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Cross Country 2008 Game Highlights
9/6/2008 – Ursinus Invite
Ursinus, PA
WILDCAT HARRIERS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT URSINUS INVITATIONAL
COLLEGEVILLE, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University had a strong showing at the Ursinus Invitational on Saturday morning. In their first race of the season, the women finished third out of seven teams, while the men were also third, but out of eight teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (102 points) were third behind eventual champion Ursinus College (25 points) and Delaware Valley College (62 points). Cabrini College (109), Wilkes University (134), Immaculata College (151) and Cheyney University (225) rounded out the scoring.
Wilmington was led by junior Danielle Burcham, who placed ninth in a time of 21:30. Close behind was sophomore L.J. Slaughter (22:01/13th place), junior MaryKate McCaffery (22:23/15th place), and sophomore Brittany Anthony (22:54/18th place). Freshman Stacey Hamilton (32:22/62nd place) was the final scorer for the ‘Cats.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (91 points) was third behind eventual champion the Naval Academy (15) and host Ursinus College (69). Delaware Valley College (99), Chestnut Hill College (128), Lycoming College (189), Wilkes University (222), and Cheyney University (257) rounded out the scoring.
The Wildcats were paced by freshmen Rodney Rosario’s eighth place finish in a time of 29:26. Sophomore Paul Riggio was close behind, in 17th place (30:58). Freshman Devon Wescott (31:36/19th place), sophomore Kevin McLaughlin (31:58/23rd place), freshman Brian Walsh (32:14/24th place), and senior Dave Creppon (32:34/25th place) all had solid showings for Wilmington. Senior Joey Boggs (36:12/43rd place) and classmate Bill Cecconi (42:12/70th place) were the final finishers for the ‘Cats.
Wilmington returns to action next Saturday morning, when they host the Eighth Annual Wilmington University Cross-Country Invitational at Carousel Park. The women start at 10:00 AM, with the men to follow at 11:00 AM.
9/13/2008 – 8th ANNUAL WUXC INVITE
Carousel Park - Wilmington, DE
WILMINGTON RUNS STRONG AT 8TH ANNUAL HOME INVATIONAL
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University ran well at the Eightn Annual Wilmington University Invitational run at Carousel Park on Saturday morning. In their second race of the season, the women finished third out of nine teams, while the men were fifth out of twelve teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (111 points) were third behind eventual champion Ursinus College (24 points) and Philadelphia University (57 points). Nyack College (123), University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (129), Holy Family University (154), Albright College (167), Marymount University (206), and Caldwell College (214) rounded out the scoring.
Wilmington was led by junior Mary Kate McCaffery, who placed seventh in a time of 21:39. Close behind was sophomore L.J. Slaughter (21:55/10th place), junior Danielle Burcham (21:56/12th place), and sophomore Brittany Anthony (23:49/25th place). Freshman Stacey Hamilton (34:33/57th place) was the final scorer for the ‘Cats.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (136 points) was fifth behind eventual champion Philadelphia (45), Ursinus (56), USP (77), and Albright (130). Holy Family (193), Gloucester Community College (198), Bloomfield College (219), Nyack (258), Marymount (263), Lincoln University (277), and Chestnut Hill (278) rounded out the scoring.
The Wildcats were paced by sophomore Paul Riggio’s 17th place finish in a time of 31:06. Freshman Rodney Rosario was close behind, in 22nd place (31:20). Senior Dave Creppon (31:56/29th place), sophomore Kevin McLaughlin (32:04/33rd place), and freshman Devon Wescott (32:09/35th place) all had solid showings for Wilmington. Senior Joey Boggs (37:05/68th place) and classmate Bill Cecconi (40:21/80th place) were the final finishers for the ‘Cats.
Wilmington returns to action next Saturday morning, when they travel to the Philly Metro Invite at Fairmount Park.
9/20/2008 – Philly Metro Invite
Fairmount Park - Philadelphia, PA
MEN AND WOMEN PLACE THIRD AT PHILLY METRO
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University finished third in both the men’s and women’s races at the Philly Metro Invite at the Belmont Plateau on Saturday morning. The women placed third out of 16 teams, while the men were also third, but among 17 teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (103 points) were third behind eventual champion Philadelphia University (43) and Georgian Court (56). Nyack (143), USP (167), Eastern University (177), Holy Family University (216), Cabrini University (239), Bloomfield College (269), and Penn State Berks (274) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was led by junior Danielle Burcham, who placed fifth in a time of 20:23. Just behind her were classmate MaryKate McCaffery (20:29/6th place) and sophomore LJ Slaughter (21:16/13th place). Sophomores Brittany Anthony (21:48/19th place) and Katie Walsh (25:16/62nd place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Stacey Hamilton was 123rd with a time of 32:30.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (112 points), was third behind eventual champion Philadelphia University (53) and Rutgers-Camden (70). USP (148), Goldey-Beacom College (175), Cumberland County College (178), Gloucester County College (178), Cabrini (188), Bloomfield (205), and Philadelphia Biblical University (236) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was paced by freshman Rodney Rosario, who placed fourth in a time of 27:00, a new record for the ‘Cats at this course. Sophomores Paul Riggio (28:44/21st place), Kevin McLaughlin (28:52/23rd place), senior Dave Creppon (29:10/24th place) and freshman Devon Westcott (30:02/42nd place) all had solid showings. Seniors Joey Boggs (31:05/52nd place) and Bill Cecconi (36:11/98th place) were the final finishers for the ‘Cats.
