Valpo Cross Country Earns 2023-24 Academic Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have earned recognition as All-Academic Teams from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their success in the classroom this year.

Valpo Welcomes Five to Cross Country, Track & Field Programs

Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Vincent Walker has announced the signing of five newcomers who will join the programs for the 2024-25 season.

Walda Shatters Program Record in 10K, Leads Three Beacons Under Previous Record at NCAA Regional

Valparaiso University men’s cross country senior Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) added to his breakout fall in a big way on Friday afternoon, shattering the program record in the 10K at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted by Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. Walda led a trio of Beacons who all outdid the previous program record on Friday and now own the top three times in program history.

Aurand Cracks Top 5 in Program History, Walda Paces Valpo Men

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, hosted by Belmont on Friday at Percy Warner State Park in Nashville. Grace Aurand (Highland, Ind. / Highland) became the first Valpo woman in nearly a decade to crack the program’s all-time top-5, while Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) once again paced the Valpo men.

Cross Country Set for MVC Championship in Nashville

A breakout season from senior Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) may come as a surprise to some, but not to those closest to the Valparaiso University cross country program.

Walda Breaks Program Record at Bradley Pink Classic

Despite running through rainy and muddy conditions, Valparaiso University men’s cross country senior Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) put together the fastest performance in program history, shattering the previous record in the 8K at Friday’s Bradley Pink Classic, hosted by the Braves at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill.

Walda, Aurand Lead Valpo at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Joe Piane Invitational, hosted by Notre Dame on Friday. Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) turned in another strong performance to highlight the day for the Brown & Gold.

Walda Moves to Third in Program Record Book with Performance at Redbird Invite

Reigning Missouri Valley Conference Runner of the Week Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) once again paced the Valparaiso University men’s cross country team on Friday evening at the Redbird Invite, hosted by Illinois State in Normal, Ill. His performance helped the Valpo men finish fourth of 12, while the women’s team was led by Grace Aurand (Highland, Ind. / Highland)

Walda Top-3 Finish Paces Valpo at Winrow Open

The Valparaiso University cross country season is off and running after the Beacons hosted their annual home meet, the Winrow Open, on Friday evening at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso. The top showing of the day came courtesy of senior Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side), who placed third overall and second among those who counted toward team scoring despite racing in a competitive field that included instate foes Purdue and Notre Dame.

Season Preview: Annual Home Meet to Begin Cross Country Season

After making great strides during the first season under Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Vincent Walker, the Valparaiso University cross country program is set to embark upon Year 2 under Walker’s leadership by hosting the Winrow Open at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso.

Valpo Cross Country Reveals 2023 Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs have announced their schedule for the 2023 season, which will take place under the direction of second-year Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Vincent Walker.

Valpo Track & Field Athletes Receive CSC Academic All-District Honors

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s track & field programs had 10 student-athletes receive recognition on Wednesday as College Sports Communicators (CSC, formerly known as CoSIDA) released its academic all-district selections for the 2022-23 season.

Valpo Removes Interim Tag, Names Vincent Walker Director of Track & Field and Cross Country

Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced the promotion of Vincent Walker to Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, removing the interim tag from Walker’s title.

Valpo Cross Country Earns 2022-23 Academic Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have earned recognition as All-Academic Teams from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their success in the classroom this year.

Cross Country, Track & Field Ink Incoming Trio

The Valparaiso University cross country and track & field programs have announced a trio of incoming distance runners for the 2023-2024 academic and athletic year.

Five Beacons Enter Program Record Book in 10K

The Valparaiso University men’s cross country program finished out the 2022 season on a high note as four team members cracked the program’s all-time top 10 in the 10K at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted by Indiana State at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind. on Friday. Ignacio Veloz Bonilla (San Juan, P.R. / American Military Academy) was the forefront of a solid day for the Valpo men by posting the third fastest 10K in program lore.

Cross Country Competes in MVC Championships

The Valparaiso University cross country program took part in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships on Friday morning at LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind. Ellie Roeglin (Delafield, Wis. / Lake County Lutheran) paced the Valpo women, while the men were led by Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side).

