sports… Her hobbies include painting, reading, snowboarding, fishing, traveling, hiking, and cooking… Men of Honor is her favorite film… Is a Psychology major in Warren College… Plans to work in advertising or in public relations.

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TURNER

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Appeared in five events on the year… Finished 33rd overall in UCSD’s season opener with a time of 17:47.3… Clocked in at 25:01.2 at the CCAA Championships, claiming 49th place… Posted a 48th place finish at the Triton Classic after crossing the finish line in 24:45.2.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Competed in three events during her rookie campaign… Finished 19th overall in the Open run at the SDSU Aztec Invitational, crossing the finish line with a time of 20:37… Claimed 35th place at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite with a time of 25:08.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Harvard Westlake High School in North Hollywood, Calif., where she was a captain on the cross country squad… Named the Team MVP after guiding HWHS to a third place finish in the Mission League as a senior… The team finished in seventh place in 2006… Registered personal best times of 5:41 in the mile, 12:15 in the two mile, 19:28 in the three mile, and 20:10 in the 5k.

PERSONAL: Born July 16, 1989… Parents are Roderick and Michele Turner… Has a younger sister named Anne… Enjoys reading, drawing, hanging out with friends, traveling, and exploring in her spare time… Roots for all UCSD teams… Is an Urban Studies and Planning major in Roosevelt College.

HEATHER

AHN

Redshirt Sophomore Orange, Calif.

El Modena HS

Sophomore San Lorenzo, Calif.

Arroyo HS

HISGEN

2009: Redshirted her second season with the Tritons.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Made five appearances during her rookie campaign at UCSD… Finished 10th overall in the Open at the SDSU Aztec Invitational, crossing the line with a time of 19:48…

Took 13th place at the CSUSB Coyotes Invite with a final time of 24:04… Her mark of 23:52.6 was good enough for 29th place individually at the CCAA Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of El Modena High School in Orange, Calif.… Was a two-time Team MVP on the cross country squad… Led EMHS to the state championships twice during her time there… Holds personal records of 18:01 in the 5k, 64.8 in the 400m, 2:20 in the 800m, and 5:11 in the 1600m.

PERSONAL: Born December 6, 1989… Parents are Chris and Donna Hisgen… Has a younger brother named Hunter… Spends her spare time cooking, reading, or hanging out with friends at the beach… The L.A. Lakers are her favorite team…Scrubs is her favorite TV show… Is a Physiology and Neuroscience major in Warren College… Aspires to work as a physical therapist in the future.

BUI

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Competed in two events in her first season at UCSD… Finished 34th overall in her first collegiate race, clocking in at 17:47.7 in the Tritons’ season opener.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2009 graduate of Arroyo High School where she was a first team all-league selection as a senior… Voted team captain and MVP… Was a NCS qualifier in 2009… Registered personal bests of 20:10 in the three mile and 20:12 in the 5k as a prepster… Also competed in track and field at AHS. PERSONAL: Born October 4, 1991… Parents are Buu Bui and Hong Le… Has two older sisters, Thanh and Ngoc… Hobbies include biking, going to the beach, taking naps, going on nature escapades and random adventures, and spending time with good company… Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Hall are a few of her personal heros… Inception, Catch Me If You Can, 50 First Dates, and Wanted top her movir list… Is a Human Biology major in Muir College… Plans on entering the physical therapy field.

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CATHERINE

SAMANTHA

Sophomore Roseville, Calif.

Roseville HS

Sophomore Lake Forest, Calif.

Laguna Hills HS

CRISP

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Took part in five events as a rookie…

Finished in the Tritons’ top five at the Asics/UC Irvine Invitational, placing 55th overall with a time of 19:08.2… Claimed 22nd place at the CCAA Championships at 24:12.2… Finished 20th overall in the first race of the season, completing the 2.5 mile course in 17:07.7.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 grad of Roseville High School where she was a two-time MVP on her cross country team… Was an all-league honoree in 2008… Also competed with the Pacific United Track and Field Club from 2005-08… Helped the team reach the 2008 USATF nationals in 2007 and 2008.

PERSONAL: Born June 29, 1991… Parents are Simon and Karen Crisp… Has a younger brother named James and younger sister named Sophie… Can be found hiking, swimming, or playing a midnight game of capture the flag when she’s not running… She’s also very interested in the environment and is a member of the Student Sustainability Coalition at UCSD… Aaron Lennon is her favorite athlete… Roots for the Tottenham Hotspurs… Memento is her favorite flick… Is an International Studies major in Roosevelt College… Wants to pursue a career that would allow her to travel the globe and work with multiple international firms.

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GROFF

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Ran in two events in her first season at UCSD… Finshed 17th overall in the Tritons’ season opener with a time of 16:55.0.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 grad of Laguna Hills High School where she helped the Hawks to a third place league finish and trip to CIF as a senior… Posted a personal best time of 18:25 in the three mile… Also competed in track and field, recording times of 5:39 in the mile, 2:22 in the 800m, and 12:00 in the two mile.

PERSONAL: Born September 6, 1990… Parents are Matt and Julie Groff… Has four younger siblings named Spencer, Max, Mitchell, and Sheila… In addition to running, her hobbies include going to the beach and body surfing, reading books, and spending time with her friends and family… While she roots for the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Colt McCoy is her favorite athlete…

Loves the movies Charlie St. Cloud and Sweet Home Alabama…

Is a Cognitive Science major in Revelle College… Plans to go to medical school to become a sports doctor after coolege.

MADDIE

KATIE

Sophomore Davis, Calif.

Davis HS

Sophomore San Diego, Calif.

Westview HS

HALL

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Appeared in UCSD’s first two events during her rookie campaign… Finished 14th overall and seventh among Tritons in the team’s season opener… Clocked in at 16:50.7 in that event… Finished 87th at the Asics/UC Irvine Invitational with a time of 19:42.2.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Davis Senior High School where she competed on both the cross country and track and field teams… Was a member of the Buffalo Babes club team.

