2009 Cross Country News
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2009 Cross Country Season in Review
August 01, 2010The Mount Holyoke cross country program entered into a new era in 2009, as Beth Somerset took over as head coach. Under her direction, the Lyons competed in seven events during the winter. Junior Rebecca Engell and sophomore Holly Valenzuela earned top team honors two times apiece to lead the way. -
Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet
May 06, 2010The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Squash Head Coach Allen Fitzsimmons served as the event’s emcee. Soccer team member Lauren Orr earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception
May 06, 2010Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration this evening, 17 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 11 teams were honored as part of the College's second annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
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SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010
April 12, 2010Mount Holyoke College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Read about the soccer team's trip to Japan, Kathryn Brummer's life as a student-athlete and more!
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Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie to Speak at Mount Holyoke
January 13, 2010Award winning documentary filmmaker and well known motivational speaker Jenny Mackenzie will be visiting Mount Holyoke College on Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. to present her new film entitled "Kick Like A Girl." Her appearance will highlight the College’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration.
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Video - New at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
December 10, 2009The Kendall Sports & Dance Complex was recently renovated and stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Find out about Mount Holyoke's new athletic facilities.
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Cross Country Finishes 28th at NCAA Regional Championship
November 14, 2009The Mount Holyoke College women's cross country team wrapped up its 2009 campaign with a 28th place finish at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship today at Twin Brook Recreation Area. Sophomore Holly Valenzuela led the Lyons with a time of 24:36, which was good for 107th place overall.
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NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
November 11, 2009The NEWMAC recently announced its 2009 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-one Mount Holyoke College 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.
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Mount Holyoke to Host Sports Career Night
November 02, 2009Mount Holyoke will host a Sports Career Night on Thursday, November 5.
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Cross Country Takes Ninth Place at NEWMAC Championship
October 31, 2009The Mount Holyoke College women's cross country team took ninth place at the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship today at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Leading the way for the Lyons was first year Julia Merton, who took home 46th place with a time of 21:38.
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2009 Seven Sisters Cross Country Championship
October 17, 2009The Wellesley College women’s cross country team grabbed first place at the 28th annual Seven Sisters Championship today at Mount Holyoke College. Five runners finished in the top ten overall for the Blue, who captured their championship best eighth team title.
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2009 Seven Sisters Cross Country Championship
October 16, 2009Mount Holyoke is set to host the 2009 Seven Sisters Cross Country Championship on Saturday.<br /> <a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/athletics/varsity/xcountry/results/xc_sevensistersprogram_2009.pdf"><strong>Championship Program</strong></a>
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Cross Country Races at New England Championship
October 10, 2009The Mount Holyoke cross country team posted a 46th place finish at the 2009 New England Cross Country Championship today in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Cross Country Takes Tenth at Williams
September 26, 2009The Mount Holyoke cross country team earned a tenth place finish at today’s Purple Valley Classic, hosted by Williams.
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Cross Country Finishes 27th at UMass Dartmouth
September 19, 2009The Mount Holyoke College women’s cross country team earned a 27th place finish today at the 37th annual University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational.
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Friends of Athletics Golf Tournament
September 14, 2009Today's Friends of Athletics Golf Tournament will be played as scheduled. Thank you to all participants. Have a great day!
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Cross Country Takes Fifth at Smith Invitational
September 12, 2009The Mount Holyoke cross country team got its 2009 season underway with a fifth place showing at the Smith Invitational this morning.
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Game of the Week Schedule Unveiled
September 11, 2009The Mount Holyoke College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has released its 2009-10 Game of the Week schedule.
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Kendall Complex Grand Opening
September 11, 2009We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the renovated Kendall Sports & Dance Complex on September 25.
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Mount Holyoke Athletes Enjoy Annual Barbeque
September 10, 2009The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics kicked off its 2009-10 campaign with an outdoor barbeque outside of the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
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Charity Sweeney Named Athletic Trainer and Fitness Center Director
September 02, 2009Mount Holyoke is pleased to announce the hiring of Charity Sweeney as Athletic Trainer and Fitness Center Director.
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2009 Cross Country Slate Unveiled
August 05, 2009The Mount Holyoke cross country team recently released its 2009 slate. The Lyons will open their season at the Smith Invitational on Saturday, September 12.