Valpo Cross Country Set for MVC Championships

After one of the program’s best meets in recent memory in its final regular-season meet, the anticipation is high as the Valparaiso University cross country team gets set to partake in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships this week.

Four Beacons Crack Program Record Book at Bradley

The Valparaiso University cross country programs garnered significant momentum in advance of the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Championships by virtue of a strong showing at the Bradley Pink Classic, the final meet prior to the conference championship, which was hosted at Newman Golf Course in Peoria on Friday. The Beacons posted a slew of personal records including four entries into the program record book.

Several Beacons with Strong Showings at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams continued the season on Friday by participating in the Joe Piane Invitational hosted by the University of Notre Dame. The Beacons were led by Grace Aurand (Highland, Ind. / Highland) and Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side) in the women’s and men’s races, respectively.

Walda, Aurand Lead Beacons at Spartan Invite

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams hit the road for the first time this season to take part in the Spartan Invitational, hosted by Michigan State on Friday in East Lansing, Mich. The Valpo men were paced by Evan Walda (Fort Wayne, Ind. / South Side), while Grace Aurand (Highland, Ind. / Highland) led the way on the women’s side.

Cross Country Begins Season with Home Meet

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs opened up the 2022 season by hosting the annual Winrow Open at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso on Friday. This marked the first meet under the direction of Interim Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Vincent Walker. The Valpo men were paced by Ignacio Veloz Bonilla (San Juan, P.R. / American Military Academy), while Kaitlynn Leady (Chesterton, Ind. / Chesterton) led the way for the Valpo women.

Season Preview: Cross Country Set to Open 2022 Slate with Home Meet

A new era begins and a tradition continues all at once as the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs open the season on Friday, Sept. 2 by hosting the Winrow Open at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso.

Valpo Reveals 2022 Cross Country Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs have announced their schedule for the 2022 season, which will take place under the direction of first-year head coach Vincent Walker.

Vincent Walker Hired to Lead Valpo Cross Country Program

Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Vincent Walker has been hired as the head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs. Walker will also serve as the distance coach on the track & field staff.

Valpo Cross Country Earns 2021-22 Academic Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have earned recognition as All-Academic Teams from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their success in the classroom this year.

Straubel Closes Cross Country Coaching Career at NCAA Great Lakes Regional

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs concluded their seasons on Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted at Angel Mounds Cross Country Course in Evansville, Ind. This marked the final meet of Mike Straubel’s 35-year run as the head coach of the programs, as Straubel has announced his retirement. The Beacons were led by junior Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern), who cracked the program record book in the men’s 10K race.

Mike Straubel to Retire After 35 Years Leading Valpo Cross Country Programs

When Mike Straubel reflects on his 35-year run as the head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country programs, he will never forget the look of pure joy on a student-athlete’s face after running a personal record or completing an individual achievement.

Cross Country Competes in MVC Championship

Junior Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) led the way for the Valparaiso University men’s cross country team, while senior Maranda Donahue (Delton, Mich. / Delton-Kellogg) clocked the best time for the women’s squad at Friday’s Missouri Valley Conference Championship, hosted by Illinois State at Weibring GC in Normal, Ill.

Cross Country Competes in Final Pre-Championship Tune-Up at Bradley

Valparaiso University men’s cross country junior Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) improved his 8K time that already ranked fourth in program history as the Beacons returned to action on Friday. The men’s and women’s squads competed in the Bradley Pink Classic, which was held at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, Ill. The women were part of a 37-team field and the men were among 31 competing teams in a meet that featured numerous Missouri Valley Conference compatriots.

Carothers, Aurand Lead Cross Country at Joe Piane Invite

Several Valparaiso University men’s cross country runners faced off with elite competition on Friday by participating in the men’s gold five-mile race at the Joe Piane Invitational, hosted at Burke Golf Course in Notre Dame, Ind. In addition, the Valpo women’s squad saw collective improvement from its previous 5K race.