PERSONAL: Born May 27, 1991… Parents are Brad Hall and JoAnn Campbell… Spends her free time backpacking, camping, playing soccer, or swimming when she’s not running… Is an undeclared major in Marshall College.

KANE

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Took part in UCSD’ s first meet of the season, finishing 38th overall with a time of 17:57.2.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Westview High School in San Diego… Led her team to an undefeated season and Valley League title in 2008… WHS finished second at CIF and 15th at the state championships… Was named the team MVP and earned Westview’s Leadership Award… A scholar athlete award winner in 2007 and 2008.

PERSONAL: Born August 25, 1991… Parents are Christopher and Nancy Kane… Has an older brother Dillon and two younger brothers Eneas and Christopher… Hiking, swimming, spending time at the beach, hanging with friends, reading, and watching movies are some of her hobbies… Competing at the state championships her senior year of high school is her most memorable sports moment…

Is a Biochemistry and Cellular Biology major in Marshall College…

Wants to get a post doctorate degree and possibly become a doctor after graduating from UCSD.

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TONI

JACKIE

Sophomore San Jose, Calif.

Pioneer HS

Sophomore Haddonfield, N..

Haddonfield Memorial HS

SARGE

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Ran in four out of six events in her first season as a Triton… Finished 23rd overall in her first collegiate race with a final time of 17:20.4… Took 56th at the Southern Indiana PreNational Invite, crossing the finish line in 25:57.84.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Pioneer High School in San Jose, Calif.… Was a team captain on her cross country team in 2008 and led the squad to the state meet… Earned all-league honors as a senior… Personal best in the 5k was 20:19 and 20:10 in the three mile… Was a three-time team MVP on the track team…

Led PHS to league title in 2008… Also competed with Class One Soccer Club from 2001-07.

PERSONAL: Born December 31, 1990… Parents are James and Jennifer Sarge… Both parents attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo…

Has a younger brother named Matthew… When she’s not running she enjoys eating frozen yogurt and enjoying the beautiful La Jolla weather… Is an International Studies major in Marshall College…

Wants to pursue a career working in international law.

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SIKKEMA

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Made three appearances in her first season as a Triton… Had a tremendous debut, finishing ninth overall and fourth on the squad in UCSD”s opener… Clocked in at 16:25.6 in that race… Placed 75th at the CCAA Championships in McKinleyville… Posted a final time of 26:25.7.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 grad of Haddonfield Memorial High School, where she led the squad to four consecutive state championships…

Holds personal bests of 18:44 in the 5k, 2:24 in the 800m, 5:11 in the 1600m, and 11:35 in the 3200m… Also competed in basketball and tennis at the club level in high school.

PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1990… Parents are Jeff and Teresa Sikkema… Has two sisters, Kaitlyn and Elizabeth, and a brother, Jacob… Her hobbies include surfing, hiking, camping, and playing guitar… Is a Philadelphia Eagles fan… Michael Jordan is her favorite athlete… Now and Then tops her movie list… Competing in the conference championships as a freshman is her most memorable sporting moment… Is an Environmental Systems major in Marshall College… Aspires to become a conservationalist and discover new species in the Amazon.

XIMENA

JENNY

Redshirt Freshman Mission Viejo, Calif.

Trabuco Hills HS

Redshirt Freshman Castro Valley, Calif.

Dublin HS

CRUZ

KAEHMS

2009: Redshirted her first season with the Tritons.

2009: Did not compete during her first season at UCSD.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, Calif.… Earned back-to-back all-league accolades in 2007 and 2008… Led the squad to a first place finish at the Orange Country Championships as a junior… The Mustangs went on to take third at the state finals… Recorded personal bests of 17:36 in the three mile and 18:20 in the 5k… Was also a member of the track team at Trabuco and led the team three straight Sea View League titles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Dublin High School in 2009…

Was a first team all-league selection on her cross country team…

Also named the team’s Most Outstanding Runner and earned the Coaches Award… Competed in track and field at DHS, setting personal bests of 11:45 in the 3200 and 5:34 in the mile… An AllDFAL First Team honoree in the two mile… Participated in club basketball and swimming as a prepster.

PERSONAL: Born July 20, 1991… Parents are David and Antonia Cruz… Is the third of four children… Roots for the Los Angeles Angels… Lists Kara Groucher and her favorite athlete… Loves the the recent Christopher Nolan thriller Inception… Finishing third at the state championships in high school is her most memorable moment… Is an undeclared major in Revelle College… Has aspirations of becoming a surgeon.

PERSONAL: Born September 26, 1991… Parents are Robert and Janet Kaehms… Both were swimmers at Cal State East Bay… Her grandpa Frank was the defensive MVP of the 1959 Rose Bowl…

Has two siblings named Megan and Bobby… Enjoys reading, writing, running on the beach, and creating things in her free time… Good Will Hunting and Lilo and Stitch are two of her favorite movies… Pulls for the Golden State Warriors… Jeremy Lin is her favorite athlete… Is a Bioengineering major in Roosevelt College…

Wants to work as a lawyer some day.

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JESSICA

BREE

Freshman Yorba Linda, Calif.

Ezperanza HS

Freshman Galt, Calif.

Elk Grove HS

CHANG

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Calif., where she was a cross country and track and field standout… Holds personal bests of 17:47 for the three-mile and 18:30 in the 5,000 in cross country, while registering individual records of 2:18 in the 800 and 5:06 in the 1,600 on the track… Led Esperanza to the state championships as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born on November 3, 1992… Daughter of Yu and An Chang… Has an older sister named Jennifer and an older brother named James… Is a Los Angeles Lakers fan and roots for All-Star forward Pau Gasol… Pride and Prejudice is her favorite movie…

Can be found listening to music, dancing, or just hanging out when she’s not running… Is a Mathematics major at Marshall College.

