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Calvin Track and Field Teams Take First Place at MIAA Jamboree at Olivet
Saturday, April 17, 2010
OLIVET—Faced with another stern challenge from rival Hope College, the Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams dug down deep to claim first place victories at the MIAA Jamboree on Saturday at Olivet College. The Calvin men’s track and field team took first place with 952.5 points, 7.5 points ahead of Hope. On the women’s side, Calvin recorded a first place score of 974.5 points, 35 points ahead of Hope. Saturday’s MIAA Jamboree is worth 50 percent of the final MIAA title. The upcoming MIAA Field Day scheduled for May 6 and 7 at Alma College will make up the remaining 50 percent.
Calvin Track & Field Teams Compete at Ferris State Bulldog Invitational
Sunday, April 11, 2010
BIG RAPIDS - the Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Ferris State Bulldog Invitational on Saturday.
On the women’s side, junior Sarah Reasoner (Cambridge, MN) won the discus with a season best and NCAA III provisional qualifying throw of 146-7. She also took second in the shot put with an NCAA III provisional qualifying throw of 44-6 1/4. Calvin junior Leigha Oberle (Grand Rapids Christian HS was second in the discus with a throw of 134-6.
Calvin Track and Field Teams Battle the Elements At Grand Rapids Open
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Despite torrential rain and high winds, several members of the Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams posted strong performances at the Grand Rapids Open hosted by Aquinas College at Houseman field Saturday afternoon.
Rachel Boerner Heating Up Track For Calvin Knights
Monday, March 22, 2010
By Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant Derek Neice
Calvin’s track and field success over the years has been one of the most consistent of all the sports offered here. Last Saturday the Knights added another chapter to that rich history as junior Rachel Boerner won the 400 meters with a time of 55.95. Boerner has already proven herself a veteran runner on this deep track team for the Knights, but this accomplishment certainly tops the list of her many accolades.
A native of Bergenfield New Jersey, Boerner would eventually graduate high school from the Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Minnesota. Her brother-in-law, a Calvin alumnus, encouraged her to consider coming to Grand Rapids for her undergraduate studies, and now she has won a national title as a Calvin runner.
Track & Field Teams Open Outdoor Campaigns in Strong Fashion At Rhodes Open
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Rhodes Open Invitational Results
MEMPHIS, TN – The Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams both had strong starts to their outdoor seasons at the Rhodes College Open Invitational on Saturday. Junior Rachel Boerner led the way with an NCAA III automatic qualifying time of of 1:01.64 in the 400 meter hurdles. The time came just one week after Boerner captured the 400 meter national title at the NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Rachel Boerner Captures National Title in 400 Meters at NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships
Saturday, March 13, 2010
NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships Site
The Calvin women’s track and field team placed 11th at the NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships with 18 points. The Knights accomplished the 11th place berth behind two individuals as junior Rachel Boerner captured the national title in the 400 meters with a time of 55.95 while junior Sarah Reasoner was second in the shot put with a throw of 46-4. Senior Jed Christiansen also competed in the men’s 5,000 meters, placing 10th with a time of 15:03.
(photos courtesy of DePauw University)
Rachel Boerner Advances to Final of 400 Meters at NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships
Friday, March 12, 2010
NCAA III Championships Web site
GREENCASTLE, IN—Calvin College junior Rachel Boerner has advanced to the finals of the women’s 400 meters at the NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships at DePauw University.
A native of Bergenfield, New Jersey, Boerner posted the fourth-fastest performance out of Friday’s prelims, clocking in with a time of 56.95. Boerner will run in the second of two heats (four individuals in each heat) in Saturday’s finals.
Bret Otte Previews Upcoming NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Bret Otte NCAA III Indoor T & F Audio Preview
The Calvin men’s and women’s track and field program will send three individuals to the NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships scheduled to be held March 12 and 13 in Greencastle, Indiana. The national meet will be hosted by DePauw University. Representing the Calvin men will be senior Jed Christiansen in the 5,000 meter run. On the women’s side, junior Sarah Reasoner will compete in the shot put and junior Rachel Boerner will compete in the 400 meters. The Calvin sports information office caught up with Calvin head coach Bret Otte for an audio interview that previews the upcoming national meet and the subsequent outdoor season. Bret Otte NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships Audio Preview
NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships Site
Sarah Reasoner Pulls Out Big Throws in Shot Put at Last-Chance Meet Hosted by Carthage
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Carthage Last-Chance Meet Results
KENOSHA, WI - Calvin College junior Sarah Reasoner (Cambridge, MN) likely punched her ticket to next week’s NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships with a stellar series of throws in the shot put Friday night at a last-chance (indoor) meet hosted by Carthage College. An (outdoor) All-American a year ago in both the shot put and discus, Reasoner took first place in the shot put with a strong NCAA III provisional qualifying throw of 44-7 1/2 Friday night. Reasoner’s series of throws included marks of 42-4, 43-9, 43-10, 43-5, 44-7 and 44-6. Reasoner’s previous indoor best this winter had been 42-8 3/4.
Calvin Cross Country Teams Place Individuals on USTFCCA All-Academic Teams
Monday, March 01, 2010
A group of individuals from the Calvin men’s and women’s cross country teams have received All-Academic accolades from the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association of America.
The USTFCCCA All-Academic award honors those student-athletes who have succeeded both academically and athletically. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must carry a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average and must finish in the top 35 among the field at their respective NCAA regional meet.