Carothers Cracks Program’s Top 5 at Illinois State Invite

Junior Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern) clocked a top-5 time in program history on Friday evening to lead the way for the Valparaiso University cross country team at the Illinois State Invite, hosted at Weibring Golf Club in Normal, Ill. Carothers finished the 8K in 25.04.4 to lead the Beacons.

Cross Country Begins Season with Winrow Open

The Valparaiso University cross country program opened the season on Friday by hosting the program’s annual home meet, the Winrow Open at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso. The Valpo men’s team was paced by junior Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton Southeastern), while the Valpo women were led by sophomore Grace Aurand (Highland, Ind. / Highland).

Valpo Cross Country Set to Open Season with Home Meet

After a 2020-2021 season that was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Friday will mark a return to normalcy for the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams.

Valpo Unveils 2021 Cross Country Schedule

The Valparaiso University cross country program has announced its schedule for the 2021 season, which begins with the annual home meet on Friday, Sept. 3 at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso.

Valpo Cross Country Receives Academic Awards

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have earned recognition as All-Academic Teams from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their success in the classroom this year.

Carothers Earns All-Conference, Elite 17 Honors at MVC Championships

Eric Carothers (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) provided the highlight of the day as the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Evansville, Ind. to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championships on Wednesday.

Track & Field Preps for MVC Finals by Competing at GVSU, Indiana State

The Valparaiso University track & field and cross country teams were in action this weekend, tuning up for their respective conference championships. Valpo received numerous standout performances on Saturday as the distance runners participated in the GVSU Big Meet hosted by Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., while the remainder of the squad made its way to Terre Haute, Ind. for the Indiana State Invitational.

Valpo Distance Runners Open Season at GVSU; Track & Field Announces Indoor Plans

The Valparaiso University distance runners competed in the Bill Clinger Classic on Friday afternoon at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., opening up a unique spring semester of competition for the track and field and cross country programs.

Missouri Valley Conference Fall Sports Update

Based on continuing uncertainty around the ability to play full-season league schedules safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the lack of a fall NCAA championship opportunity, the Missouri Valley Conference has announced the postponement of Conference schedules and championships in MVC-sponsored fall sports.

Germann Named CoSIDA Third Team Academic All-American

Valpo cross country and track & field graduated senior Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Finneytown) earned elite recognition Thursday for her prowess in the classroom and in competition during her career in the Brown and Gold, as she was named a CoSIDA Third Team Academic All-American. She is the 34th Academic All-American in Valpo Athletics history.

Germann Repeats CoSIDA Academic All-District Recognition

For the second consecutive season, Valparaiso University women’s cross country and track & field runner Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio / Finneytown) has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team for her academic and athletic excellence.

Valpo Cross Country Welcomes 10 Newcomers for 2020 Season

Valparaiso University head cross country coach Mike Straubel announced 10 additions to his program on Wednesday as five newcomers will join the men’s team and five others have signed with the women’s squad for the 2020 cross country season.

Valpo Cross Country Teams Garner Academic Accolades

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have garnered recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their success in the classroom this year.

Three Valpo Runners Enter Record Book at Regional

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in their final race of the 2019 campaign Friday in Madison, Wis. at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. Dominic Paoletti (Monroe, Mich./ Monroe St. Mary), Jack Worman (Hanover Parks, Ill./ Hoffman Estates) and Ignacio Veloz Bonilla (San Juan, P.R./ American Military Academy) joined Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./ University) on the list of the program’s best 10K times.

Bruno, Paoletti Earn All-Conference Honors at MVC Championship

The Missouri Valley Conference men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Valparaiso on Saturday for the MVC Championship. Nine men’s teams and 10 women’s teams faced chilly temperatures and a muddy course to compete for the conference title at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. The Valpo men were led by Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./ University) and Dominic Paoletti (Monroe, Mich./ Monroe St. Mary), both of whom earned all-conference recognition. As a team, the Valpo men turned in their first Top 5 finish in the team standings at a conference meet since 2007, continuing a strong season for head coach Mike Straubel’s team.

