Men's Cross Country News

Saints Sweep Annual Liberty League Awards

jkenisto — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:09:18 -0500

John Johnston '12 is the Liberty League's Runner of the Year for the 2nd straight season.

Dec. 1: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team swept the 2011 annual Liberty League awards, with senior John Johnston earning Runner of the Year, Scott Smolensky winning Rookie of the Year, and John Newman and Kate Curran being named Coaching Staff of the Year.

Johnston and Kiplagat are All-Americans as Saints Finish Eighth

jkenisto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:54:33 -0500

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team finished in eighth place overall at the 2011 NCAA Championships on Saturday in Winneconne, WI. Seniors John Johnston and Steve Kiplagat finished in third and 12th place overall, respectively, earning All-America honors.

Watch NCAA Championship Races Live!

jkenisto — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:35:26 -0500

Watch the Saints race at the NCAA Championships LIVE!

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams will compete in the 2011 NCAA Championship races today, and fans can watch the races live from Winneconne, WI.

Saints Win Atlantic Regional, Earn NCAA Championship Berth

jkenisto — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:13:37 -0500

The #11 Saints won the 2011 Atlantic Regional Championship on Saturday.

Nov. 12: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked 11th in the national standings, captured the program's first Atlantic Regional title since 2000 on Saturday afternoon in Canton, NY. With the victory, the Scarlet and Brown have earned an automatic berth into the field at the 2011 NCAA Championships next Saturday, November 19 in Winneconne, WI.

Saints Prepared to Compete for 2011 Atlantic Regional Titles

jkenisto — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:21:31 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 (left) and John Johnston '12 (right) will look to lead SLU on Saturday.

Nov. 10: The St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams are set to host the 2011 NCAA Atlantic Regional Championships this weekend at the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course in Canton, NY. Both teams will be in search of a top-two finish in the team standings, which automatically earns a bid into the NCAA Championship next weekend in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

Johnston Repeats, Saints Claim 18th Consecutive League Crown

jkenisto — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:48:25 -0400

John Johnston '12 won the Liberty League title for the second straight year.

Oct. 29: The nationally-ranked No. 10 St. Lawrence University men's cross country team won the program's 18th straight conference championship on Saturday in Poughkeepsie, NY, claiming the 2011 Liberty League title. Senior John Johnston won the individual title for the second straight year with a time of 25:50.

Johnston, Saints Win NYSCTC Cross Country Championships

wjohnson — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:14:41 -0400

John Johnston leads a pack of Saint runners down a slippery slope in Saturday's race

Senior John Johnston steadily pulled away from the field on a soggy and muddy Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course at St. Lawrence University on Saturday, winning the individual championship by five seconds and leading the Saint men's cross country team to its third straight New York State Collegiate Track Conference Cross Country Championship.

Four Saints in Top-10 at Hoffmann/Pre-Regional

jkenisto — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:45:53 -0400

The #11 Saints finished in second place at the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional.

Oct. 8: Four members of the nationally-ranked No. 11 St. Lawrence University men's cross country team earned top-10 finishes on Saturday at the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional race on Saturday in Canton, NY. Leading the way was senior John Johnston, who finished in second place overall out of 265 runners, lifting the host team to second place in the team standings.

Watch the Hoffmann/Pre-Regional Race LIVE!

jkenisto — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:55:48 -0400

The Saints host the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional on Saturday

Oct. 7: St. Lawrence University will broadcast the 2011 Hoffmann Invitational/Pre-Regional live from the Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course on America One tomorrow.

Johnston Paces No. 6 Saints at Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:41:36 -0400

Steve Kiplagat (left) and John Johnston (right) led the Saints at the Paul Short on Friday

Sept. 30: St. Lawrence University senior John Johnston led the nationally-ranked No. 6 men's cross country team to a 31st place finish in the gold race at the 2011 Paul Short Invitational on Friday in Bethlehem, PA.

No. 3 Saints Roll to Victory at Saratoga Invitational

jkenisto — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:18:39 -0400

Both the men's and women's cross country teams won the Saratoga Invitational on Saturday.

Sept. 17: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked third in the latest national poll, posted an impressive victory at the 2011 Saratoga Invitational on Saturday. The Saints, led by seniors John Johnston and Seth Jackson, finished with only 24 points, 41 better than second place Vassar.