LEVINSON

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Elk Grove High School, where she competed in cross country, track, basketball, and soccer… Led the cross country team to a Delta Valley Conference Championship as a junior and then to the state quarterfinals.

PERSONAL: Born October 21, 1991... Parents are Peter and Margaret Levinson... Both attended San Jose State University...

One of seven children… Roots for the Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, and San Diego Chargers… Lance Armstrong, Travis Pastrana, and Ronaldinho are her favorite athletes… Hobbies include exploring, learning, traveling, culture, art, dance, surfing, outdoors, and yoga… Is an Environmental Systems major in Warren College… Was a member of the UCSD women’s soccer team last season.

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KAITY

Freshman

Freshman Temecula, Calif.

Great Oak HS

FOLEY

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

Trabuco Hills HS

MALLOY

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 grad of Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, Calif., where she was an All-Sea View League First Team selection and a two-time Mustang Scholar athlete… Led THHS to four straight league titles and a fifth place finish at the CIF Division I State Championships in 2008… Owns a personal best of 17:20 in the three mile.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Greak Oak High School in Temecula, Calif.… A two-time team captain in both cross country and track… Was an all-league selection as a junior… Recorded a personal best of 18:04 in the three mile in cross country and 2:17.22 in the 800 and 5:14 in the 1,600 on the track… Also competed in soccer as a prepster.

PERSONAL: Born April 8, 1992… Parents are Timothy and Kim Foley… Allyson Felix is one of her personal heros… Roots for the L.A. Lakers… Winning the league final in the 800 and setting a PR and both school and country records in the process is her most memorable sporting moment… Mean Girls is at the top of her movie list… Hobbies include reading, spending hours at the beach, and art… Is a Communications major at Warren College… Aspires to work in advertising, ideally for a non-profit organization.

PERSONAL: Born on October 28, 1991… Daughter of James Malloy and Kim Newman… Has two siblings, Finn and Cole… Hot Rod is her favorite movie… Can be found going to church or spending time with her friends and family when she’s not running… Is a Biology major at Sixth College… Aspires to become a pediatrician in the future and would like to practice in a foreign country for a couple of years.

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VAUGHN Freshman Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Mira Costa HS HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif.… Was the team captain of the soccer team and competed in cross country in the summer.

PERSONAL: Born February 24, 1991… Parents are Jeffrey and Carol Vaughn… Has a younger sister named Laura… Is a fan of the L.A. Lakers, UCLA Bruins, and the Tritons… Arthur Ashe is her favorite athlete… Love Actually is her favorite flick… In addition to running, she spends her time singing and studying… Is an undeclared major at Roosevelt College… Wants to pursue a career in the health care or medical field.

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WOMEN’S 2009 SEASON REVIEW • The women’s cross country team started the year with a bang, recording five of the top ten times at the UC San Diego Opener on August 29. Bre Schofield broke the tape with a first place time of 15:12.2, setting a new course record and winning the Tritons’ opening meet for the second year in a row in the process. Elena Inouye placed second overall at 15:51.3 and Aaryn Kobayashi was fourth with a time of 16:00.2. Jackie Sikkema came in ninth (16:25.6) and Marie Schaper placed 10th (16:29.9) to round out the scoring for UCSD. • Schofield led the Tritons again two weeks later, finishing fifth overall at the Asics/UC Irvine Invitational. She clocked in at 17:45 to pace UCSD for the ninth consecutive race.

Inouye finished 41st (18:54.30), followed by Kobayashi in 46th (19:00.10), Catherine Crisp in 55th (19:08.20), and Brianna Alban in 70th (19:21.30). The Tritons finished eighth out of 13 teams with a total of 199 points. Schofield was named the CCAA Female Runner of the Week for the second time in her career after finishing in the top five against many Division I competitors in Irvine.

• The Tritons placed sixth of 11 squads at the University of Southern Indiana PreNational Invitational on September 26 in Evansville. Competing without Schofield, UCSD got a strong performance from Inouye, who finished the 6k with a time of 23:28.36 to lead the Triton contingent for the first time in her career. She placed 17th overall. Caprice Thompson and Schaper finished 30th and 31st, respectively, while Alban came in 35th and Nina Su rounded out scoring in the 37th spot.

Bre Schofield paced the Tritons in five out of six events in 2009.

• UCSD finished fourth out of 13 teams at the Triton Classic on October 10. Schofield returned to action and finished fourth overall with a time of 22:20.8. Inouye was the next Triton to finish, placing 13th at 22:58.1, while Alban, Kobayashi, and Schaper claimed spots 22 through 24 with times of 23:33.5, 23:33.6, and 23:36.2, respectively.

• The Tritons finished as runners-up at the CCAA Championships in McKinleyville on October 24, ending a string of three straight third-place showings. Schofield finished just behind individual winner Vivien Wadeck of Cal State L.A., clocking in at 22:13.5 to place second and earn All-CCAA honors.

Schaper finished 18th with a time of 23:44.2 and Inouye also made the top-20, finishing 19th at 23:45.1. Kobyashi came in 24th (23:53.6) and Caprice Thompson was 32nd (24:07.9) to round things out for UCSD. Chico State claimed its sixth CCAA title in eight years.

Marie Schaper was one of four Tritons to win USTFCCCA AllAcademic Team honors last season.

• UCSD then posted a top 10 finish at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships, as Schofield led the way once again in the Tritons’ final meet of the season. She clocked in at 21:52.8 -- good enough for 18th place individually -- but just barely missed the cut to qualify for the national championships as an individual. Inouye was 37th with a time of 22:52.3, followed by Schaper, who clocked in at 23:01.5 to finish 42nd. Kobayashi (23:19.5) and Alban (23:36.5) were the final two Tritons to score, finishing 54th and 66th, respectively. UCSD finished seventh overall as a team.