Notebook: Valpo Cross Country Set to Host MVC Championships

After Valparaiso University hosted its first championship event as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference with women’s golf last spring, it’s time for cross country to take center stage with the 2019 MVC Championships coming soon to Northwest Indiana.

Valpo Poised for Conference Meet after Strong Showing in Peoria

The Valparaiso University men and women’s cross country teams headed to Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. for the annual Pink Classic on Friday. Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill. / University) and Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/ Finneytown) led their squads in the final push before the conference championships. In addition, Dominic Paoletti (Monroe, Mich. / Monroe St. Mary) cracked the program’s all-time Top 5 in the 8K.

Valpo Enjoys Strong Showing at Joe Piane Invitational

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame for the Joe Piane Invitational on Friday. The men’s team ran a five-mile race, while the women’s team competed in a 5K race. The top three finishers on the men’s team, Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./ University), Ignacio Veloz Bonilla (San Juan, P.R./ American Military Academy) and Dominic Paoletti (Monroe, Mich./ Monroe St. Mary) all set personal bests in the race and finished in the top third of their race.

Bruno, Germann Lead Cross Country at Indiana State

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled Terre Haute for the John McNichols Invitational, hosted by Indiana State on Saturday. The squads were led by seniors Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./ University) and Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/ Finneytown).

Cross Country Begins Season with Annual Crusader Open

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off their seasons on Friday with the 31st running of the Crusader Open at Sunset Hill Farm Country Park. Senior Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Finneytown) and redshirt sophomore Jack Worman (Hanover Parks, Ill./Hoffman Estates) led the team in their respective races.

2019 Valpo Cross Country Season Preview

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams will begin the 2019-2020 season with clear goals in mind.

Two Home Meets Highlight 2019 Valpo Cross Country Schedule

The 2019 slate for the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams features a pair of home dates – one an annual staple and the other an event making its way to Northwest Indiana for the first time.

Valpo Cross Country to Host 2019 MVC Championship

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced that Valparaiso University will host the 2019 MVC Cross Country Championship, which will be held at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso, Ind. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Seven Valpo Athletics Programs Earn NCAA Recognition

Seven athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance.

Valpo Cross Country Squads Earn Academic Honors

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have garnered recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their success in the classroom this year.

Bruno Breaks Another School Record in Season Finale

After lowering his own record in the 8K at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship last weekend, redshirt junior Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill. / University) set another school record — this time in the 10K — at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Friday.

Bruno Lowers School Record, Germann Cracks Program Top 10 at MVC Championship

Redshirt junior Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./University) earned a spot on the Missouri Valley Conference First Team and shattered his own school record, while junior Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Finneytown) moved into Valpo’s all-time Top 10 at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship on Saturday afternoon in Peoria, Ill.

Germann Cracks Program’s Top 10 at Bradley Pink Classic

Junior Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Finneytown) recorded the sixth-best time in Valparaiso University women’s cross country history as the Valpo men’s and women’s teams competed in the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday afternoon.

Bruno Sets 8K Record To Lead Cross Country at Louisville

After moving into the top-10 in program history in the 8K at the Bradley Intercollegiate two weeks ago, redshirt junior Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./University) topped himself on Saturday, breaking Valpo’s 8K record which has stood for 17 years as the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in their third meet of the season at the Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville, Ky.

Cross Country Displays Strong Showing in Peoria

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams had their first road trip of the 2018-19 season on Friday as they traveled to Peoria, Ill. to compete in the Bradley Intercollegiate. The men were highlighted by a pair of Top 10 finishes, including a 10th-place finish by freshman Ignacio Veloz-Bonilla (San Juan, P.R./American Military Academy) and a fifth-place finish by redshirt junior Alexander Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./University). In the women’s race, Valpo was led by junior Katherine Germann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Finneytown), who finished 10th overall, as well as freshman Sarah Messerschmidt (Tower Lakes, Ill./Barrington), who finished 19th on the evening.

