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Cross CountryFirst men’s individual cross country national champion: Dave Antognoli, 1971

Most recent men’s individual cross country national champion: Yi Min Wu, 1998First men’s cross country national championship team: 1975

Most recent men’s cross country national championship team: 1990Total national championship cross country teams: 6 (1975, 1976, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990)Total individual cross country national champions: 4 (Antognoli, Beardsley, Lyons, Wu)

Highest team finish by women’s cross country team: 2nd (2004)Number of national top ten team cross country teams since 1980: Men – 19; Women ­ 11

Number of consecutive NCAA cross country team appearances: 31 (NCAA II record)First men’s cross country All­American: Dave Antognoli, 1970

Most recent men’s cross country All­American: Ben Hahn, 2008First women’s cross country All­American: Coleen (Snyder) Conboy

Most recent women’s cross country All­American: Rachel Lanzel, 2007Most men’s All­American cross country awards: 4 (Martin Lyons; Yi Min Wu) (6 tied with 3)Most women’s All­American cross country awards: Lisa (Petsche) Cron (4) (3 tied with 3)

Consecutive cross country dual meet wins: 132Total All­Americans in cross country: 97 (Men – 70; Women – 27)

Track & FieldFirst men’s track and field national champion: Dave Antognoli, 1972 (10K)Most recent track and field national champion: Carl Leonard, 1996 (5K)

Total individual track and field national champions: 5 (Antognoli, Rivera 2x, Rauber, Leonard)First men’s track and field All­American: Dave Antognoli, 1971 (10K)

Most recent men’s T&F All­Americans: Ryan Coon, 2005 (10K); Ed Brown, 2005 (discus)First women’s track and field All­American: Coleen (Snyder) Conboy, 1985 (5K)Most recent women’s track and field All­American: Rachel Lanzel, 2008 (10K)

Most men’s track and field All­American awards: Aaron Rowe (5) (5K and 10K)Most women’s track and field All­American awards: Amy (Perry) Davis (5) (5K and 10K)

Number of events of track and field All­Americans: Men – 15; Women – 4Total All­Americans in track and field: 106 (Men –

77; Women – 29)

CombinedMen’s most All­American awards: Carl Leonard (7)Women’s most All­American awards: Amy (Perry)

Davis (8)Number of individual national champions: 9

Total All­Americans: 203Number of countries represented: 9 (Australia,

Canada, Columbia, China, Czech. Republic, Finland,USA, Venezuela, Wales)

National coach of the year: 5 timesNumber of qualifiers for Olympic Trials: 16

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Doug Watts42nd YearAkron ‘64

Excellence incoaching and awinning traditionare terms thathave become syn­onymous withEdinboroUniversity crosscountry and trackand field coachDoug Watts.

Since his arrivalat Edinboro in1969, the Running

Scots have experienced nothing but success,producing numerous All­Americans and teamchampionships, as well as four individual crosscountry champions and five individual trackfirst place finishers.

Watts' coaching credentials speak forthemselves, including 37 consecutive undefeat­ed cross country seasons and a string of over130 straight dual meet victories. Watts' squadshave also produced a total of six national cham­pionships, including back­to­back­to­back NCAADivision II titles from 1986 through 1988 andback­to­back NAIA titles in 1975 and 1976. Histeams can also boast six Division II runner­uptrophies, plus finishes of third (twice), fourth(three times), fifth, sixth (twice), seventh (threetimes), eighth (three times) and ninth.

In total, the men's squads have 17 top tenfinishes at the national meet in the last 26years. His women's program, though yet tocrown a national champion, has also estab­lished itself as one of the premier programs inthe NCAA East Region and on the nationalstage. That includes nine PSAC championshipsin the last ten years and three East Regionaltitles in the last five years. Four years ago theFighting Scot women’s harriers placed secondat Nationals.

As a result, an "uncountable" amount ofconference, district, and regional "Coach of theYear" awards are scattered throughout hisoffice. He was inducted into the Edinboro Hallof Fame in 2004, and in 2009 was inducted intothe Northwest Pennsylvania Sports Hall of

Fame. Last December Watts was presentedthe Jimmy Carnes Distinguished Service Award,presented by the USTFCCCA. Finally, Watts wasselected for induction into the USTFCCCA Hallof Fame, and will be inducted this December.In 2007 he was recognized as the PSAC Men’sCross Country Coach of the Year.

The National Coach of the Year five times,Watts has published numerous distance­run­ning articles for national publications. Twice anOlympic coach nominee, Watts annually con­ducts a summer pre­season endurance trainingcamp, the Edinboro Distance Village, for youngmen and women. In addition, 16 of his Edinboroathletes have been U.S. Olympic Trial qualifiers.

Most recently, Watts has ventured into theadministrative portion of his sport, as the pastPresident of the NCAA Division II Track andField Coaches Association and former VicePresident of the USTCA National CoachesAssociation. In addition, he was the head of theNCAA Division II Cross Country Hall of FameCommittee and presently is on the Board ofDirectors for the USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & FieldCross Country Coaches Association).

A 1964 graduate of the University of Akronwith a degree in Health and Physical Education,Watts began his coaching career at Walsh JesuitHigh School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He intro­duced a running program at Walsh Jesuit thatyielded a two­year record of 19­0 and a districtchampionship. Watts and his wife Margaretreside in Edinboro and have two adult children,Wendy and Christopher.

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Edinboro cross country and track & fieldcoach Doug Watts has received plenty of recog­nition during his 42 years as the head coach ofthe Fighting Scots. Here are some of therecent instances.

Below left, Watts received the JimmyCarnes Distinguished Service Award. Theaward was presented last December at the U.S.Track & Field and Cross Country CoachesAssociation Convention in December 2009.Named in honor of Jimmy Carnes, the

Association’s first ExecutiveDirector, who for a lifetimehas served the sports of Track& Field and Cross Country. Itis presented by the USTFCCCAto individuals who go beyondthe call of duty in their serviceto the Association and to theadvancement of the sports ofTrack & Field and CrossCountry.

Above right, Watts givesa long and memorablespeech at a a banquet in hishonor hosted by EdinboroUniversity last November2009. The banquet was in

recognition of his over 40 years of service toEdinboro. In his honor, the University namedthe cross country course the Doug Watts CrossCountry Course.

Finally, the photo at the bottom rightshows Watts receiving his Pa. Hall of Fameplaque from then­area President Bill Flaherty.That occurred in the summer of 2009.

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Julie Nemergut Yurcich3rd YearEdinboro ‘07

FormerEdinboro All­American JulieNemergut Yurcichreturned to heralma mater whenshe was hired asthe assistantcoach to mentorDoug Watts.

Nemergut con­cluded a brilliantrunning career inthe spring of2006. She capped

her career by being recognized as Edinboro’sNancy Acker Award winner, presented to thetop senior female athlete.

In cross country, Nemergut enjoyed a dis­tinguished career, earning All­PSAC accoladesthree times and All­East Region recognitionfour times. She won the PSAC individual cham­pionship in 2004 and 2005, and was also theEast Regional champion in 2004. She finishedthird in the 2005 regional.

Nemergut was named the 2004 PSACRunner of the Year and East Region Athlete ofthe Year after winning the PSAC and EastRegion titles, and went on to earn All­Americanin 2004 in cross country with a 10th place fin­ish. Edinboro finished second at the 2004National Championships, the highest finish inschool history.

She capped her senior year with her sec­ond All­American performance in track & field,thanks to a seventh place finish in the 10,000meter run (37:23.05). She also reached thefinals in the 5,000 meter run, but was unableto complete the difficult double, placing 11th inthe finals.

Nemergut earned All­PSAC honors in trackin 2006 thanks to a first place finish in the5,000 meter run at the PSAC Championships.She had earlier finished ninth in the 10,000meter run at the Penn Relays.