• Four Tritons were named to the 2009 USTFCCCA All-Academic team, as Inouye, Kobayashi, Schaper, and Schofield all finished in the top 30% in San Francisco , while maintaining a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

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MEN’S 2009 SEASON REVIEW • The men’s cross country team opened the 2009 season on a winning note, posting five of the top six times en route to a dual meet victory against Cerritos and Point Loma Nazarene on August 29. Brian Knight led the Tritons with a second place finish and time of 22:52.7 in his first collegiate race. Alex Corliss, Mike Wright, Matt Lenehan, and Anthony Heredia finished third through sixth, respectively.

• UCSD finished sixth out of 21 teams at the Asics/UC Irvine Invitational with 229 total points. Wright finished 32nd overall at 26:09 and Knight placed 45th with a time of 26:22.2. Jeremy Riley (66th), Lenehan (75th), and John Svet (85th) also recorded points.

• The Tritons returned to action two weeks later at the University of Southern Indiana Pre-National Invitational, where UCSD finished eighth of 11 in the 8k race. Riley recorded the Tritons’ top time, clocking in at 2:52.43 to finish 24th. Tom Hudson came in 34th, followed by Lenehan in 36th, Taylor Hogshead in 59th, and Matt Yankowski in 75th to round out the scoring.

• Ranked eighth in the West Region, the Tritons finished second in the Triton Classic on their home course on October 10. Riley again led the way, finishing the 10k race with a time of 33:37.3 to place 10th. He finished one spot in front of Wright, who clocked Mike Wright was a scorer in all but one event in at 33:42.2. Svet placed 14th with a time of 34:08.3, while Corliss was 17th at during his senior campaign in 2009.

34:18.7 and Andre LaMothe was the final Triton to place in the top-20 with a time of 24:37.9. Cal Poly Pomona won the team title, while UCSD topped third-place Victoria by just four points.

• Next up for the Tritons was the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships, where head coach Nate Garcia’s squad placed fifth. Mike Wright was UCSD’s top finisher, placing 22nd with a time of 26:22.7. He was followed closely by Riley and Svet, who finished 23rd and 24th with respective times of 26:33 and 26:39.6. Eric Baum and Corliss also scored for the Tritons, as Baum placed 31st with a time of 27:04.5 and Corliss recorded a 34th place time of 27:13.9. Chico State had three of the top four individual finishers and took home the CCAA Championship trophy for the eighth consecutive season.

• The Tritons concluded their season on November 7 at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Riley paced the Triton contingent after crossing the finish line in 35th place at 32:58.1. Wright finished 43rd overall, clocking in at 33:26.7 in his final race at UCSD. Corliss finished 52nd (33:52.5), while Svet was 68th (34:21.2) and Baum placed 69th (34:26.3), as the Tritons recorded a ninth place team finish.

• Thanks to his top-40 performance, Jeremy Riley went on to represent the men’s team as a 2009 US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic team member after maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.25 and placing in the top 30% of eligible athletes in the West Regional competition.

Jeremy Riley was UCSD’s highest finisher at the 2009 NCAA Division II West Regional.

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Cross Country Record Book/Honors 2009 Individual Team Honors Triton Racer of the Year

Jeremy Riley.......................................................Sophomore Bre Schofield......................................................Sophomore

Most Valuable Racer

Mike Wright................................................................. Senior Elena Inouye......................................................Sophomore

Most Improved

Anthony Heredia.................................................Sophomore Marie Schaper............................................................ Senior Aaryn Kobayashi................................................Sophomore

Matt Lenehan....................................................... Freshman Catherine Crisp ................................................... Freshman

CoSIDA All-Academic District VIII

Neil Kalra................................................................. 2003-04 Neil Kalra................................................................. 2002-03 Neil Kalra................................................................. 2001-02 Audrey Sung............................................................ 2001-02 Audrey Sung............................................................ 2000-01

Mike Wright................................................................. Senior Brianna Alban .............................................................Junior

Triton Racer of the Week Men

UCSD Opener Brian Knight Asics/UCI Invite Mike Wright USI Pre-National Tom Hudson

UCSD Triton Classic John Svet CCAA Championships John Svet NCAA Regionals Jeremy Riley

Neil Kalra................................................................. 2003-04 James Nielsen......................................................... 2000-01

UCSD Athletes of the Year

Academic Standard

Women

Aaryn Kobayashi Catherine Crisp Elena Inouye Caprice Thompson Brianna Alban Bre Schofield

Marie Schaper

Triton Academic Honors USTFCCCA Academic All-Americans

Elena Inouye.................................................................2009 Aaryn Kobayashi...........................................................2009 Marie Schaper...............................................................2009 Bre Schofield.................................................................2009 Jeremy Riley..................................................................2009 Elena Inouye.................................................................2008 Ashleigh Montgomery....................................................2008 Bre Schofield.................................................................2008 Gabe LaMothe...............................................................2008 Diane Dunn...................................................................2007 Emily McGregor.............................................................2007 Ashleigh Montgomery....................................................2007 Greg Geldman...............................................................2007 Jesse Morrill..................................................................2007

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Audrey Sung (Second Team)................................. 2001-02 James Nielsen (First Team).................................... 2000-01 Audrey Sung (Third Team)..................................... 2000-01 James Nielsen (Third Team).................................... 1999-00 James Nielsen 1998-99

CCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Rising Star

Meet

CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

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Bre Schofield.............................................................2008-09

UCSD Chancellor’s Scholar-Athletes

Kristin Buono.............................................................2008-09 Jessica DiMascio.......................................................2008-09 Greg Geldman...........................................................2008-09 Michelle DiMeo..........................................................2005-06 Mary Clare Peate......................................................2001-02 James Nielsen...........................................................2000-01 Michael Wangler........................................................2000-01 Amie Wu....................................................................2000-01 Amy Olin....................................................................1999-00 Matt Amero................................................................1997-98 Neal Harder...............................................................1997-98 Amanda Wallace.......................................................1997-98