Valpo Cross Country Begins Season with Crusader Open

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams began their 2018 campaign by hosting the 30th annual Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm on Friday. A pair of Crusaders highlighted the Top 15 in both races.

Cross Country Season Begins with Annual Crusader Open on Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have a distinct sense of optimism and confidence heading into their second season as members of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Crusaders Release Cross Country Schedule

The Valparaiso University cross country team has unveiled its schedule for the 2018 season.

Five Valparaiso University Athletics Programs Earn NCAA Recognition

Five athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance.

Cross Country Honored for Academic Excellence

The Valparaiso University cross country teams have received recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their hard work in the classroom this year.

Valpo Cross Country Ends Season at NCAA Regionals

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams finished their 2017 seasons on Friday afternoon at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind. The men finished 24th and the women came in 30th. Both squads defeated Missouri Valley Conference foe Evansville and the men also bested Green Bay. Seniors Sidney Noble and Kim Heiny led the charge for the Crusaders.

Valpo Cross Country Races at MVC Championships

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the program’s first Missouri Valley Conference Championships, which were hosted by Missouri State on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders were led by seniors Sidney Noble and Kim Heiny in the 8K and 5K races. Both squads defeated Evansville at the meet.

Crusader Cross Country Wraps Up Regular Season at Bradley Classic

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams ended their regular seasons at the Bradley “Pink” Classic Friday afternoon. At the Classic, the Crusaders faced several Missouri Valley Conference schools, providing a small preview of the Conference championships in a couple weeks. Along with host Bradley, five other MVC schools raced at the meet alongside the Crusaders. Senior Kim Heiny (Burnettsville, Ind./Twin Lakes) led the women and sophomore Victor Fortin (East Peoria, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame) crossed first for the men.

Heiny, Zibricky Lead Cross Country at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams contested the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational Friday afternoon, competing in the Gold Division. The men ran in the five-mile event, while the women raced in the 5K. Senior Kim Heiny (Burnettsville, Ind./Twin Lakes) finished first for the women and junior Ben Zibricky (New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln Way Central) paved the way for the men’s team.

Cross Country Faces Heat at Spartan Invite

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to East Lansing, Mich. for the Spartan Invitational on Friday morning, battling tough running conditions at the meet with the heat and humidity. Senior Kim Heiny (Burnettsville, Ind./Twin Lakes) led the women in the 6K and sophomore Victor Fortin (East Peoria, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame) paced the men in the 8K race.

Valpo Begins Season with 29th Crusader Open

A large crowd surfaced at Sunset Hills Farm to watch the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in the 29th annual Crusader Open on Friday afternoon. Two runners finished in the top-20 for Valpo: senior Sidney Noble (Powhatan, Va./Powhatan) for the men and senior Kim Heiny (Burnettesville, Ind./Twin Lakes) for the women.

Cross Country Season Preview

Racing smart is a philosophy the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams hope to adopt this season. In his 31st season at the helm, coach Mike Straubel wants his athletes to run “smart” and finish strong in races.

Valpo In The Valley: Track and Field/Cross Country

Continuing the #ValpoInTheValley series, which will take a look at each of the Missouri Valley Conference’s 17 sports, are track and field and cross country. Learn about the landscape of The Valley in these sports and hear from cross country head coach Mike Straubel and track and field head coach Ryan Moore as they talk about what their respective programs are looking forward to entering their first season of MVC competition and who will lead the way in 2017-18 for their squads.

Valpo Announces 2017 Cross Country Schedule

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have unveiled their schedule for the 2017 season, their first year of competition in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Valparaiso University to Join Missouri Valley Conference

Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2017. The Crusaders will begin competing for MVC championships in the 2017–2018 academic year.

Crusader Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Recognition

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams have been named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams for their success this past season in the classroom.

Crusader Cross Country Squads Close Season at NCAA Regional

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams finished their respective seasons Friday as they competed in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship, held in Madison, Wis. The men’s squad placed 29th in the 10K and the women finished 31st in the 6K at the Championships.