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday morning, when they travel to participate in the Salisbury University Invite at Winter Place Park.
9/27/2008 – Salisbury Invite
Winter Place Park - Salisbury, MD
MEN AND WOMEN PLACE EIGHTH AT DON CATHCART INVITE
SALISBURY, MD -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University finished eighth in both the men’s and women’s races at the Don Cathcart Invite hosted by Salisbury University. The women placed eighth out of 15 teams, while the men were also eighth, but among 13 teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (208 points) were eighth behind eventual champion Kutztown University (30), Marietta College (98), University of Mary Washington (124), Salisbury (137), East Stroudsburg University (142), Roanoke College (162), and Christopher Newport University (199). Virginia Wesleyan College (220) and Waynesburg University (221) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was led by junior Danielle Burcham, who placed ninth in a time of 23:14. Just behind her were classmate MaryKate McCaffery (23:29/12th place) and sophomore LJ Slaughter (24:45/40th place). Sophomore Brittany Anthony (25:54/61st place) and junior Katie Walsh (29:13/86th place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Stacey Hamilton was 100th with a time of 34:57.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (201 points), was eighth behind eventual champion East Stroudsburg (46), Salisbury (53), Mary Washington (82), Virginia Wesleyan (135), Kutztown (166), Roanoke (181), and Marietta (181). Shenandoah University (241), and Christopher Newport (292) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was paced by freshman Rodney Rosario, who placed sixth in a time of 26:41, a new record for the ‘Cats at the 8k distance. Sophomores Paul Riggio (28:09/39th place), freshman Devon Wescott (28:10/40th place), sophomore Kevin McLaughlin (28:49/48th place), and senior Dave Creppon (30:35/68th place) all had solid showings. Senior Joey Boggs (30:47/69th place), freshman Brian Walsh (32:20/76th place) and senior Bill Cecconi (35:10/127th place) were the final finishers for the ‘Cats.
The Wildcats return to action next Saturday morning, when they travel to participate in the Goldey-Beacom Invitational held at Carousel Park.
10/4/2008 – Goldey-Beacom Classic
Carousel Park - Wilmington, DE
MEN AND WOMEN PLACE FIFTH AT GOLDEY-BEACOM CLASSIC
WILMINGTON, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University finished fifth in both the men’s and women’s races at the Goldey-Beacom College Classic. The women placed fifth out of 13 teams, while the men were also fifth, but among 12 teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (128 points) were fifth behind eventual champion Philadelphia University (60), Gwynedd Mercy College (65), Georgian Court University (71), and Nyack College (122). Eastern University (169), Lincoln University (230), Stevenson College (231), Bloomfield College (258), and Alvernia College (270) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was led by junior Danielle Burcham, who placed sixth in a time of 20:46. Just behind her were classmate MaryKate McCaffery (20:47/7th place) and sophomore LJ Slaughter (21:40/20th place). Sophomore Brittany Anthony (24:21/54th place) and junior Katie Walsh (24:43/59th place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Stacey Hamilton was 101st with a time of 31:01.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (147 points), was tied for fifth behind eventual champions Gwynedd Mercy (39) and Philadelphia (39), Cumberland County College (102), Bloomfield (126), and Goldey-Beacom (149). Lincoln (175), Eastern (214), Nyack (250), and Cheyney University (295) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was paced by freshman Rodney Rosario, who placed second in a time of 28:00. Sophomore Paul Riggio (31:47/31st place), freshman Brian Walsh (32:02/38th place), senior Dave Creppon (32:46/46th place), and sophomore Kevin McLaughlin (32:50/47th place) all had solid showings for the ‘Cats.
The Wildcats return to action next Saturday morning, when they travel to participate in the Cabrini College Invitational at the Belmont Plateau.