UCSD National Student-Athlete Day Honorees

Diane Dunn...............................................................2007-08 Carl Lostrom..............................................................2005-06 Michelle DiMeo..........................................................2003-04 Stephen Martin..........................................................2001-02 Nathan Garcia...........................................................2000-01 Audrey Sung..............................................................2000-01

UCSD Team GPA Award

Women’s Cross Country............................................2007-08 Women’s Cross Country............................................2005-06 Men’s Cross Country.................................................2004-05 Women’s Cross Country............................................2000-01 Women’s Cross Country............................................1999-00

All-CCAA Honorees Women

Men

Name Year Time Finish Bre Schofield............... 2009.........22:13.5.......2nd Bre Schofield............... 2008.........21:55.7.......3rd Diane Dunn................. 2007.........21:01.90.....2nd Emily McGregor........... 2007.........21:45.40.....12th Amanda Burkhardt...... 2007.........21:56.10.....13th Ashleigh Montgomery... 2007.........22:11.80......15th Diane Dunn................. 2006.........23:15.3.......4th Nina Miller................... 2006.........23:25.4.......6th Ashleigh Montgomery... 2006.........23:50.8.......14th Mimi Hodgins............. 2005.........21:31..........1st Nina Miller................... 2005.........22:12..........5th Erin O’Donnell............. 2005.........22:13..........6th Emily McGregor........... 2005.........22:14..........7th Diane Dunn................. 2005.........22:24..........9th Mimi Hodgins............... 2004.........20:38.7.......6th Diane Dunn................. 2004.........20:54.5.......9th Michelle DiMeo............ 2004.........20:55.0.......10th Jessica Laslovich........ 2004.........21:05.5.......13th Lindsey Young............. 2004.........21:17.5.......15th Tina Firouz................... 2003.........22:02.6.......4th Lindsay Stalker............ 2003.........22:24.3.......10th Audrey Sung................ 2002.........21:21.3.......2nd Audrey Sung................ 2001.........22:46.4.......6th Amie Wu...................... 1999.........23:03.8.......8th Carolyn Jones............. 1999.........22:09.8.......3rd Meghan Scott.............. 1998.........18:27..........5th Kristen Koenig............. 1997.........19:12..........3rd Maggie Dwire.............. 1997.........19:20..........4th Courtney Gray............. 1997.........19:26..........6th Amanda Wallace......... 1997.........19:27..........7th Lisa Klinger.................. 1997.........19:30..........9th Amy Kitchen................ 1996.........18:50..........8th Maggie Dwire.............. 1996.........18:43..........7th Jenny Card.................. 1996.........18:31..........5th Maggie Dwire.............. 1995.........19:31..........7th Kyndra Smith............... 1995.........19:30..........6th Koren Hinkle................ 1993.........18:39..........10th Wafa Hanna................. 1992.........19:27..........10th

Name Year Time Finish Jake LeVieux............... 2008.........26:08.8.......9th Max Mullender............. 2008.........26:30.7.......13th Daniel Anderson.......... 2007.........25:40.17.....13th Jake LeVieux............... 2007.........25:45.10.....14th Max Mullender............. 2006.........26:28.4.......6th Greg Geldman............. 2006.........26:46.9.......15th Carl Lostrom................ 2005.........25:29..........10th Chris Beetley-Hagler... 2005.........25:56..........14th Luke Sigmon............... 2005.........25:58..........15th Robert Eap.................. 2004.........22:59.9.......11th Carl Lostrom................ 2004.........23:19.9.......12th Robert Eap.................. 2003.........25:19.7.......11th Neil Kalra..................... 2003.........24:37.7.......4th Neil Kalra..................... 2002.........25:30.4.......10th James Nielsen........... 1999.........25:20..........1st Joshua Levin-Soler...... 1998.........26:36..........9th James Nielsen........... 1998.........25:46..........1st Neal Harder................. 1997.........25:59..........7th Steve Varnell............... 1997.........25:48..........5th Gavin Klinger............. 1997.........25:05..........1st Bryan Leek.................. 1996.........24:58..........9th Rhode Walton.............. 1996.........24:53..........7th Gavin Klinger............... 1996.........24:52..........5th Gavin Klinger............... 1995.........25:51..........9th J.J. Castner................. 1995.........25:22..........3rd J.J. Castner................. 1994.........25:37..........2nd J.J. Castner................. 1993.........25:26..........8th J.J. Castner................. 1992.........25:40..........10th

Jake LeVieux was an All-CCAA honoree in 2007 and 2008.

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All-Americans Women Name Year Bre Schofield............................................... 2008 Diane Dunn................................................. 2007 Emily McGregor........................................... 2007 Mimi Hodgins............................................... 2005 Tina Firouz................................................... 2003 Audrey Sung................................................ 2002 Carolyn Jones............................................. 1999 Meghan Scott.............................................. 1998 Michelle Conlay........................................... 1989 Kim Stempien.............................................. 1984 Kim Stempien.............................................. 1982

Men Name Year James Nielsen............................................. 1998 Neal Harder................................................. 1997 J.J. Castner................................................. 1995 J.J. Castner................................................. 1994 Mike Fox...................................................... 1989 Christopher Bowlus..................................... 1984

Division III Year Men Women 1992............................................ 7....................... 7 1993............................................ 6....................... 6 1994............................................ 6....................... 4 1995............................................ 7....................... 2 1996............................................ 5....................... 5 1997............................................ 7....................... 5 1998............................................ 6....................... 4 1999............................................ 5....................... 6

James Nielsen was an All-American and two-time conference champion for UCSD. He is the last Triton to win a conference title on the men’s side.