Nemergut previously earned All­Americanhonors in track in 2004 with an eighth place fin­ish in the 10,000 meters. She was a nationalqualifier in 2005, but missed almost all of the

outdoor track season in 2005 due to injury.A native of Youngstown, OH, she earned

her bachelor’s degree in SpecialEducation/Elementary Education in 2007, fin­ishing with a 3.91 GPA. She was awarded anNCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Nemergut also earned ESPN TheMagazine Cross Country/Track & Field CollegeDivision Academic All­American honors twice.She was a third team selection in 2005, then afirst team choice a year later.

Nemergut resides in Edinboro. She is mar­ried to Mike Yurcich, who is the offensive coor­dinator for the Edinboro football team. She ispursuing work on a master’s degree in SocialWork ­­ Clinical Mental Health from The OhioState University.

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“How many times have I said this overmy long career?,” related long­time Edinborocross country head coach Doug Watts.Entering his 42nd year of directing the crosscountry program, Watts again stressed, “ “Youwin BIG races by running well ‘up front’.

“My 2010 team has plenty of team depth,but what we must have are a couple All­Americans if we are to reach the National TopEight,” stressed Watts.

A year ago Edinboro picked up a secondplace finish at the PSAC Championships, then aweek later placed second at the AtlanticRegional to earn a trip to the NCAA Division IINational Championships for the 31st straightyear. That is the longest streak in Division II.

2009 Atlantic Regional Runner of the YearBen Hahn is a solid bet to earn his second All­American honor. A bothersome knee aside,Hahn has the talent and the drive to race upfront in any meet on the schedule.

“This is my last season,” says Hahn, “and Iwant to go out as a winner in the Boro crosscountry tradition of quality runners.”

Hahn placed 17th at Nationals as a sopho­more to earn All­American honors, but fell to66th last year.

It was believed that the other senior whowould be considered in Hahn’s level was BarryMcLaughlin. However, the one­time All­PSACand All­Region performer decided not to com­pete this year.

Two sophomores figure prominently intothe Fighting Scots hopes for a quality finish atNationals. Scott Anderson ran very well in hisfirst season as did Dustin Thomas. If they showimprovement from 2009, the team will definite­ly be a title contender.

Anderson was an All­PSAC and All­AtlanticRegion performer with finishes of 13th and 11th,respectively. Thomas picked up All­PSAC hon­ors after finishing 14th.

Juniors Jake Krolick and Garth Watsonhave shown excellent fitness over the summerand should impact the Boro’s scoring squad.

Mixing in with the aforementioned veter­ans, any number of a relatively large Edinbororoster could supplement.

Redshirt freshmen Dylan Stevens andJordan Roose have real potential to knock off astarting spot. Sophomores Bryan Baumgartnerand Sean Naderer are seen by Watts as threatsto any of the top five veterans.

Hard­working sophomore Bart Eckel andredshirt freshmen Owen Venesky and MichaelThielman will also be contenders.

Newcomers to the team include trackPIAA state champions Alex Beardsley (3200)and Evan Miller (800). Beardsley certainly hasrunning in his genes, as his father Greg is one offour Edinboro runners to win a national champi­onship. He did so in 1982.

In addition, Edinboro picked up two All­Ohio cross country runners, Tim McConnellfrom Hudson(Oh.) High School and Matt Linkof Avon Lake (Oh.) High School, plus BryanDeibel, a top finisher at the New York statechampionships while running for Albion HighSchool.

“That’s a lot of guys vying for starting posi­tions,” declared Watts. “Past experience tellsme good teams are made from goodintrasquad competition – and we’re going tohave lots of that.”

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Following an uncharacteristic down yearin 2009, Edinboro’s women’s cross countryteam may contend for trophies at the season­ending Championships.

The 2009 finish wasn’t totally unexpectedto long­time head coach Doug Watts, whoknew he had young and building squad enter­ing the year. A series of injuries didn’t help.Edinboro ended up finishing eighth at the PSACChampionships and eighth at the AtlanticRegional. That meant no trip to the NCAADivision II National Championships for the sec­ond straight year.

Unfulfilled in her two­year quest toachieve All­American status, senior Tina Yireturns uninjured and fit to pursue that failedgoal.

“Certainly Tina has run well enoughthroughout her career to be recognized as All­American level,” surmised Watts. “But in thissport, one must capitalize on the one opportu­nity there is to earn the trip to Nationals, and tothis date, she has not had a good race at thosesites.”

A year ago Yi placed seventh at theAtlantic Regional in a season that saw a verystrong field of women’s runners.

“It is very important for me to be includedas an All­American runner,” stated Yi. “For myteam, my school and my coach.”

In addition to earning All­Region honorsfor the second straight year, Yi’s fifth place fin­ish at the PSAC’s made her a two­time All­PSACcompetitor.

Junior Danielle Cerroni had a sparklingsophomore year, earning All­PSAC (eighth) andAll­Atlantic Region (13th) honors. 2010 will findher again at the front of the field in champi­onship competitions.

Hilary Weismiller, fresh off a summerinternship in Baltimore, is talented enough toscore well for Edinboro by November, althoughthe belief is the internship likely impacted hersummer training.

Junior Hannah Kucewicz and sophomoreCheryl Svetz could help.

In reality though, Watts believes that thehopes for a quality season rests on newcomers.A definite match for the Edinboro cross countrytraining model, All­Ohio cross country and trackperformer Monica Ciarniello of Lowellville(Oh.)High School should bloom. New York’sElizabeth Budzinski of Depew High School has

excellent mid­distance speed, but may need ayear of mileage adjustment in order to reachher potential. The same may be said forPennsylvania 200 and 400­meter All­PIAA per­former Allison Gibbens.

Brittany Kaltenbaugh, a transfer fromWestminster College, will definitely rank amongthe top runners on the squad. Kaltenbaughwas the top runner for the Titans as a freshmanand earned All­Presidents’ Athletic Conferencehonors.

A couple of other athletes could helpshould they experience the freshman to sopho­more year improvement – Lauren Scarupa andAlex Brasington.

“With only two teams qualifying forNationals out of a tough regional, the odds arenot with us to make it – still we could be in thehunt for the No. 2 spot if all things go well inSeptember and October,” related Watts.

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Ben HahnSenioru Smethport, PA u Smethport Area High School

A three­time All­PSAC and All­Atlantic Region runner who earned All­Americanhonors as a sophomore ... was the 2009 Atlantic Regional champion and wasnamed the USTFCCCA Atlantic Region Runner of the Year ... placed 66th atNationals, helping Edinboro finish 12th as a team ... picked up All­PSAC honorsfor the third time after finishing seventh ... finished eighth at the Iona Meet ofChampions ... redshirted during the track season ... earned All­American hon­ors with a 17th place finish at the 2008 NCAA Division II NationalChampionships after coming in 139th as a freshman ... came in second at theEast Regional in 2008 and helped the Fighting Scots to PSAC Championshipwith a second place showing ... placed fifth at the PSAC’s as a freshman with a

time of 26:30.00, then finished tenth at the East Regional with a time of 31:46 ... finished with a disap­pointing showing at Nationals, placing 139th ... finished 18th at Midwest Collegiate Invitational and was32nd at the Greater Louisville Classic ... narrowly missed earned All­PSAC honors in track with a fourthplace finish in the 1,500­meter run (3:56.94) also an outstanding who has earned USTFCCCCA All­Academic honors ... High School: Was a multiple All­State honoree at Smethport Area High School ...finished fourth at the PIAA cross country championships as a senior, then went on to capture the titlein the 3200 meter run at the PIAA track & field championships ... led cross country team to league title,and the track team to the district championship ... also competed in wrestling, as the Hubbers finishedas the league runners­up ... was named Smethport’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete for 2007 ...Personal: Born November 14, 1988 ... son of Ella and Tim Hahn ... Health & Physical Education­Teachers Certification major with a minor in Geography ... has a 3.40 GPA ... has two sisters, with Emmaa member of the Penn State Behrend softball team.