Kiplagat wins 2011 North Country Five Meet

jkenisto — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:55:47 -0400

The Saints race to the front at the 2011 North Country Five Meet.

Sept. 7: St. Lawrence University senior Steve Kiplagat made his 2011 cross country season debut in style on Wednesday, as the 2010 All-American won the North Country Five Meet in Canton, NY.

Johnston, No. 3 Saints Capture “Cardinal Classic”

jkenisto — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:11:53 -0400

Sam Rakoc '13 finished in sixth place overall on Saturday at the "Cardinal Classic."

Sept. 3: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked third in the national pre-season poll, won the 2011 "Cardinal Classic" on Saturday afternoon in Plattsburgh, NY.

No. 3 Saints to Begin 2011 Campaign at Plattsburgh State

jkenisto — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:27:08 -0400

Steve Kiplagat '12 (left) and John Johnston '12 (right) look to lead St. Lawrence in 2011.

Sept. 2: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked first in the Atlantic Region and third in the country, will open its 2011 season on Saturday in Plattsburgh, NY at the annual "Cardinal Classic."

Saints to Open 2011 Season Ranked No. 3 in Nation

jkenisto — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:47:19 -0400

Seth Jackson '12 will serve as a co-captain for the 2011 season.

Aug. 24: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team will open the 2011 season on September 3rd as the No. 3 team in the country, the highest ranking in program history.

Trio Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

jkenisto — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:22:03 -0500

All-America Steve Kiplagat '12 was one of three Saints to earn USTFCCA All-Academic.

Feb. 18: Three members of the St. Lawrence University men's cross country team have been awarded United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors, including seniors Dan Ramsey and Jeremy Mwenda and junior Steve Kiplagat.

Johnston, Newman Honored by Liberty League

jkenisto — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:51:49 -0500

John Johnston '12 has been named the 2010 Liberty League Runner of the Year.

Dec. 13: St. Lawrence University junior John Johnston of the men's cross country team has been named the 2010 Liberty League Runner of the Year. Head coach John Newman and his staff also earned one of the conference's major awards, as they were named the Coaching Staff of the Year.

Three All-Americas Lead Saints to Third Place Overall

jgirard — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:01:22 -0500

The Saints posted the program's first ever podium finish at the 2010 NCAA Championship.

Nov. 20: The St. Lawrence University men's cross-country team posted a third place overall finish at the 2010 NCAA Championship race and the program's best finish ever. Leading the Saints was junior Steve Kiplagat who earned fourth place overall as well as All-American honors. Junior John Johnston and senior Jeremy Mwenda also finished in the top-20 to earn All-America status.

NCAA Preview: “Avenue of the Saints”

jkenisto — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:27:27 -0500

Jenna Hulton '12 and Jeremy Mwenda '11 will be key to the Saints' success on Saturday.

Nov. 18: The travel party consisting of the St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams headed from St. Paul, MN to Waverly, IA today en route for the NCAA Championships on Saturday, November 20. Fittingly, perhaps, that this stretch of highway is referred to as "Avenue of the Saints," as both squads practiced at the Max Cross Country Course at Wartburg College for the first time on Thursday afternoon.

Saints Qualify For Nationals, 2nd at Atlantic Regional

wjohnson — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:51:44 -0500

Jeremy Mwenda (left) was 9th and John Johnston finished 7th in the Atlantic Regional race

St. Lawrence University's men's cross country team placed four runners in the top ten and earned a trip to Waverly, IA for next weekend's NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships with a second place finish in the Atlantic Regional on a 8000 meter course at Fortin Park in Oneonta on Saturday.

Watch the 2010 NCAA Atlantic Regional Races LIVE!

jkenisto — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:20:12 -0500

The Saints will compete in the 2010 Atlantic Regional races on Saturday.

Nov. 12: Fans, alumni and parents can watch the 2010 NCAA Atlantic Regional men's and women's cross country races live from Fortin Park when the student-athletes toe the line tomorrow, Saturday, November 13 in Oneonta, NY.

Johnston Paces Saints to 17th Straight Conference Crown

jkenisto — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:44:35 -0400

The Saints won the conference championship for the 17th consecutive year on Saturday.