NCAA All-West Region Division II Year Men Women 2000.......................................... 1...................... 0 2002.......................................... 1...................... 1 2003.......................................... 2...................... 1 2004.......................................... 1...................... 2 2005.......................................... 0...................... 5 2006.......................................... 1...................... 2 2007.......................................... 0...................... 1 2008.......................................... 1...................... 1

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Diann Dunn earned All-American honors as a senior in 2007.

UCSD Cross Country Course - All-Time Best Marks Women - 6K (New Course) Name

Time

Men - 8K Year

Mimi Hodgins.....................................21:53.5................2005 Bre Schofield.....................................22.20.8................2009 Bre Schofield.....................................22:23.6................2008 Diane Dunn.......................................22:49.4................2006 Emily McGregor................................. 22:53.2................2007 Nina Miller.........................................22:55.2................2005 Emily McGregor................................. 23:01.0................2005 Erin O’Donnell................................... 23:07.2................2005 Diane Dunn.......................................23:15.3................2006 Diane Dunn.......................................23:17.6................2007

Name

Women - 6K (Old Course) Name

Time

Time

Year

Carl Lostrom......................................26:14.1................2005 Jesse Morrill......................................26:14.6................2006 Max Mullender................................... 26:17.8................2006 Max Mullender................................... 26:28.4................2006 Luke Sigmon.....................................26:32.2................2005 Chris Beetley-Hagler......................... 26:46.1................2005 Greg Geldman................................... 26:46.3................2006 Jake LeVieux.....................................26:48.0................2006 Gabe LaMothe................................... 26:48.1................2005 Jesse Morrill......................................26:50.1................2006

Men - 8K Year

Audrey Sung......................................22:19.8................2002 Audrey Sung......................................22:46.4................2001 Mimi Hodgins.....................................23:07.4................2004 Lindsay Stalker.................................. 23:42.9................2002 Erin O’Donnell................................... 23:44.6................2002 Michelle DiMeo.................................. 23:48.1................2003 Meghan Bellotti.................................. 23:53.9................2002 Jessica Laslovich.............................. 23:58.0................2004 Lillian Gardiner.................................. 23:58.5................2002 Mimi Hodgins.....................................23:58.7................2002

Name

Time

Year

Gavin Klinger..................................... 25:11.0................1997 JJ Castner.........................................25:21.0................1995 Gavin Klinger.....................................25:35.0................1996 David Dunbar....................................25:40.4................2002 Goss Lindsey.....................................25:46.0................1995 Neal Harder.......................................25:46.0................1997 Goss Lindsey.....................................25:50.0................1995 Neil Kalra...........................................25:51.5................2002 Steve Varnell.....................................25:52.0................1997 Mike Wallace.....................................25:59.0................1996

Course Records Women’s 6k: 21:12.3........... Jessica Pixler (Seattle Pacific)................................2008 Men’s 10k: 31:07.2............... Jordan Chipangama (Central Arizona)....................2008 Women’s 2.5 mi: 15:12.2..... Bre Schofield (UCSD)..............................................2009 Men’s 4 mi: 21:42.0.............. Landon Bright (Point Loma).....................................2008

Mimi Hodgins

Audrey Sung

Luke Sigmon

Carl Lostrom

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UCSD Track & Field Best Marks - Women 800 Meters

3000 Meter Steeplechase

1500 Meters

5000 Meters

Lindsay Stalker...... 2:10.33..... 2005 Mimi Hodgins......... 2:10.96..... 2005 Maggie Dwire........ 2:14.01..... 1997 Robyn Herskowitz... 2:14.10..... 1996 Gisele English....... 2:14.42..... 1987

Bre Schofield......... 4:29.67..... 2009 Mimi Hodgins......... 4:29.95..... 2005 Lindsay Stalker...... 4:30.02..... 2005 Diane Dunn........... 4:30.65..... 2008 Denise McFayden... 4:32.74..... 1988

Catherine Strouse.11:20.94.... 2006 Julie Pope............. 11:23.02.... 2003 Meghan Scott....... 11:24.14.... 2001 Ashleigh Montgomery. 11:28.85.... 2006 Amanda Keuhn..... 11:29.66.... 2008

10000 Meters

Emily McGregor..... 35:26.0..... 2008 Michelle Conlay.... 35:30.23.... 1990 Amanda Burkhardt...37:03.50.... 2007 Erin O’Donnell...... 37:33.64.... 2006 Lindsey Young...... 38:05.09.... 2005

Audrey Sung......... 17:00.26.... 2003 Emily McGregor.... 17:14.48.... 2007 Michelle Conlay.... 17:14.70.... 1990 Denise McFayden.17:30.14.... 1988 Diane Dunn.......... 17:39.78.... 2008

UCSD Track & Field Best Marks - Men 800 Meters

3000 Meter Steeplechase

Mark Yuen............. 1:51.26.......1993 Tim Vallez.............. 1:51.48.......1988 Daniel Anderson.... 1:51.60.......2007 Patrick Foy............ 1:51.65.......1993 Rhodes Walton...... 1:51.73.......1997

Carl Lostrom.......... 9:09.45.......2005 Brian Barton.......... 9:13.54.......1982 Julian Nahan......... 9:16.57.......2004 David Dunbar, Jr.... 9:19.12.......2003 Rhodes Walton...... 9:19.97.......1997

1500 Meters

5000 Meters

Jon Wong.............. 3:50.03.......2001 James Nielsen....... 3:50.30.......2001 Carl Lostrom.......... 3:50.96.......2005 Goss Lindsey......... 3:51.75.......1995 Rhodes Walton...... 3:51.79.......1997

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James Nielsen...... 14:21.15......2001 JJ Castner............ 14:25.30......1996 Gavin Klinger........ 14:37.13......1996 Carl Lostrom......... 14:37.91......2005 Merrell Hora.......... 14:43.61......1990

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10000 Meters

James Nielsen...... 29:52.97......2000 Robert Eap........... 30:45.81......2004 JJ Castner............ 30:48.94......1994 Merrell Hora.......... 31:32.74......1988 Walter Dehority..... 31:46.24......1995

UCSD Athletics... A Pround Tradition of Academic and Athletic Excellence!