“I did not compete in track last spring in order to give my knee the best opportunity to be readyto start senior cross country season 100 percent.” ... Ben Hahn

Jake KrolickJunior u Arcade, NY u Pioneer Central High School

Has demonstrated excellent and productive performances during hisEdinboro career ... hopes to match his racing finishes with practice proficiency... ran at Nationals for second time as a sophomore and placed 114th, betteringhis 151st place showing as a freshman ... added a 30th place finish at theAtlantic Regional and was 38th at the PSAC’s ... came in 32nd in freshman yearat the PSAC Championships ... earned USTFCCCA All­Academic honors as asophomore ... High School: Standout in cross country and track at PioneerCentral High School ... two­time MVP of cross country team who was a firstteam All­ECIC runner and earned second team All­Western New York honors ...set school records in indoor track in 1,600­meters and 3,200­meters, along with

outdoor records for 3,20o­meters and 3,000­meter steeplechase ... Personal: Born July 2, 1990 ... sonof Cyndy and Stanley Krolick ... Secondary Math Education major with a 3.49 GPA ... has one sister,Sarah, who runs cross country at Roberts Wesleyan.

“Helping the team score well at big meets this fall is my goal.” ... Jake Krolick

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Garth WatsonJunior u Canton, PA u Canton Area High School

His serious commitment to training sparks a much more competitive run­ner this fall ... placed 39th at 2009 PSAC Championships after finishing 42ndas a freshman ... came in 25th at 2008 East Regional and then placed 120thin first trip to Nationals ... High School: Named the Runner of the Yearas a senior after finishing as a PIAA state medalist while competing forCanton Area High School ... won the district championship and the leaguetitle ... a four­time state medalist ... also a four­time Runner of the Year hon­oree for the Warriors, along with four­time NTL champion and four­timedistrict champion ... Personal: Born September 12, 1989 ... son of Glendaand Frank Watson ... Broadcast Journalism major ... has one brother.

“I haven’t been a scoring threat at big meets for Edinboro yet. I promise to be in that spot thisyear.” ... Garth Watson

Scott AndersonSophomore u West Falls, NY u East Aurora High School

One of the best regular freshman in the East last year – whether Division I,II or III ... strong, powerful runner with good closing leg speed ... much­improved 2010 summer training brings him to school much fitter than lastyear ... enjoyed a strong postseason, earning All­PSAC honors with a 13thplace showing, thenimproving on that bycoming in 11th at theAtlantic Regional to earnall­region honors ... camein 78th in first trip to

Nationals ... finished sixth in the 3000­metersteeplechase at the PSAC Championships ...placed seventh in steeplchase at USA Jr.Championships this past summer ... won 1,500­meter run at Sparky Adams Invitational ... a verygood competitor ... strong student who was anUSTFCCCA All­Academic choice in cross country ...High School: Head coach at East Aurora HighSchool was Edinboro alumnus Walt McLaughlin ...was 2009 New York state champion in 1600 and3200­meter runs ... was a two­time all­state per­former in cross country ... Personal: Born July1, 1991 ... son of Sally and Bruce Anderson ...Health & Physical Education major with a 3.63GPA ... has one brother.

“Once Scott’s training catches up with his com­petitiveness, we’ll add another All­American to our lists.” ... head coach Doug Watts

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Bryan BaumgartnerSophomore u Edinboro, PA u General McLane High School

Suffered some bad luckhis freshman year whichkept his team impactlow ... Illness after illnesseventually resulted intonsillectomy and red­shirt track season lastspring ... came in 47th atfirst PSACChampionships ... pos­

sesses strength and a speed­type runner whoneeds to solidify mileage to reach potential …could develop into an excellent competitor inthe steeplechase steeplechase ... High School:Competed in cross country, track & field and bas­ketball at General McLane High School ... was atwo­time PIAA medalist in cross country finishingfourth as a senior and 25th as a junior ... also astate medalist in track & field with a third placefinish in 3200 meter run ... holds school record inthat event ... Personal: Born July 24, 1990 ...son of Linda and Bruce Baumgartner ...Journalism/Communications major with a minor inComputer Science ... has a 3.50 GPA ... father is Director of Athletics and four­time Olympic medalist asa heavyweight wrestler ... has two brothers.

“I have a strong desire to be a contributing factor in Championship races.” ... Bryan Baumgartner

Bart EckelSophomore u Pittsburgh, PA u Mt. Lebanon High School

A runner who gives his all in every practice and competition ... has demon­strated usual freshman cross country tendencies as he ran OK early in theseason, but plummeted badly by season’s end – redshirted track andslowed by summer knee problems that will force him to redshirt in crosscountry in 2010 ... came in 41st at PSAC Championships last year ... HighSchool: Competed for head coach Mike Agostinella at Mt. Lebanon HighSchool ... finished 41st at PIAA cross country state championships and wasninth in the WPIAL Championships ... Personal: Born April 20, 1990 ... sonof Sonia and Kevin Eckel ... Criminal Justice major ... has three brothers ...brother Daniel competed in swimming at Princeton.

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Sean NadererSophomore u Eastlake, OH u Eastlake North High School

A smooth, efficient runner who looks to show great improvement this timearound ... will be a definite factor in Edinboro’s top five this year ... enjoyedsolid freshman campaign, finishing 26th at the PSAC Championships ... was39th at the Atlantic Regional and 126th at Nationals ... had impressive debutwith eighth place finish at Daniel Walker Invitational and also came in 49th atIona Meet of Champions ... High School: A four­year starter in both crosscountry and track & field at Eastlake North High School ... was a four­time all­conference runner who won the district championship in 2007 ... holds schoolrecord for 5,000­meters ... Personal: Born June 12, 1990 ... son of Kim andJerry Naderer ... Medical Technology major ... has three brothers.

“I have worked hard this summer to improve my ability to sustain hard running effort for fivemiles.” ... Sean Naderer

Dustin ThomasSophomore u Broadview Heights, OH u North Royalton High School

Considered by headcoach Doug Watts as per­haps the most consistentand competitive truefreshman he has evercoached ... had only one“bad” race last fall, theNCAA Division IIChampionships ... earnedAll­PSAC honors after fin­

ishing 14th .... came in 19th at the Atlantic Regionaland was 112th at the NCAA’s ... ran low 31­minute10K in early track ... hard worker and true disciplineis matched by his ROTC commitment ... earnedUSTFCCCA All­Academic honors in cross country ...High School: Became the first male athlete inNorth Royalton High School history to earn 12 let­ters after earning four in cross country, four intrack & field and four in swimming ... an all­confer­ence performer in cross country all four years andearned All­Ohio honors as a junior and senior ...was the 2009 district cross country champion ...also earned all­conference honors in track & field three times and swimming three times ... Personal:Born September 5, 1990 ... son of Barb and Dave Thomas ... Health & Physical Education major with a3.95 GPA ... has two brothers and a sister ... sister Desiree’ was a swimmer at Edinboro.

“This is the kid I want beside me in a fight” ... head coach Doug Watts

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Daniel BlackmanFreshman (r) u Towanda, PA u Towanda High School

Returns to camp in 2010 with 100­mile summer training week guaranteedto result in a much more competitive profile ... High School: Three­timePIAA state qualifier for Towanda High School ... won the District 4 champi­onship ... also earned all­region honors three times ... also a standout in swim­ming who was a two­time Tom Larnard Memorial Award recipient ...Personal: Born October 3, 1990 ... son of Tracy Blackman ... Pre­medicine(Biology) major with a 3.77 GPA ... has two brothers and two sisters.

“I really respect how much this young man has chosen to try and improve hisrunning abilities.” ... Doug Watts

Jordan RooseFreshman (r) u Spencerport, NY u Brockport High School

Redshirted in cross country last fall but had a solid track & field campaignwhile specializing in the 3,000­meter steeplechase ... ran low 9:20 steeple­chase last spring and qualified and ran at the USATF Junior Nationals, fin­ishing 19th ... was tenth in the event at last spring’s PSAC Championships... won the steeplechase at the Sparky Adams Invitational, qualifying forthe Junior Nationals in the process ... was also second at the UNF SpringBreak Open ... took third in the 1,500­meter run at the UB Open ... will be agood addition to the 2010 cross country team ... High School: Coachedby former Edinboro All­Americans Audra and Scott Knapp at BrockportHigh School ... was a two­time All­Greater Rochester and three­time all­con­

ference selection ... also earned all­conference honors in track & field ... Personal: Born March 4,1991 ... son of Mary and James Roose ... Biology major with a 3.20 GPA ... has two sisters and a brother.