Oct. 30: The No. 6 St. Lawrence University men's cross country team won the 2010 Liberty League Championship in impressive fashion on Saturday in Geneva, NY, as the Saints scored the minimum 15 points after taking the top-5 spots. Junior John Johnston picked up his first collegiate victory and led the Saints to the program's 17th consecutive conference title.

Ramsey, Saints Win NYSCTC Title in Record Fashion

jkenisto — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:55:38 -0400

Dan Ramsey '11 was named the 2010 NYSCTC Runner of the Year after his win on Saturday.

Oct. 23: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked sixth in the nation, claimed the 2010 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Saints, led by senior captain Dan Ramsey, won the state crown with 19 points, the lowest total since 1953.

Mwenda Wins, Saints Take Top-5 Places at Hoffmann Invitational

jkenisto — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:19:56 -0400

Jeremy Mwenda '11 won the 2010 Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday with a time of 26:02.

Oct. 9: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked fifth in the USTFCCCA national polls, took the top-5 places and 11 of the top-13 en route to the 2010 Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational championship on Saturday in Canton, NY. Senior Jeremy Mwenda earned the individual crown, while sophomore Ram Rakoc followed as the runner-up.

No. 8 Saints Finish 22nd at Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:31:59 -0400

John Johnston '12 helped the No. 8 Saints finish ahead of No. 4 Haverford on Friday.

Oct. 1: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked eighth in the national polls, posted an impressive 22nd place finish at the multi-divisional 2010 Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, PA on Friday. The Saints were the second Division III school overall, finishing only four points ahead of No. 3 Allegheny while defeating nationally-ranked No. 4 Haverford by nearly 40 points.

Watch Nationally-Ranked Saints Race on Friday

jkenisto — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:39:49 -0400

Watch both the men's and women's XC teams race at the Paul Short Invitational on Friday.

Sept. 29: Both the St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country teams are both in the top-10 of the USTFCCCA national poll this week, and you can watch the Saints compete at the 2010 Paul Short Invitational on Friday!

Saints Climb Four Spots to #8 in National Poll

jkenisto — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:19:36 -0400

Dan Ramsey '11 crosses the finish line at the 2010 Oneonta Invitational.

Sept. 23: Fresh of its win at the 2010 Oneonta Invitational/Pre-Regional race, the St. Lawrence University men's cross country team has jumped up four places and is now the No. 8 team in the country.

Ramsey, Saints Win Oneonta Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:18:49 -0400

Dan Ramsey '11 won the 2010 Oneonta Invitational/Pre-Regional race on Friday.

Sept. 17: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked 12^th in the national polls, picked up an impressive team victory on Friday at the 2010 Oneonta Invitational/Pre-Regional, as the team, led by senior captain Dan Ramsey, won the 8k race with a team total of 42 points.

Eng Runner-Up at North Country Five Meet

jkenisto — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:02 -0400

Landen Elliott-Knaggs '12 finished fourth at the North Country Five meet on Wednesday.

Sept. 8: St. Lawrence University first-year student Jon Eng finished in second place overall on Wednesday afternoon at the 2010 North Country Five meet held at Paul Smiths College.

Saints Enter Season Ranked No. 12 in the Nation

jkenisto — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:47:07 -0400

The Saints will start the 2010 season ranked No. 12 in the country.

Sept. 2: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team enters the 2010 season ranked No. 12 in the country, according the first United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) poll announced on Wednesday. The Scarlet and Brown are tied with 188 points with Williams College out of the NESCAC.

Saints Ranked No. 3 in Regional Pre-Season Poll

jkenisto — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:44:08 -0400

St. Lawrence has been ranked No. 3 in the 2010 Pre-Season poll.

Aug. 26: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team enters the 2010 season as the No. 3 team in the Atlantic Region according to the pre-season poll released on Wednesday. The Saints, who were 11^th overall at the 2009 NCAA Championships, follow NYU and Geneseo State in this year's pre-season rankings.

Ramsey and Funch will Captain Saints in 2010

jkenisto — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:01:10 -0400

Dan Ramsey '11 will join classmate Chris Funch as captains for the 2010 campaign.