• Triton teams have captured 29 National Championships while 38 teams have finished as National Runners-Up. 44 others have achieved National Third Place honors. All told, UCSD has won a total of 180 national, regional, and conference championships.

• Individually, 135 Triton student-athletes have captured National Championships and a remarkable 1,036 student-athletes have been named to All-America teams.

• UCSD student-athletes have excelled academically as well, earning 24 prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships and 145 Academic All-America selections. Consistently, over 55 percent of the student-athletes earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, placing them on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

• In 2009, UCSD was ranked first in Division II and seventh overall in the National Collegiate Scouting Association Power Rankings, which are based on student-athlete graduation rates, academic strength, and athletic prowess of the university.

• In 2009-10, UCSD posted an Eighth Place Finish out of over 300 schools in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup, an award emblematic of the best overall athletics department in the country. Since moving to the NCAA Division II level in 2000, UCSD has placed in the top seven programs in the country on eight different occasions and finished second overall twice.

• Beginning in 2005-06, UCSD has won the last five California Collegiate Athletic Association Commissioner’s Cup titles, an award symbolizing the best overall athletics department in the CCAA.

UC San Diego National Championships Women’s Soccer 1989 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 1999 • 2000 • 2001 Women’s Volleyball 1981 • 1984 • 1986 • 1987 1988 • 1990 • 1997 Women’s Water Polo 1986 • 1990 • 1991 1992 • 1994 Women’s Tennis 1985 • 1987 • 1989 • 1994 Men’s Soccer 1988 • 1991 • 1993 Men’s Volleyball 1970 • 2000

Our Mission...

• To provide a broad base of men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports.

• To attract students of high academic capabilities and athletic talent who are representative of the diversity of the people of the state of California.

• To promote healthy physical activity, athletic competition, communications and interpersonal skills, teamwork, and overall personal growth.

• To promote the principles of ethical conduct, fair play, and respect and understanding of others.

• To promote the academic advancement and graduation of student-athletes and prepare student athletes for lifelong learning, future careers, and engaged citizenship.

• To foster the development of student-athletes’ abilities to live successfully in a diverse and global society.

• To enhance student life at UCSD and foster campus pride and community support.

• To participate competitively in an athletic conference that complements and supports the mission and goals of the UCSD Intercollegiate Program and the campus.

Men’s Golf 1993

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Earl W. Edwards - Director of Athletics

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arl W. Edwards accepted the position of Director of Athletics at UC San Diego in March 2000. Since his arrival, the UC San Diego athletics department has been nationally recognized for its academic and athletic achievements on numerous occasions.

Under his guidance, the 23-sport program has made a very successful transition from the NCAA Division III ranks to Division II. In fact, UC San Diego has surpassed all expectations at the D-II level, capturing women’s soccer national championships in both 2000 and 2001.

Since moving to Division II in 2000, UC San Diego has been ranked among the top seven programs in the country on eight different occasions in the annual Director’s Cup standings. In two of those finishes, UCSD was the national runner up. UC San Diego has also won the last five California Collegiate Athletic Association Commissioner’s Cup titles, an award that recognizes the best overall athletics program in the conference. Additionally, UCSD has been ranked No. 1 in Division II (and in the top 20 overall) in the last two National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) Collegiate Power Rankings, which comprehensively measures student-athlete graduation rates, academic strength and athletic prowess.

Edwards has served on many regional and national committees and organizations. Currently, he serves on the Executive Council for the CCAA and he served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) from 200307. Edwards was the president of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) and has severed on numerous other NCAA committees, including the Division II Management Council, the Division II Championships and Minority Opportunities and Interest, the Walter Byers Scholarship and Committee for Women’s Athletics. He has published several articles in Athletic Management and was featured on the cover of the June 2007 issue. In 2007, he was selected Athletic Director of the Year for the West Region by the NACDA. A 1972 graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Edwards earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education.

He then went on to receive his masters in Sports Administration from the University of Massachusetts in 1973.

In addition to working as athletics director at East Stroudsburg University and UC San Diego, he has athletics administration experience at the University of Massachusetts, UC Davis, the University of Michigan, and Drexel University.

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Athletic Performance & Sports Medicine

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wo integral parts of the UC San Diego athletics department are the Athletic Performance Program and the Sports Medicine Program, both of which provide a tremendous advantage to all 23 of the UCSD intercollegiate sports.

The Athletic Performance Program is geared toward teaching each student-athlete how to achieve the highest level of athletic development through enhancement of all components of strength and conditioning. Athlete workouts are planned and monitored out by Rudy Thomas, UCSD’s Director of Strength and Conditioning. Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Triton athletics and represents the only full-time strength and conditioning coach in the CCAA. The Tritons work out in the RIMAC weight room, which is over 12,000 square feet in size and features state of the art equipment. The UCSD Athlete Performance Program is truly designed with the student-athlete’s enhancement in mind. Very few programs at the Division II level have such expertise and first class facilities at the disposal of the student-athlete, helping to further distinguish the Triton Athletics Department as one of the premiere intercollegiate programs in the country.

The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Center is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries suffered by Triton student-athletes. Under the supervision of head athletic trainer Kevin Messey MS, ATC, CSCS and his staff, UCSD athletes receive the highest quality medical care and access to an extensive network of physicians and other medical specialists.

The rest of the training room staff is comprised of two fulltime ATCs, two graduate assistant ATCs and an average of 10 athletic training students. The UCSD athletic training room is a clinical site for San Diego State University’s accredited athletic training education program, where some of the athletic training students fulfill their clinical experience. Additionally, the UCSD Sports Medicine Center offers a wide variety of options for examination and rehabilitation.