Crusaders Run Saturday at Horizon League Championships

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country teams ran in the 2016 Horizon League Championships Saturday in Parkside, Wis. The Crusader men and women both finished in ninth place, led by the respective runs from seniors Adam Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./University) and Elizabeth Owen (Freedom, Wis./Freedom).

Four Crusader Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-League Honors

Four Valparaiso University student-athletes have received Academic All-League recognition from the Horizon League as the league released its first set of academic honorees on Friday. Two Crusader women’s soccer players earned the award, while the men’s and women’s cross country squads had one recipient apiece.

Valpo Competes at Notre Dame Friday

The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s cross country squads continued their respective 2016 campaigns on Friday afternoon, running at Notre Dame’s Joe Piane Invitational.

Cross Country Continues 2016 Campaign Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s cross country team split into two groups this weekend, as some Crusaders stayed closer to home at the Gil Dodds Invitational in Warrenville, Ill., while most of the squad traveled to San Diego, Calif. for the USD Invite. The Crusaders finished fifth as a team in San Diego, while the men finished 12th at the Gil Dodds Invite. The women’s team traveled along to California for the USD Invite as well, garnering a sixth-place finish.

Crusaders Kick Off Season Friday

The Valparaiso University cross country teams opened their respective seasons Friday evening with the 28th Annual Crusader Open, as the Crusaders had four runners from each team cross the finish line in the top-ten. Notre Dame took home the team title in both the men’s and women’s races.

Valpo Set to Host Crusader Open Friday Afternoon

Valparaiso University opens its 2016 men’s and women’s cross country season this Friday, Sept. 2 in the 28th Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm. This will be the 23rd straight year in which this meet serves as the Crusaders’ season opener. Valpo will be joined by the men’s and women’s squads from Notre Dame Friday. The women’s 5K race is set to begin at 5 p.m., with the men’s 6K to follow at 5:45 p.m.

Six Crusaders Earn Fall Academic All-League Honors

Six Valparaiso University student-athletes earned spots on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this morning. The men’s soccer program had two student-athletes honored, while women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country and women’s cross country each boasted one honoree.

Juniors Steer Crusaders at NCAA Great Lakes Regionals

The Valpo men's and women's cross country teams concluded its respective seasons Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals in Madison, Wisconsin. Liz Bloy led the Crusader women with a 23:35.5 time in the 6K while Jesse Greenhagen paced the men following his 34:10.2 time in the 10K.

Bloy Earns Second Team All-League Honors at Horizon League Championships

Junior Liz Bloy stopped the clock at 22:44.25 in the 6K race en route to a 14th-place finish. More importantly, she earned All-League honors for the second consecutive season. The Valpo men's cross country team recorded an 8th-place finish at Saturday's Horizon League Championships held in Cedarville, Ohio. Meanwhile, the women's squad finished in 9th place.

Cross Country Prepares for Horizon League Championships

The first Horizon League Championship of the 2015-16 academic year is up for grabs this weekend in Cedarville, Ohio. Follow @HorizonLeague on Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, and Snapchat and check out facebook.com/horizonleague for the latest updates as the Valpo cross country teams return to the Ervin R. King XC Course for their penultimate event of the season.

Morello, Bloy Pace Crusaders at Bradley 'Pink' Classic

Juniors Max Morello and Liz Bloy led the effort for the Valpo cross country teams at Friday's Pink Classic held by Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Morello covered the 8K course in 26:07.5 while Bloy crossed the line in 22:14.3 in the 6K race. The men recorded a 22nd place finish while the women registered a 28th place result.

Cross Country Competes at Joe Piane Invitational

Junior Liz Bloy paced the Crusader pack for the third straight meet as the Valparaiso women's cross country team finished in 19th place in Friday afternoon at the Joe Piane Invitational in Notre Dame. The 5k time was her fastest of the 2015 season thus far. Meanwhile, the men's team finished in 102nd place, led by junior Adam Bruno's 26:35.4 result in the five-mile race.

