2011 Cross Country News
February 21, 2012
Cross Country Team Garners USTFCCCA National Academic Honors
The Mount Holyoke cross country team was recently honored for its outstanding work in the classroom. The Lyons were among the 187 teams to earn USTCCCA Division III All-Academic status. Their team GPA of 3.69 was the fourth highest in the nation.
November 12, 2011
Cross Country Rounds Out 2011 Campaign at NCAA Regional Championship
Mount Holyoke rounded outs its 2011 campaign with a 27th place finish at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship today. A total of 353 runners from 51 teams competed in the event, which took place at Bowdoin. Senior Felicia Cordeiro and first year Emily Baker paced the Lyons.
November 10, 2011
NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-three Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
October 31, 2011
Cross Country Takes Seventh Place at NEWMAC Championship
Mount Holyoke took seventh place at the NEWMAC Championship today at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. Leading the way for the Lyons was senior Felicia Cordeiro, who took home 41st place with a time of 20:48.
October 28, 2011
Weather Forces Postponement of NEWMAC Cross Country Championship
Due to course conditions and the potential for severe weather in the Boston area Saturday night and Sunday, the NEWMAC Cross Country Championship has been postponed until Monday, October 31. The meet will still take place at Franklin Park and will begin at 4:00 p.m.
October 15, 2011
Cordeiro Paces Cross Country at Seven Sisters Championship
Mount Holyoke took part in the 30th annual Seven Sisters Championship today at Haverford. Senior Felicia Cordeiro grabbed 22nd place with a time of 20:26.55 to set the tone for the Lyons. Mount Holyoke also received a solid performance from junior Phoebe Tengdin.
October 8, 2011
Cross Country Takes Part in New England Championship
Mount Holyoke posted a 36th place finish at the 2011 New England Cross Country Championship today in Boston, Massachusetts. A total of 269 runners from 39 teams competed in the event, which took place at Franklin Park. Senior Felicia Cordeiro secured 180th place with a time of 20:40.
October 6, 2011
Alumnae Spotlight: Lori Hendricks '92
As a 17 year old looking at colleges, the thought of going to an all women’s college wasn't even on her radar. But now, Mount Holyoke alum, and current Associate Athletics Director Lori Hendricks credits the school for shaping her into the person she is today.
September 27, 2011
Cordeiro Collects Lyon of the Week Honors
Senior cross country team member Felicia Cordeiro has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of September 19-25 after her outstanding performance at the Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday. Competing for just the second time in her career, Cordeiro crossed the line in 19:59.60 to secure sixth place overall.
September 24, 2011
Cordeiro Leads Cross Country to Fourth Place Showing at Wesleyan Invitational
Led by Felicia Cordeiro, Mount Holyoke secured fourth place at the Wesleyan Invitational today . The senior took home sixth place overall with her time of 19:59.60.
September 17, 2011
Cross Country Competes in Maine Invitational
Mount Holyoke competed in the Maine Invitational this afternoon at Bowdoin. Junior Phoebe Tengdin paced the Lyons with a 33rd place finish. She crossed the line in 23:53.24.
September 10, 2011
Cross Country Opens Up 2011 Campaign With Sixth Place Finish at Smith Invitational
With sophomore Lucia Garcia leading the way, the Mount Holyoke cross country team grabbed sixth place at the Smith Invitational this morning. It was the Lyons’ first appearance of the 2011 season.
August 10, 2011
2011 Cross Country Schedule Goes Live
The Mount Holyoke cross country team begins a new era in 2011, as first year head coach Jennifer Adams takes over the reins of the program after an outstanding career at Keene State College. Her Lyons are scheduled to compete in seven meets this fall. They will get things going at the Smith College Invitational on Saturday, September 10.
August 8, 2011
Mount Holyoke Athletics Unveils Facebook Page
Mount Holyoke Athletics is now on Facebook! Our page will allow fans to stay up-to-date and share information about their favorite teams on a daily basis. "Like" us today at facebook.com/mhclyons.