“I know I’m not near my maximum performance yet, but I’m confident I will help the team get toNationals this fall.” ... Jordan Roose

Dylan StevensFreshman (r) u East Springfield, PA u Bandera(TX) High School

An untested cross country transplant from Texas ... redshirted in crosscountry last year when he was unprepared for college mileage ... compet­ed in only a few races before he was sidelined with an inflamed Achillestendon ... has shown promise as a mid­distance runner ... High School:Competed for head coach Steve Goleman at Bandera(TX) High School ...earned all­district honors in cross country as a junior and senior ... was the dis­trict champion in the 800­meter run as a senior in 2008 ... finished second inthe mile at the District 3A Regional Championships ... helped the Bulldogs tothe District 25 AAA title in track ... three­time regional qualifier in track & field

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... also competed one year in soccer ... Personal: Born July 9, 1990 ... son of Yvonne Kamppi andMichael Stevens ... Health & Physical Education ­­ Sports Administration major ... has three sisters and abrother.

“This guy could be really good if we can get him the time to grow into our level of competition.” ... headcoach Doug Watts

Michael ThielmanFreshman (r) u Williamsville, NY u Williamsville North High School

Head coach Doug Watts is hopeful he develops quicker than anticipatedfor the team’s sake ... a dedicated and serious team member ... HighSchool: Was a two­time New York state qualifier while competing atWilliamsville North High School ... also qualified for the 2009 indoor statetrcak & field championships in the 3200­meter run ... Personal: BornAugust 15, 1990 ... son of Carol and Michael Thielman ... History major with a3.30 GPA ... has two sisters.

“I know I’m pretty quiet, but running well for the team would make a loudstatement for me.” ... Michael Thielman

Owen VeneskyFreshman (r) u Cabot, PA u Knoch High School

Developing distance runner who will compete for team spot this year ...possesses strong distance abilities that need strength development forfaster­paced college competition ... finished third in the mixed 10,000­meterrun at the Slippery Rock Invitational this spring ... High School: Formerrunner at Knoch High School where he owns the second­best time in schoolhistory in the 3,200­meter run and ninth in 1,600­meter run ... Personal:Born April 25, 1991 ... son of Heather and Michael Venesky ... Art Educationmajor with a 3.95 GPA ... has one brother and one sister.

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Alex BeardsleyFreshman u North East, PA u North East High School

Son of Edinboro 1982 NCAA Division II cross country champion GregBeardsley, who still holds NCAA record for largest victory spread over sec­ond place ... very young physiologically, but an excellent competitor ... willneed at least a season to grow into college potential ... two­time placeinnerat PIAA cross country state championships ... High School: Competed incross country and track & field for head coach Ted Miller at North East HighSchool ... was named the Erie Times News Cross Country Runner of the Yearas a senior after finishing third at PIAA State Championships, helping theGrapepickers finish eighth as a team ... came in second at PIAA District 10Championship, losing by three seconds despite being ill ... North East won

District 10 title ... was the Region 4 Runner of the Year and earned all­region and All­District 10 honors ...in track & field was the 2010 PIAA state champion in the 3,200­meter run ... was again named the ErieTimes News Runner of the Year and was the District 4 Athlete of the Year ... earned All­District 10 andall­region honors as a junior in cross country, placing fifth at the 2009 PIAA State ChampionshipsasNorth East finished third in Class AA ... took fourth place at District 10 meet ... earned second teamall­region honors in 3,200­meter run as a junior ... Personal: Born June 17, 1992 ... son of Susan andGreg ... undeclared major ... has one brother and one sister ... father was a five­time All­American atEdinboro who won the 1982 NCAA Division II cross country national championship and is a member ofthe Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame.

“I grew up in the Edinboro cross country tradition – really there was no other school I could have beeninterested in.” ... Alex Beardsley

Bryan DeibelFreshman u Albion, NY u Albion High School

A pleasant surprise who has demonstrated early season success thatexceeds his expected freshman performance ... made a huge improve­ment from his junior to senior years in high school ... High School: Wascoached by former Edinboro runner Mark Hyrvniak at Albion High School ...was 2009 Section 6 Class B cross country champion ... also an all­league per­former ... won the 1600 and 3200 meter run championships as a senior intrack & field ... earned first team All­Western New York accolades in crosscountry ... also competed in swimming ... Personal: Born February 20, 1992... son of Michelle and Daniel Deibel ... Communications Broadcast Journalismmajor ... has one brother.

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Matt LinkFreshman u Avon Lake, OH u Avon Lake High School

Young runner who must work on his training his first season ... HighSchool: Was coached by Rob Juergens in cross country at Avon Lake HighSchool ... holds school record for the 5K in cross country and helped setschool records in the 4X800 and 4X1600 relays ... won conference championas a senior and a three­time all­conference choice ... Personal: Born August13, 1991 ... son of Sarah and Mark Link ... Education major ... has one sister.

Tim McConnellFreshman u Hudson, OH u Hudson High School

An All­Ohio recruit from successful Hudson High School running program... chose Edinboro for the balance of national­level running and outstand­ing art education ... High School: Earned All­Ohio honors as a senior afterfinishing 16th at the state championships for Hudson High School ...Exployers finished seventh as a team after winning district and regionalchampionships ... also an all­conference selection in cross country ...Personal: Born June 3, 1992 ... son of Sue and Neil McConnell ... AppliedMedia Arts major ... has one brother.

Evan MillerFreshman u New Castle, PA u Laurel High School

A quality speed recruit who will be tested early in cross country ... wonPIAA 800­meter title in the spring of 2010 as well as earning cross countrystate meet honors the previous fall ... High School: Ran cross countryfor head coach Greg Schmitt at Laurel High School ... a four­year PIAA statequalifier in cross country was the 2010 District 7 champion and finished sev­enth at the PIAA State Championships ... was a two­year state qualifier intrack & field who holds school records in the 800, 1600 and 3200 ... was the2010 WPIAL champions and set WPIAL record ... went on to win PIAA statechampionship in 800 ... was named the 2010 Lawrence County Athlete of theYear ... Personal: Born March 9, 1992 ... son of Leigh Ann and Gary Miller ...

Health & Physical Education ­­ Human Performance major ... has one sister.

“I know I’m not going to impact the cross country roster much my first year, but I’m really excited tobe surrounded by such a large group of good runners.” ... Evan Miller

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Tina YiSenior u Beijing, China

Former transfer from China’s Teachers Physical Education University whobegins her third year of running in the United States ... has been disappointednot to earn an All­American award yet ... came close this spring in track &field, as she broke 35:00 in the 10K last spring, but suffered cramps atNationals that brought her to a walk in the national race ... in her secondappearance at Nationals ended up finishing 18th in the 10,000­meter run afterbeing seeded second ... had earned All­PSAC honors with a second placeshowing in the event ... also finished second in the 3,000­meter run in thePSAC Championships ... turned in a strong showing at the Penn Relays withan NCAA provisional time ... placed second in the 10,000­meter run at the

Raleigh Relays ... had a strong cross country season a year ago, earning All­PSAC and All­AtlanticRegion honors for the second time ... came in fifth at the PSAC’s and was seventh in the regional race... unfortunately just missed out on a return trip to the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships... came in first at the Paul Short Invitational brown division race, and also won the Daniel WalkerInvitational with a course­record time ... placed eighth at the Iona Meet of Champions ... also had astrong indoor track season, taking third in the 5,000­meter run to earn All­PSAC honors and takingfifth in the 3,000­meter run ... in her first year as a Fighting Scot came in fourth at the PSAC’s and alsowas fourth at the regional to earn a trip Nationals ... fell seven seconds shy of earning All­Americanhonors, coming in 36th ... won the Wooster Relays, came in third at the Paul Short Invitational and waseighth at the Midwest Open ... her first track campaign saw her win the PSAC championship in the10,000­meter run, then go on to finish tenth in both the 5,000 and 10,000­meter runs at Nationals ...was also tenth in the 10,000­meter run at the Penn Relays ... Personal: Born April 4, 1982 ... daughterof Xiuzhu Jiang and Fu cong Yi ... Health & Physical Education major.