Cross Country Makes Strong Showing at Friendship Invitational

Junior Dan Walters led the Valpo men's cross country team to a 4th-place finish in the Cedarville Friendship Invitational 8K on Saturday morning; Liz Bloy crossed the line at 19:35.3 in the women's 5K as she guided the Crusaders to a 9th-place result.

Bloy, Bruno Lead Valpo at Crusader Open

The Valparaiso men’s and women’s cross country teams opened their seasons Friday with the Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm. Junior Liz Bloy (Freedom, Wis./Freedom) put forth a strong showing, finishing in 12th place overall with a time of 19:33.0 in the women's 5K. Junior Adam Bruno (Bloomington, Ill./University) paced the Crusaders with a 20:00.2 to post a 13th-place finish.

Mike Straubel Joins the Valpo Coaches Show

Head cross country coach Mike Straubel sat down with Brad Collignon on Tuesday to discuss his 2015-16 roster ahead of Friday's Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm.

2015 Cross Country Schedules Announced

The 2015 men's and women's cross country schedules were approved for release Tuesday. The six-meet slate will see the Brown and Gold competing in five of the same competitions as in 2014. Valpo will again host the Crusader Open, scheduled for Friday, September 4th at Sunset Hills Farm.

Valparaiso Places 10 On Fall Academic All-League Squads

Valparaiso placed a league-high 10 student-athletes over five sports on the Horizon League's 2014 Fall Academic All-League Teams, as announced today by the league office.

Richardson Named Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Month

Senior cross country runner Jessica Richardson was named the Horizon League Scholar Athlete of the Month for October on Thursday.

Cross Country Announces Team Awards

The Crusaders cross country teams announced the winners of their team awards on Tuesday. Jessica Richardson and David Rutkowski were named MVP's, Liz Bloy and Nathan Gafkjen were awarded Most Improved, and the trio of Eileen Carmignani, Michael Salguero and Adam Bruno were selected as the Coach's Award recipients.

Top-Ten Crusader Times Close Season at Great Lakes Regional

The Crusaders cross country teams concluded their seasons today in Madison, Wis. at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. Adam Bruno and David Rutkowski both set the third-best in Valpo history as they crossed the tape in 32:53.

Richardson, Bloy Garner All-League Honors at Horizon League Championships

Jessica Richardson and Liz Bloy garnered First-Team All-League honors with third and fifth placed finishes at the Horizon League Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Both the men and women finished in sixth place.

Cross Country Preps for Horizon League Championships

Valpo's cross country teams travel to the Horizon League Championships this Saturday in Kenosha, Wis.

Richardson Named Horizon League Runner of the Week for Third Time

Jessica Richardson was named the Horizon League Runner of the Week for the third time this season. She broke her PR by 40 seconds at the Bradley Pink Classic this past weekend.

Richardson Sets New Personal Best with Top-Ten Finish at Bradley Classic

Jessica Richardson broke her personal best and second-best Valpo time in a 6K with her 21:12.4 and seventh place finish at the Bradley Pink Classic to pace the Crusaders on Friday.

Richardson Earns Second Runner of the Week Honor After Setting Personal Best

Jessica Richardson earns her second Horizon League Runner of the Week after setting the second fastest Crusader women's 5K time this weekend at Notre Dame.

Richardson Sets Second-Fastest Time, Paces Crusaders at Notre Dame

Jessica Richardson beat her previous personal best by almost a minute as she set the second-fastest Crusader time ever with her sixth place finish at the Notre Dame Invite.

Richardson Named Horizon League Runner of the Week

Senior Jessica Richardson has been named the Horizon League Runner of the Week after her third place finish at the Western Invitational. The award is the fourth of her career and first this year.

Crusaders Compete Internationally in Western Invitational

The Crusaders men's and women's cross country teams traveled north of the border this weekend to race in the Western Invitational. The Brown and Gold were paced by seniors Jessica Richardson and David Rutkowski.