10/11/2008 – Cabrini Invitational
Belmont Plateau - Philadelphia, PA
WOMEN PLACE SIXTH, MEN TAKE SEVENTH AT CABRINI INVITE
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University had strong showings at the Cabrini Invite on Saturday afternoon at the Belmont Plateau. The women placed sixth out of 17 teams, while the men were seventh among 16 teams.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (143points) were sixth behind eventual champion Penn State University (68), Georgian Court University (79), Felician College (98), Philadelphia University (111), and Ramapo College (123). Haverford College (149), Shenandoah University (174), USP (270) and Cabrini College (300) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was led by junior Danielle Burcham, who placed third in a time of 20:00. She was the first CACC finisher. Just behind her were classmate MaryKate McCaffery (20:11/4th place) and sophomore LJ Slaughter (20:56/20th place). Sophomore Brittany Anthony (22:21/53rd place) and junior Katie Walsh (24:05/90th place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Stacey Hamilton was 101st with a time of 30:31.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (193 points), was seventh behind eventual champion Ramapo (40), Felician (72), Haverford (80), Philadelphia (148), Rutgers-Camden (150), and USP (182). Shenandoah (216), Penn State (228), and Rutgers (262) rounded out the top ten.
Wilmington was paced by freshman Rodney Rosario, who placed third in a time of 26:38, a new school record for the 8k distance. Sophomore Paul Riggio (27:56/28th place), sophomore Kevin McLaughlin (28:18/40th place), freshman Brian Walsh (30:12/77th place), and freshmen Devon Wescott (30:22/81st place) all had solid showings for the ‘Cats. Sophomore Jeff Sammons (30:28/85th place), and seniors Dave Creppon (31:00/99th place), Joey Boggs (33:34/136th place), and Bill Cecconi (35:50/158th place) rounded out the Wildcats.
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday, October 25th, when they compete in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference championship meet at the Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia.
10/25/2008 – CACC Conference Championship
Belmont Plateau - Philadelphia, PA
BURCHAM EARNS CACC RUNNER OF THE YEAR AS WOMEN AND MEN PLACE FOURTH AT CACC CHAMPIONSHIPS
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Junior Danielle Burcham won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championship and earned CACC Runner of the Year honors, as both the Wildcat women and men place fourth at the Conference Championships.
The women’s squad finished fourth out of 12 teams, while the men were also fourth, but among 10 teams. The races took place at the Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia.
On the women’s side, the Lady Wildcats (94 points) were fourth behind eventual champion Philadelphia University (47), Georgian Court University (61), and Felician College (90). Nyack College (123), USP (153), Holy Family University (194), Dominican College (221), Bloomfield College (228), and Caldwell College (294) rounded out the top ten.
Burcham crossed the finish line in a school record time of 19:38 for the 5k course. For her efforts she was awarded the CACC Runner of the Year award and also was named All-Conference for the third time in three years. Close behind her was classmate Mary Kate McCaffery, who came in third place with a time of 20:18. McCaffery also eanred All-CACC honors for the second time in her career. Sophomores LJ Slaughter (21:33/19th place) and Brittany Anthony (22:04/26th place), along with junior Katie Walsh (24:42/50th place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Stacey Hamilton was 79th in a time of 31:21.
On the men’s side, Wilmington (92 points), was fourth behind eventual champion Felician (34), USP (55), and Philadelphia (71). Holy Family (160), Bloomfield (175), Goldey-Beacom (178), Chestnut Hill (198), Nyack (242), and Post (625) rounded out the top ten.
Freshman Rodney Rosario placed second in a time of 26:59, earning him All-Conference honors in his first year. He finished just 16 seconds behind the race winner. Classmate Devon Wescott (28:45.72/21st place), sophomore Paul Riggio (28:45.94/22nd place), senior Dave Creppon (28:52/23rd place), and sophomore Kevin McLaughlin 28:57/24th place) rounded out the scorers for the ‘Cats. Freshman Brian Walsh (29:56/31st place) and sophomore Jeff Sammons (30:34/37th place) were the final finishers for the ‘Cats.
The Wildcats return to action on Saturday morning, when they travel to participate in the NCAA Regional Championship Meet at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
11/9/2008 – NCAA Division II Northeast Regional
Franklin Park - Boston, MA
WILDCAT HARRIERS CLOSE OUT SEASON WITH STRONG SHOWING AT REGIONALS
BOSTON, MA -- Junior harrier Danielle Burcham led the way for the three individuals running for the Wildcats of Wilmington University in the NCAA Division II East Regional Championship Meet at Franklin Park in Boston.
Burcham finished the 6k race in a time of 23:43:90, good for 14th place. She finished just three tenths of a second behind the top CACC runner, Sarah Simonetti from Philadelphia University. Her stellar finish earned her the first ever United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association of (USTFCCCA) All-Region recognition in the history of the program at Wilmington.
Junior Mary Kate McCaffery also had a strong showing, running the race in a time of 24:51, and coming in 45th place.
Freshman Rodney Rosario competed on the men’s side, and finished the 10k race in a time of 33:42. He was 34th overall, and ran the fastest 10k in school history. Rosario placed among the top 20% over all regional runners, and had the third fastest time among CACC participants.