“I do not plan to let my team or my coach down this year.” ... Tina Yi

Danielle CerroniJunior u Sharon, PA uSharon High School

Saw huge improvementfrom her freshman tosophomore year, runningher 2010 10K at a fasterpace than her highschool P.R ... not blessedwith leg speed, she mustdepend on sustaineddrive to have a chance atAll­American level perfor­

mance in her last two years of college competi­tion ... possesses excellent marathon potential ...earned All­PSAC and All­Atlantic Region honorsfor first time as a sophomore, making huge

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improvement in both races ... finished eighth at PSAC Championships after coming in 83rd as afreshman, and was 13th at the Atlantic Regional, up from 71st as a freshman ... came in 15th at theIona Meet of Champions and was 20th at Paul Short Invitational brown division race ... got seasonoff to strong start with a third place showing at the Daniel Walker Invitational ... in track & field,finished third in the 1500­meter run at the Bison Outdoor Classic and was 19th in the 5,000­meterrun at the Raleigh Relays ... a USTFCCCA All­Academic selection in both cross country and track &field ... High School: Ran for coach Alan Hough at Sharon High School, where she was the 2005Region I champion ... a four­year starter in cross country and track and started three years in swim­ming, earning 11 total letters ... Personal: Born April 23, 1990 ... daughter of Dorothy and DanielCerroni ... Journalism major with a 3.70 GPA ... has one brother and one sister.

“I never thought I could run so fast. Now I can’t wait to run even faster.” ... Danielle Cerroni

Emily Rose HamiltonJunior u Ulysses, PA u Northern Potter High School

In third year with program and a runner who continues to develop and pro­vide depth ... was 129th at PSAC’s a year ago and was 131st at AtlanticRegional, but was Edinboro’s third finisher ... High School: Competed incross country and track & field at Northern Potter High School, earning atotal of seven letters ... Personal: Born March 3, 1990 ... daughter ofCeleste and Roland Hamilton ... Fine Art/Crafts ­­ Ceramics major with a minorin Painting ... has a 3.10 GPA ... has three brothers.

Hilary WeismillerSophomore (r) u McKean, PA u General McLane HighSchool

A local recruit from nearby General McLane High School who enjoyed a solidfreshman year but redshirted last year ... her 2010 could be hampered bysummer internship in downtown Baltimore, MD, which limited summertraining ... as a freshman fell one spot shy of earning All­PSAC honors with a21st place finish, then came in 26th at the East Regional ... finished 19th at thePaul Short Invitational and was second at the Wooster Invitational ... fresh­man track campaign was halted early due to a strress fracture ... won twoevents at the Baldwin­Wallace Invitational indoor track meet this past winter,winning the 1,000­meter run and the one­mile run ... High School:Competed for coach John Guzik at General McLane High School ... in addition

to running cross country also competed in track and swam for a year ... a four­time state qualifier incross country ... in track, was a state qualifier in 1600 and 4X800 relay ... Personal: Born May 29,1990 ... daughter of Mary and Robert Weismiller ... Medical Technology major with a 3.65 GPA... fatherplayed professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization after playing at Mercyhurst, whilemother played volleyball at Mercyhurst ... sister Heather was a standout for the Edinboro women’ssoccer team ... has two sisters.

“We’ll go slow with Hilary through mid­October and hope she can blossom late in the season.” ...Doug Watts.

Alex BrasingtonSophomore u Troy, PA u Upper Dublin High School

Unique addition to the team a year ago since she had no competitive highschool experience ... a raw runner from that fact who head coach DougWatts continues to work with ... had excellent open meet credentials ... camein sixth in 3,000­meter run at Slippery Rock Invitational this spring duringtrack season ... High School: Earned one letter in cross country at UpperDublin High School ... Personal: Born July 23, 1990 ... daughter of Sally joShirk and William Brasington ... Physics/Engineering major with a 3.84 GPA ...has one sister.

Brittany KaltenbaughSophomore u Waterford, PA u Fort LeBoeuf High School

Transfer from Westminster College who will impact immediately team’s topthree runners ... so far has displayed all the ingredients to make her anend­of­season high scorer ... At Westminster: Was named cross countryMVP as a freshman ... set school records in 3000 and 6K ... finished fourth atPresidents’ Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships to earn firstteam All­PAC honors ... went on to finish 42nd at regional championships ...High School: ran for coach Kelli Proctor in cross country at Fort LeBoeufHigh School, along with track & field coach Dawn Andrews ... set schoolrecords in 1600 and 3200­meter runs along with 4X800­meter relay ... finishedfourth at PIAA State Championships in 3200­meter run in track and was 20th

in cross country championships ... earned all­district and all­region honors ... Personal: Born May 7,1991 ... daughter of Rhonda and Christian Kaltenbaugh ... Psychology major ... has one brother and onesister.

“I really like the potential of this young woman. She has a good cardiovascular system, great desire,motivation and willingness to work – and the ability to put up with my sense of humor.” ... Doug Watts

Hannah KucewiczSophomore u Edinboro, PA u Union City High School

Expected to show definite cross country improvement following her seri­ous summer of 2010 training ... possesses good leg speed as displayed byher sub 2:20 800 time during the track season ... has shown leadershipqualities despite being so young ... placed 71st at PSAC Championships andimproved to 57th at the Atlantic Regional ... during the track season tooksecond place in the 1500­meter run at the UNF Spring Break Classic, andwas third in the 800­meter run at the LHU Elliston Invitational and third inthe same event at the UB Open ... placed third in the 400 and 800­meterruns at the Slippery Rock Invitational ... in indoor track, came in fifth in the800­meter run at the 2010 PSAC Indoor Track Championships ... High

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School: Competed at nearby Union City High School where she was a four­time state qualifier incross country and a three­time qualifier in track & field ... team won region championship in crosscountry all four years ... team won District 10 championship in 2007 and was second other three years... was the 2008 District 10 champion in the 800­meter run ... helped the Bears to the 2008 District 10championship ... was a first team all­region choice in 2005, ‘06 and ‘07 and second team in 2008 ...Personal: Born January 20, 1990 ... daughter of Dannette and David Naugle ... Health & Physicaleducation ­­ Teacher Certification major with a 3.56 GPA ... has four brothers and two sisters ... husbandJonathan is a member of the Edinboro track & field team.

“I am very much committed to cross country success.” ... Hannah Kucewicz

Lauren ScarupaSophomore u Lockport, NY u Starpoint High School

Another of the young runners who look to make a step up this season ... arunner who showed marked improvement as a senior in high school to catchcoach Doug Watts’ eye ... finished 87th at her first PSAC championships andwas 126th at the Atlantic Regional ... in first collegiate event finished 13th atDaniel Walker Invitational ... High School: Earned four letters in track andthree in cross country at Starpoint High School ... was a fifth all­state per­former and earned first team all­region accolades ... Personal: Born July28, 1991 ... daughter of Barbara and Craig Scarupa ... Environmental Sciencemajor ... has one brother and one sister.