July 23: St. Lawrence University men's cross country coach John Newman has announced that seniors Dan Ramsey and Chris Funch will serve as the Saints' captains for the 2010 season.

Three Individuals, Team Earn USTFCCCA Academic Honors

jkenisto — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:06:51 -0400

Jacob Malcomb '10 was one of three Saints to earn USTFCCA All-Academic honors.

Mar. 25: The United State Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced its academic honorees for the 2009 cross country season. The St. Lawrence University men's squad earned team scholar honors, while senior Jacob Malcomb and juniors Dan Ramsey and Jeremy Mwenda each earned individual All-Academic awards.

Ramsey, Rakoc and Coach Newman Honored by Liberty League

jkenisto — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:28:10 -0500

First-year student Sam Rakoc was named the 2009 Liberty League Co-Rookie of the Year.

Dec. 1: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team was well-represented in the Liberty League's yearly award winners for 2009. Junior Dan Ramsey, first-year student Sam Rakoc and head coach John Newman each earned recognition for their accomplishments this season.

Ramsey Finishes Fourth, Saints 11th Overall at NCAA Championship

jkenisto — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:27 -0500

Dan Ramsey finished in 4th place overall at the 2009 NCAA Championship on Saturday.

Nov. 21: St. Lawrence University junior Dan Ramsey earned his first collegiate All-America honors on Saturday at the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country championship race in Cleveland, OH. The Essex Junction, VT native raced the Highland Park Golf Course in 25:35 to finish in 4^th place overall out of 276 competitors, pacing the men's cross country team to 11^th overall out of 32 teams.

Veteran Squad Looks to Improve at 2009 NCAA Championships

jkenisto — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:36 -0500

Geoff Millard will be one of four seniors in the line-up for St. Lawrence on Saturday.

Nov. 19: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team will be competing in the program's 13^th NCAA Championship race at the Highland Park Golf Course in Cleveland, OH. The Saints' veteran roster will look to improve on its 17^th place finish in 2008 when the gun fires at noon on Saturday.

Saints Earn At-Large Bid into 2009 NCAA Championship

jkenisto — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:09:59 -0500

The Saints are headed back to the NCAA Championship after receiving an at-large bid.

Nov. 15: For the second consecutive year, the nationally-ranked St. Lawrence University men's cross country team earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Championship race. The Saints will compete at next weekend's national event hosted by Baldwin-Wallace in Cleveland, OH.

Ramsey Paces Saints to Fifth Place at 2009 Atlantic Regional

jkenisto — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:09:39 -0500

Junior co-captain Dan Ramsey finished 5th overall in the 2009 Atlantic Regional race.

Nov. 14: St. Lawrence University junior captain Dan Ramsey finished in 5^th position overall on Saturday at the 2009 NCAA Atlantic Regional race at Letchworth State Park. The Essex Junction, VT native's finish led the Saints to fifth in the team standings as well, as the Scarlet and Brown are officially eligible for an at-large bid into next weekend's NCAA Championship race.

Ramsey, Nationally-Ranked Saints Ready for 2009 NCAA Regional Race

jkenisto — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:42:38 -0500

The Saints enter the Atlantic Regional ranked 17th in the nation and 4th in the region.

Nov. 11: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked 17^th in the latest national polls, will be back in action this weekend as the Saints compete in the 2009 NCAA Atlantic Regional race at Letchworth State Park. The Saints, led by junior captain Dan Ramsey, enter the event ranked 4^th in a stacked region that includes three of the top-10 teams in the country.

No. 14 Saints Capture 2009 Saratoga Invitational Title

jkenisto — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:06:47 -0400

Junior captain Dan Ramsey won the 2009 Saratoga Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

Oct. 31: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team, ranked 14^th in the national polls, continued its winning ways on Saturday as the Saints captured the 2009 Saratoga Invitational hosted by Rensselaer. The Saints finished with 29 points to win the event ahead of RIT, while junior captain Dan Ramsey earned the individual crown.

Ramsey, Nine Saints Honored by NYSCTC

jkenisto — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:50:32 -0400

Dan Ramsey '11 was named the NYSCTC "Runner of the Year."