From acupuncture to a group of six highly specialized sports medicine, family practitioners and orthopedic surgeons, the UCSD training room has a multitude of options at your disposal to get you healthy and back on the field of competition in no time.

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Rudy Thomas

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Community Outreach

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he UC San Diego Department of Athletics is committed to actively participating in the community through a variety of outreach events and services. Student-athletes from 23 sports participate in a wide range of service and outreach programs in and around the San Diego area.

In 2003-04 the Tritons began the “Team Up!” program. This program assists local elementary schools that do not have a physical education component in their current curriculum.

UCSD student-athletes provide healthy physical activity and create an environment for elementary school students that foster positive thinking and team building. The program was run at the Del Mar Heights Elementary School in the morning hours prior to school starting and during the students’ lunch periods during the past two years.

Triton student-athletes make the holidays brighter for 12 families in the San Diego area on an annual basis, providing a plethora of gifts and holiday cheer. Triton teams paired up and each tandem purchased presents, food, and goodies to deliver to their adopted family before the holidays. Families were selected by the Neighborhood House Association which runs the Head Start programs throughout San Diego County. Student-athletes contacted the families to find out what special presents the children wanted, as well as what sort of clothing or other needs could be met. Teams delivered the presents in person and spent time with the families, often playing games with the children. Families each received approximately $300-$500 worth of gifts, depending on the number of children. Presents ranged from a bike for one child to clothing and food for the parents.

In conjuction with the California Collegiate Athletic Association as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Triton student-athletes have gone to work to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in each of the last three years. The student-athletes held a bake sale during the Annual Sun God Festival on the UCSD campus. Each team brought baked goods for a sale in the evening prior to the festival’s main event. The goal at each CCAA member institution was to raise $1 per studentathlete. Triton student-athletes far exceeded this goal, raising over $1,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2005.

Additionally, the Intercollegiate Athletics Department holds an annual Blood Drive to benefit the American Red Cross. All coaches, staff and out of season student-athletes participated in the blood drive, while those student-athletes who were in season recruited other students on campus to donate blood on their behalf.

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UCSD: The Institution Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland, UCSD is a powerful magnet for those seeking a fresh, next-generation approach to education and research. Since its founding nearly five decades ago, UCSD is one of the ten campuses in the world-renowned University of California system and has rapidly achieved the status as one of the top institutions in the nation for higher education and research. UCSD’s interdisciplinary ethos and tradition of innovation and risk-taking underlie its research strength and ability to recruit top scholars and students.

Students: Total campus enrollment is 29,110 as of fall 2009. The average high school GPA of admitted freshmen was 4.08 in the fall of 2009. UCSD ranks 7th nationally among major research universities sending students abroad in full-year programs.

Economic Impact: UCSD’s contributes more than $7.2 billion in direct and indirect spending and personal income each year to the California economy and generates 39,000 jobs, according to a study by CBRE Consulting. The university’s faculty and alumni have created at least 193 start-up companies, including many local biotech companies. UCSD is the third largest employer in San Diego County with nearly 26,000 employees.

Specialized Resources: UCSD’s graduate and professional schools include Scripps Institution of Oceanography; School of Medicine; UC San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs School of Engineering, Rady School of Management, and the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies. The campus also is home to the San Diego Supercomputer Center; California Institute for Information Technology and Telecommunications; Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and Institute of the Americas.

Academic Rankings • U.S. News & World Report ranks UC San Diego as the 7th best public university in the nation, and 35th among the nation’s top 262 universities. Also, in its 2009 survey of graduate programs, U.S. News ranks the School of Medicine 6th among the nation’s public medical schools and the Jacobs School of Engineering 6th among the nation’s public engineering schools. U.S. News also ranks UC San Diego 15th among national universities in the category of “Up and Coming Schools.”

• UC San Diego was ranked as the top university in the nation by the Washington Monthly’s 2010 College Guide, based on the positive impact the university has had on the country.

• Thomson Scientific ranks UC San Diego the 7th highest-impact research institution in the nation from 2001-2005, based on the citation impact of published research in science and the social sciences.

• UC San Diego was named the “hottest” institution in the nation for students to study science by Newsweek and the 2006 Kaplan/Newsweek College Guide.

• The Princeton Review’s annual college guide ranks UC San Diego among the nation’s top 50 “Best Value” public universities in the nation. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UC San Diego 11th nationally for best values in public colleges.

UC San Diego graduates rank 5th nationally in salary earnings among public universities, according to Payscale.com.

• In 2009, UCSD was ranked first in Division II and seventh overall in the National Collegiate Scouting Association Power Rankings, which are based on studentathlete graduation rates, academic strength and athletic prowess of the university.

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San Diego - America’s Finest City The UCSD campus is located in La Jolla, Calif., just minutes north of America’s sixth largest city, San Diego.

Spanish for ‘the jewel’, La Jolla is one of San Diego’s first neighborhoods to be settled. The city of La Jolla has spectacular beaches and park areas that are popular for great diving, swimming, surfing, hiking, romantic sunset strolls, and family fun. La Jolla’s village area boasts a beautiful Mediterranean charm and a cool Southern Californian vibe, and rolls out the red carpet when it comes to it’s fine dining, theatre, cultural activities, boutique shopping, art galleries, and fine lodging establishments. It is no wonder why La Jolla’s Prospect Street was dubbed ‘San Diego’s Rodeo Drive’.

San Diego Harbor

Named “America’s Finest City” for its hospitality, beauty, and ideal climate, San Diego is located at the southern tip of California, just north of Mexico. The residents of San Diego county are so physically active that Sports Illustrated magazine once called it “Sportstown, U.S.A.” San Diego’s 70 miles of beaches are a haven for swimmers, surfers, divers, boaters, and sunbathers alike.

The city of San Diego is a major commercial business center with more than 2.6 million residents and a varied economy based in agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, technology, electronics, aircraft, ship-building, scientific research and tourism. The city is one of the largest biotech centers in the U.S.

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