Stephanie SmigieraSophomore u West Seneca, NY u West Seneca East High School

Young runner new to cross country who enjoyed solid track & field campaignas a freshman ... finished tenth in the heptathlon at the PSAC Championships... won the long jump at the Wooster Invitational and was third in the 100­meter hurdles at the UB Open ... took fifth in the same event at LHU EllistonInvitational ... High School: Competed at West Seneca East High Schoolwhere she was a member of the track & field team and also played soccer ...helped Trojans to 2007 ECIC championship ... was a 2009 first team All­ECICselection ... was named the school’s 2009 Athlete of the Year ... Personal:Born May 7, 1991 ... daughter of Sylvia and Kevin Smigiera ... Health & PhysicalEducation ­­ Human Performance major with a 3.72 GPA ... has one brother

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Cheryl SvetzSophomore u Clymer, NY u Clymer Central High School

Sophomore who shouldbe better prepared in2010 than she was forcollege competition herfreshman year ... cameinto Edinboro a year agoas a runner who enjoyedgreat high school suc­cess early on and waslooking to regain that

form ... coaching staff felt she had the ability todevelop quickly into a solid regional performer... came in 52nd at the PSAC Championshisp andthen was 54th in the Atlantic Regional ... placed14th in her first collegiate c0mpetition, theDaniel Walker Invitational ... top showing intrack season came at the LHU EllistonInvitational, a second place finish in the 1,500­meter run ... High School: Former standout atClymer Central High School where she was a four­year starter in track and two­year starter in crosscountry, along with one year in volleyball ...Personal: Born August 26, 1991 ... daughter ofBecky and Tom Svetz ... Criminal Justice major ... has three brothers.

Elizabeth BudzinskiFreshman u Depew, NY u Depew High School

Her success in high school at middle distance predicated by almost totallack of distance training ... head coach Doug Watts is curious to see howEdinboro’s mileage­based training impacts her abilities ... High School:A four­year letterwinner in indoor and outdoor track & field at Depew HighSchool, along with a letter in cross country as a senior and soccer as a junior ...the Wildcats won division title in outdoor track in 2008 and ‘09 ... Personal:Born November 25, 1991 ... daughter of Patricia and James Budzinski ...Nursing major ... has five brothers and a sister.

“This one definitely needs a year with us, but I know she has the heart andgate to be a very good college runner.” ... Doug Watts

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Monica CiarnielloFreshman u Lowellville, OH u Lowellville High School

A good high school performer who must run well in college for Edinboroto have a chance in championship races ... very intelligent student­athletewho was valedictorian of her class at Loweelville High School ... HighSchool: A four­year starter in cross country and track & field at LowellvilleHigh School ... four­time Ohio state qualifier in cross country and three­time intrack ... earned fourth place finish at state championships in 5K and 3,200­meter run, and was fifth in the 1,600­meter run ... hold numerous schoolrecords, including 1,600, 3,200 and 5K ... Personal: Born October 9, 1991 ...daughter of Denise Cuscino and Ernest Ciarniello ... Secondary Education ­­Math major ... has one brother.

“I knew what Edinboro was all about from attending the Ohio high school cross country champi­onships for two years. I only hope I can live up to the team’s expectations.” ... Monica Ciarniello.

Allison GibbensFreshman u Erie, PA u Seneca High School

A runner who enjoyed much success in high school in 400 and 800­meterevents and head coach Doug Watts predicts same for college running ... crosscountry can enhance her cardiovascular abilities to solidify track mid­distanceevents ... High School: A four­year starter in cross country and track & fieldat Seneca High School ... won the 400­meter PIAA District 10 Class AA champi­onship as a junior and senior and finished second in 200­meters as senior ...went on to finish seventh at PIAA Class AA State Championships in 400­meters as a senior ... also qualified for the state championships in 1600 and3200­meter relays, with foursome finishing seventh in the 3200­meter relay ...in cross country, placed 12th at 2009 District 10 Class AA championships to

qualify for state championship meet, where she finished 33rd ... Personal: Born October 16, 1991 ...daughter of Melanie and Gordon Gibbens ... undeclared major ... has two brothers ... mother played vol­leyball at Thiel and brother Steven competes in cross country and track at Penn State­Behrend.

Lauren McKinneyFreshman u Cranberry Township, PA u Seneca Valley High School

Freshman who will hopefully grow into a runner of the Edinboro tradition... High School: Ran for coach Jim Nagle at Seneca Valley High School ...earned a total of seven letters in indoor and outdoor track and cross country... ran in the top five in cross country her final three years ... Personal:Born April 13, 1992 ... daughter of Annette and Christopher McKinney ...Criminal Justice major ... has two brothers and a sister.

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2010 Women’s Cross Country RosterName Yr. Hometown/High SchoolAlex Brasington So. Troy, PA/Upper DublinElizabeth Budzinski Fr. Depew, NY/DepewDanielle Cerroni Jr. Sharon, PA/SharonMonica Ciarniello Fr. Lowellville, OH/LowellvilleAllison Gibbens Fr. Erie, PA/SenecaEmily Rose Hamilton Jr. Ulysses, PA/Northern PotterBrittany Kaltenbaugh So. Waterford, PA/Fort LeBoeuf/WestminsterHannah Kucewicz So. Edinboro, PA/Union CityLauren McKinney Fr. Cranberry Township, PA/Seneca ValleyLauren Scarupa So. Lockport, NY/LockportStephanie Smigiera So. West Seneca, NY/West Seneca EastCheryl Svetz So. Clymer, NY/Clymer CentralHilary Weismiller So.­r McKean, PA/General McLaneTina Yi Sr. Beijing, China

Head Coach: Doug WattsAssistant Coach: Julie Nemergut Yurcich

2010 Men’s Cross Country RosterName Yr. Hometown/High SchoolScott Anderson So. West Falls, NY/East AuroraBryan Baumgartner So. Edinboro, PA/General McLane Alex Beardsley Fr. North East, PA/North EastDaniel Blackman Fr.­r Towanda, NY/Towanda AreaBryan Deibel Fr. Albion, NY/AlbionBart Eckel So. Pittsburgh, PA/Mt. LebanonBen Hahn Sr. Smethport, PA/Smethport AreaJake Krolick Jr. Arcade, NY/Pioneer CentralMatt Link Fr. Avon Lake, OH/Avon LakeTim McConnell Fr. Hudson, OH/HudsonEvan Miller Fr. New Castle, PA/LaurelSean Naderer So. Eastlake, OH/Eastlake NorthJordan Roose Fr.­r Spencerport, NY/BrockportDylan Stevens Fr.­r East Springfield, PA/Bandera(TX)Michael Thielman Fr.­r Williamsville, NY/Williamsville NorthDustin Thomas So. Broadview Hights, OH/North RoyaltonOwen Venesky Fr.­r Cabot, PA/KnochGarth Watson Fr. Canton, PA/Canton Area

Head Coach: Doug WattsAssistant Coach: Julie Nemergut Yurcich

DATE OPPONENT TOP PERFORMERSSeptember

5 at Daniel Walker Invitational WOMEN: 2nd/7 teams Tina Yi (2nd, 18:48:83)hosted by Buffalo State Danielle Cerroni (3rd, 19:15:36)

MEN: 1st/7 teams Josh Arthur (1st, 26:21:43) Chris Lantinen (3rd, 26:39:43)Ben Hahn (4th, 26:44:42)Dustin Thomas (6th, 26:55:10)

19 at 15th Annual Br. John WOMEN: 12th/21 teams Tina Yi (8th, 23:18.62)“Paddy” DoyleMeet of Champions Danielle Cerroni (15th, 23:33.40)hosted by Iona MEN: 8th/23 teams Ben Hahn (8th, 25:48.13)

Sean Naderer (49th, 26:45.21)Chris Lantinen (50th, 26:45.51)

26 EDINBORO RAG RELAYS WOMEN: 1st/2 teams Tina Yi (1st, 15:39)MEN: 1st/2 teams Ben Hahn (1st, 17:42)

October2 at Paul Short Invitational WOMEN: 17th/42 teams Tina Yi (1st, 21:05)

hosted by Lehigh Danielle Cerroni (20th, 22:12)MEN: 18th/39 teams Ben Hahn (48th, 24:34)

Ben Hahn (32nd, 24:49.00) 21 at Woosters Relays WOMEN: 1st/3 teams Tina Yi (1st, 19:13)