Oct. 28: Following his individual victory in the 2009 NYSCTC Championship, junior captain Dan Ramsey was named the state's "Runner of the Year." The Essex Junction, VT native, who is also the Liberty League's "Runner of the Week," was one of nine runners to land on an All-State Team.

Ramsey, Saints win 2009 NYSCTC Championships

jkenisto — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:53:28 -0400

The Saints won the 2009 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday.

Oct. 24: The nationally-ranked St. Lawrence University men's cross country team won the 2009 NYSCTC Championship on Saturday at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester, NY. The Saints won the title with 28 combined points and were led by junior Dan Ramsey, who won the individual crown behind a time of 25:35.

Saints Set New Record, Win 16th Straight Conference Championship

jkenisto — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:00:20 -0400

The No. 13 Saints won the program's 16th straight conference championship.

Oct. 10: The No. 13 St. Lawrence University men's cross country team won its 16^th straight conference championship in style on Saturday afternoon, as the Saints set a new record for lowest total with 18 points. Junior captain Dan Ramsey won the individual title for the second straight season on a rain-soaked Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course in Canton, NY.

Ramsey, Saints Impress at 2009 Paul Short Invitational

jkenisto — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:17:39 -0400

Senior Geoff Millard (right) was the Saints' fifth scorer at the Paul Short Invitational.

Oct. 2: Both the St. Lawrence University men's cross country team and junior captain Dan Ramsey continued their momentum at the 2009 Paul Short Invitational hosted by Lehigh University on Friday. The Saints finished in 35^th place out of 42 squads in the inter-divisional championship race, while Ramsey finished in 60^th position overall out of 386 competitors.

Saints Climb to No. 11 in National Polls

jkenisto — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:53:55 -0400

The Saints earned the No. 11 ranking in this week's national poll.

Oct. 1: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team has climbed to the No. 11 ranking in the national polls this week. The ranking, the highest for the men's program in over 10 years, comes as the Saints prepare for the 2009 Paul Short Invitational, hosted by Lehigh University.

Ramsey Wins Individual Title at 2009 Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational

jkenisto — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:26:55 -0400

Junior Dan Ramsey won the 2009 Hoffmann Invitational on Saturday.

Sept. 19: St. Lawrence University junior Dan Ramsey claimed the individual title at the 18^th annual Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational hosted by the Saints' men's and women's cross country teams in Canton, NY. Ramsey's victory led the Scarlet and Brown to second place overall in the seven-team event.

Lavigne, Kenny Lead Saints at North Country Quad Meet

jkenisto — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:14:35 -0400

Senior Todd Lavigne was the top St. Lawrence finisher on Wednesday.

Sept. 9: St. Lawrence University seniors Todd Lavigne and Brandon Kenny were the Saints' top finishers at the 2009 North Country Quad Meet at Clarkson University on Wednesday evening. Lavigne landed in third place overall while Kenny followed in fourth position.

Ramsey, Mwenda Pace Saints to Victory at "Cardinal Classic"

jkenisto — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:11:13 -0400

Sophomore Seth Jackson finished in 5th place overall on Saturday at Plattsburgh State.

Sept. 5: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team opened the 2009 season in style on Saturday, as the Scarlet and Brown won Plattsburgh State's "Cardinal Classic" by a narrow nine-point margin over the host team. Juniors Dan Ramsey and Jeremy Mwenda led the Saints, finishing in second and third place overall.

Saints Look to Build on Impressive NCAA Finish in 2009

jkenisto — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:33:15 -0400

The Saints enter the 2009 season ranked 20th in the nation.

Sept. 2: The St. Lawrence University men's cross country team heads into the 2009 season with momentum after an impressive 17^th place showing at last year's NCAA Championship race. With the top six runners returning from last season's team, the Scarlet and Brown will once again be a favorite in both the Liberty League and Atlantic Region.

Trio of Upperclassmen to Captain Saints in 2009

jkenisto — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:36:20 -0400

Terrence Fox '10 will serve as a captain for the second straight season.

June 9: St. Lawrence University's head men's cross country coach John Newman has announced that three upperclassmen, Terrence Fox '10, Jacob Malcomb '10 and Dan Ramsey '11, will captain the Saints in the fall of 2009. The trio will attempt to lead the Saints back to the NCAA Championship after a 17th place finish in 2008.