Danielle Cerroni (2nd, 19:30) Cheryl Svetz (3rd, 20:17)

MEN: 1st/3 teams Dustin Thomas (1st, 21:03)Scott Anderson (2nd, 21:24)Jake Krolick (3rd, 21:58)Chris Lantinen (4th, 20:52)

31 at PSAC Championships WOMEN: 8th/16 teams Tina Yi (5th, 22:16.9)at Edinboro, PA Danielle Cerroni (8th, 22:59.4)

MEN: 2nd/14 teams Chris Lantinen (4th, 26:39.4)Ben Hahn (7th, 26:44.8)Scott Anderson (13th, 26:58.5)Dustin Thomas (14th, 27:00.4)Barry McLaughlin (15th, 27:03.0)

November7 at NCAA East Regional WOMEN: 8th/22 teams Tina Yi (7th, 21:11)

Championships at Mansfield, PA Danielle Cerroni (13th, 22:07) MEN: 2nd/21 teams Ben Hahn (1st, 31:02)

Chris Lantinen (7th, 31:54) Scott Anderson (11th, 32:08)

21 at NCAA Division II MEN: 12th/24 teams Ben Hahn (66th, 33:02.1) National Championships Chris Lantinen (70th, 33:07.9) at Evansville, IN Scott Anderson (78th, 3:17.9)

Barry McLaughlin (89th, 33:33.5)WOMEN did not qualify

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Dave Antognoli -- 1971 National ChampionDavid Antognoli was head coach Doug Watts' first

recruit back in 1969. Antognoli is, according to Watts,the reason Edinboro became creditable on the nation­al level, and helped lay the foundation for the success­ful program that exists today. The recruiting classes of1972­73 followed in the footsteps of Antognoli and ledto Edinboro's six national team titles.

Antognoli won a multitude of individual titles,including three national titles, and many All­Americancertificates in cross country and track. He was award­ed the Sox Harrison Award as the top male senior ath­lete in 1973 after winning the cross country champi­onship in 1971, the NAIA 10,000 meters title in 1972, andthe USTFF national championship in the six mile event.He also was the top collegiate finisher in the 1972Olympic Trials.

Greg Beardsley -- 1982 National ChampionIn 1982, in a brutal combination of calf­deep snow,

20­degree temperatures, and a chilling wind, the crowdat the finish line of the 1982 NCAA Division II champi­onships in St. Cloud, Minnesota was barely able tomake out the faint outline of Greg Beardsley, whocrossed the finish line in a record 60.9 seconds beforethe rest of the field to win the national championship.Beardsley recalls his experiences as “great, but verycold!”

Beardsley won the Sox Harrison Award as the topmale senior athlete in April 1983 and was multiple U.S.Olympic Trials scorer.

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Martin Lyons -- 1991 National ChampionMartin Lyons was attracted to Edinboro due to the

strength and reputation of the Running Scots program.The Melbourne, Australia native had no trouble adapt­ing to his move across the globe, winning the 1991 NCAADivision II individual cross country title as a freshman.

Though he came to the United States with little crosscountry experience, coach Doug Watts expected All­American honors from the Aussie on the merit of histrack credentials. Lyons would go on to claim crosscountry All­American honors in each of his four seasonsat Edinboro. Only two other runners have accom­plished this feat since.

An eight­time All­American in cross country andtrack, Lyons was the NCAA East Regional record­holderin cross country, and also hold the school record in themarathon with a time of 2:21:35, set back in 1995.

Yi Min Wu -- 1998 National ChampionYi Min Wu became Edinboro’s fourth national cham­

pion after he won the 1998 national meet by a 10­secondmargin with a time of 31:06.60. Wu did not lose a racethroughout his freshman season.

A six­time All­American in cross country and track,Wu was recognized as both the PSAC and NCAA EastRegional ‘Runner of the Year’ in 1998 an ‘99. He was the1999 national track and field runner­up in the 10,000meters in addition to winning the PSAC 10,000 meterchampionship. Wu earned his second All­American cer­tificate in track by also placing sixth in the 5,000 meterrun as a freshman. Wu is one of three runners to earnAll­American honors four times in cross country.

Finally, Wu was named the PSAC Rookie of the Yearin track and field as a freshman.

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Marty Lyons

Marty Lyons

Yi Min Wu

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FIGHTING SCOT MEN’S

ALL-AMERICANSFOUR-TIME ALL-AMERICANS

Martin Lyons 1991­94Yi Min Wu 1998­01THREE-TIME ALL-AMERICANSDave Antognoli 1970­72Kevin Foley 1974­76Luil Graham 1984­86Carl Leonard 1992­94Gennaro Manocchio 1985­87Chris Rauber 1988­90TWO-TIME ALL-AMERICANS

Jeff Barker 1997, 2000Greg Beardsley 1981­82Ryan Coon 2003­04Tim Dunthorne 1986­87Pete Fixler 1993­94Jeff Foster 1975­76Brian Jordan 1978­79Scott Kovacevic 1997­98Mike Platt 1986­87Michael Renninger 1988­89Uriel Rivera 1989­90Harvey Sipel 1988, ‘90Henry Winger 1975­76

Gennaro Manocchio

Luil Graham

Carl Leonard

Mike Renninger

MenJim Ansberry ............................2004Dave Antognoli ..............1970­71­72Josh Arthur ..............................2007Dalvin Baehler ..........................1975Jeff Barker......................1997, 2000Greg Beardsley ....................1981­82 Scott Burns ..............................1986Ryan Coon......................2003, 2004Clayton Clews............................1992Tim Dunthorne ..................1986­87Pete Fixler............................1993­94Kevin Foley......................1974­75­76Jeff Foster ............................1975­76Luil Graham....................1984­85­86Brian Jordan ........................1978­79Ben Hahn..................................2008Scott Knapp..............................1990Scott Kovacevic ..................1997­98Travis Kuhl ................................1997Carl Leonard ..................1992­93­94Martin Lyons..............1991­92­93­94William Maloney ......................1985Gennaro Manocchio ....1985­86­87Brian Matthews........................1990Mark Muggleton ......................1976Dave Niemira............................2006Steve Owens ............................1997Mike Platt ............................1986­87Chris Rauber ..................1988­89­90Michael Renninger ............1988­89Uriel Rivera..........................1989­90Steve Repko..............................1982Dennis Rice................................1982Aaron Rowe ............................2000Harvey Sipel....................1988, 1990Michael Tonkin ........................1988Lance White ..............................1981Henry Winger ......................1975­76Yi Min Wu..............1998­99­2000­01

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Aaron Rowe

Kevin Foley

Pete Fixler

Jeff Foster

Ryan Coon

Harvey Sipel

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Women’s All-AmericansWomen’s All-AmericansEdinboro Cross Country 2010Edinboro Cross Country 2010

WomenGabriela Hnilkova ................1998­99Rachael Lanzel ..........2004,2006­07Carrie McKeon ..........1997­98, 2000Audra Naujokas ........................1990Julie Nemergut ........................2004 Amy Perry ......................1996­97­98Lisa Petsche ......1997, 1999­2000­01Roberta Raskowski....................1991Teresa Skello..............................1988Colleen Snyder ..........................1985Deb Springer..............................1992Sandra Sweet ......................1996­97Donna Thibert ................1989, 1992Heather Wilmoth ....................2004 Kerrie Yenchak ..........................1985

Carrie McKeon, Lisa Petsche and Amy Perry (l­r) earned All­American honors at 1997 National Championships.

FIGHTING SCOT WOMEN’S

ALL-AMERICANSFOUR-TIME ALL-AMERICANSLisa Petsche 1997, 1999­01THREE-TIME ALL-AMERICANSCarrie McKeon 1997­98, ‘00Amy Perry 1996­98Rachael Lanzel 2004, ‘06­07TWO-TIME ALL-AMERICANS

Gabriela Hnilkova 1998­99Sandra Sweet 1996­97Donna Thibert 1989, ‘92

Sandra Sweet

Kerrie Yenchak

Gabriela Hnilkova

Lisa Petsche

Rachael Lanzel

Men (Since 1980)

PSAC Regionals NCAA

1980 1st 1st 13th1981 1st 3rd 2nd1982 3rd NA 9th1983 4th 3rd 14th1984 1st 2nd 2nd1985 1st 1st 2nd1986 1st 1st 1st1987 1st 1st 1st1988 1st 1st 1st1989 1st 1st 2nd1990 1st 1st 1st1991 3rd 2nd 9th1992 1st 1st 6th1993 1st 1st 2nd1994 1st 1st 6th1995 1st 1st 13th1996 1st 1st 16th1997 1st 1st 6th1998 1st 1st 4th1999 1st 1st 8th2000 1st 1st 4th2001 1st 1st 8th2002 1st 1st 17th2003 2nd 2nd 20th2004 2nd 2nd 7th2005 2nd 1st 19th2006 2nd 2nd 19th2007 1st 1st 14th2008 1st 2nd 16th2009 2nd 2nd 12th

Women(Since 1988)

PSAC Regionals NCAA

1988 1st 5th DNQ1989 1st 2nd 8th1990 2nd 1st 8th1991 1st 1st 8th1992 1st 1st 5th1993 1st 4th DNQ1994 1st 1st 15th1995 3rd 2nd DNQ1996 2nd 2nd 11th1997 2nd 2nd 4th1998 1st 1st 5th1999 1st 1st 3rd2000 1st 1st 4th2001 1st 1st 7th2002 1st 3rd 13th2003 1st 1st 13th2004 1st 1st 2nd2005 1st 1st 13th2006 1st 2nd 10th2007 3rd 2nd 20th2008 4th 4th DNQ2009 8th 7th DNQ

CROSS COUNTRY IN THE POSTSEASON

NCAA Men’s NationalChampions

1986198719881990

NAIA Men’s NationalChampions

19751976

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"Generally, we attract the middle distance and distance athlete who is seeking a special envi­ronment for running," says head coach Doug Watts about his track and cross country programs atEdinboro University. “A student­athlete should consider Edinboro because of the following rea­sons”:

1. A small school setting, academically oriented, that generally allows for a fuller personal devel­opment in the classroom, athletic and social activities; yet offers a large, diversified choice ofeducational majors and specialties.

2. A TEAM concept in training competition.3. A distance­based training program integrating selected road races as a training supplement.4. Division I schedule of intercollegiate competition.5. A program that allows personal direction and individualism, a proper balance between acade­

mics and athletics... and fun.6. A tradition of excellence and proven success in running within an environment supportive

and respectful of distance runners.

Edinboro’s Cross Country Philosophy

Edinboro All-Time Women's Cross CountryTeam

Name (Yr.) HometownMarianne Eckendorf Foster (’92) Erie, PAGabriela Hnilkova Jenks (’00) Kravare, Czech RepDonna Thibert Matthews (’92) Windsor, ONTCarrie McKeon (’00) Altoona, PAJulie Nemergut (’07) Youngstown, OHAmy Perry Davis (’99) North East, PALisa Petsche Cron (‘02) Dublin, OHColeen Snyder Conboy (’86) Pittsburgh, PASandra Sweet (’99) Erie, PAKerri Yenchak (’89) Corry, PA

Edinboro All-Time Men's Cross Country TeamName (Yr.) HometownDave Antognoli (’73) Cuyahoga Falls, OHGreg Beardsley (‘83) Warren, PAKevin Foley (’77) Columbus, OHLuke Graham (’88) Cochranton, PATravis Kuhl (’97) Croghan, NYMartin Lyons (’94) Melbourne, AustraliaJim Manocchio (’88) Parma, OHMike Platt (’88) Rochester, NYChris Rauber (’91) Pittsburgh, PAYi Min Wu (’02) Tian Jin, China

Carrie McKeon

Chris Rauber

This is Edinboro UniversityThis is Edinboro UniversityEdinboro Cross Country 2010Edinboro Cross Country 2010

Edinboro University is the region’s largestand most comprehensive institution of higher edu­cation.

Under the leadership of President Jeremy D.Brown, who assumed the helm on July 1, 2007,Edinboro adopted the motto, “Great Things HappenHere!” Yet the words represent much more than atagline or catchy phrase. They reflect upon a changingand growing University that strives for excellenceregionally, nationally and globally.

Founded more than 150 years ago by thedescendants of Scottish immigrants, Edinboro’s beau­tiful 585­acre campus is now home to more than 8,700students enrolled in over 100 undergraduate and grad­uate programs of study. Rich in its Scottish tradition,the University’s majors in art, animation, criminal jus­tice, education, and speech language pathology haveearned regional recognition and national accolades.

Situated almost equal distance (about 100miles) from the cultural, entertainment and majorleague sports metropolitan areas of Cleveland,Buffalo and Pittsburgh, Edinboro is less than 20miles south of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth largestcity, and 20 miles north of Meadville, the CrawfordCounty seat.

Edinboro’s Baron­Forness Library has morethan 500,000 bound volumes and 1.4 million micro­form units, along with an online catalog access tonumerous databases and electronic reserves andarchives. The library, the region’s largest, isequipped with a wireless network, commuter labsand is accessible to users with visual impairments.

Edinboro’s physical plant and resources arebeginning to rival the faculty excellence that stu­dents have long found in the classrooms. TheUniversity is drawing more people to campusbecause of its state of the art facilities.

An investment of $200 million is allowing the

University to enhance theEdinboro experience for stu­dents through projects such asthe new suite­style student hous­ing complex known as TheHighlands at EdinboroUniversity. The $5 millionZafirovski Sports & RecreationArena opened in late 2009,meaning athletic teams can holdfull practice sessions duringinclement weather inside theregion’s largest free­standing,air­supported facility. The new $5million Human Services Building

will be ready for classes in January 2011 and the $23million expansion and renovation of the Cooper Hallscience building is underway.

In addition to the five­acre Mallory Lake andample pastoral and wooded areas, there are morethan 40 other buildings on the spacious Edinborocampus, including residence halls with private orshared rooms, co­ed housing, honors housing andliving­learning floors for academic and special inter­est student groups. Van Houten Dining Hall offers avariety of student meal plans, and Skipjack’s fastfood emporium is perfect for an energy­booster atany time.

Edinboro’s School of Graduate Studies andResearch, with it’s technology­based computer­assisted distance learning, now offers the region’sfastest growing academic programs.

Edinboro University in Erie – The PorrecoCenter, is a beautiful 27­acre campus that includesclassrooms, computer laboratory and a unique facili­ty for hosting small conferences, business meetingsand special events. Edinboro University in Meadvilleis located in the city’s historic Bessemer Building. AllEdinboro University facilities are connected by freeEMTA bus service. In fact, in this new era of highfuel costs, students, faculty and staff can ride freeanywhere EMTA bus service is offered!

So you can see that Edinboro University ofPennsylvania, home of the Fighting Scots NCAA ath­letic teams and first­class athletic venues, offers thecomplete collegiate experience for undergraduateand graduate students.

What’s more, Edinboro’s faculty and staff of800 individuals working as a single team to supportour students’ higher education aspirations, under­score our new motto. It’s true! Great things do hap­pen here!

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2010 Edinboro University Schedule2010 Edinboro University ScheduleDay & Date Opponent SiteSaturday, September 4 at Buffalo State Invitational Buffalo, NYFriday, September 17 at Spartan Invitational East Lansing, MISaturday, September 25 EDINBORO RAG RELAYS Edinboro, PASaturday, October 2 at Louisville Classic Louisville, KYFriday, October 22 at Wooster Fighting Scots Festival Wooster, OHSaturday, November 6 at PSAC Championships California, PASaturday, November 20 at NCAA Division II Cary, NC

Atlantic Regional hosted by St. Augustine’s Saturday, December 4 at NCAA Division II Louisville, KY

National Championships

HEAD COACH: Doug Watts