Richardson, Bloy Pace Crusaders at Opening Meet

The Crusader's cross country teams opened their season Friday night at the Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm. Jessica Richardson and Liz Bloy both finished in the top ten for the women.

Cross Country Opens Season with Crusader Open

The Crusader cross country teams open their seasons on Friday with the 26th annual Crusader Open. They will be running against Notre Dame, IUPUI, and Western Michigan's women's team.

2014 Cross Country Schedules Released

Six-meet slate will send the Brown and Gold to Canada after opening weekend at Crusader Open on Sept. 5th; head coach Mike Straubel eyes top three finishes for both men's and women's squads as depth appears poised to emerge.

Crusaders Place Eight on Fall Academic All-League Squads

Valparaiso placed eight student-athletes across five sports on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this afternoon.

Cross Country Season Concludes in Madison

The Crusaders wrapped up their cross-country seasons at the NCAA Regionals in Madison, Wisconsin Friday. The men's team turned in a 29th-place finish while the women's squad earned a 30th place result.

Richardson Earns First Team All-League; Rutkowski Clinches 20th at HL Championships

Richardson finishes 5K in 18:49.19 for 7th place; Rutkowski crosses line at 26:43.09 to claim 20th place finish in Horizon League Championships at Boardman High School in Ohio.

Richardson's Work Ethic Puts Her on the Fast Track

Junior Jessica Richardson's name is all over the women's cross-country record books. Her academic numbers are even more remarkable. Check that out along with her rigorous training routine in this week's special edition of Inside Valpo Athletics.

Richardson Again Leads the Pack as Valpo Women Place 21st at Bradley Classic; Men Finish 19th

Junior Jessica Richardson turned in a 6K time of 21:51 at the Bradley "Pink" Classic, good for 32nd place overall; Rutkowski paces the men at 26:04 in the 8K, Przybyla just behind at 26:15.

Rutkowski Paces Crusaders at Notre Dame Invitational; Richardson Again Leads Women

Men's cross country finished 22nd at the Notre Dame Invitational behind David Rutkowski's time of 27:34 on 5-mile track; Jessica Richardson crosses line of 5K race at 18:25.4, helps women's team to 23rd place finish.

Richardson Named Horizon League's Runner of the Week

Junior earns her third HL Runner of the Week Award after clocking a time of 23:29.84 at the challenging 6,100-meter Van Coutland course in the Iona Meet of Champions on Saturday.

Women's Cross Country Records 12th Place Finish at Iona Meet of Champions, Rutkowski Crosses Line at 28:18 on Men's Side

Jessica Richardson takes 18th place overall in the Women's 6K with a time of 23:29.84; Rutkowski crosses line at 28:17.16 in the Men's 8K in Bronx, New York.

Women Take 2nd, Men 3rd at Crusader Open

Jessica Richardson clocked in at 18:39.7 to clinch 7th place at the Crusader Open. Richardson helped her team to a second place finish Friday at Sunset Hills Farm.

Crusaders Announce 2013 Cross Country Schedule

Valparaiso cross country head coach Mike Straubel announced today the Crusaders’ schedule for the upcoming 2013 season, featuring the season-opening Crusader Open.

Crusader Cross Country Announces Incoming Freshman Class

Valparaiso cross country head coach Mike Straubel announced today the incoming freshman class for the Crusaders' program in 2013, with eight male and five female newcomers. Among the newcomers are Crown Point H.S. graduate Dan Walters and Conner Ennis, who attended Chesterton H.S. for two years.

Ten Crusaders Named to Academic All-Horizon League Squads

Valparaiso placed a league-high ten student-athletes over five sports on the Horizon League's 2012 Fall Academic All-League Teams, as announced by the league office.

Valpo Women Compete at Regional Meet Friday

The Valparaiso women’s cross country squad closed out the 2012 season on Friday afternoon in Madison, Wis., running to a 30th place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, led by sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North), who ran the second-fastest 6K time in Crusader history.

Fourth-Place Finish by Richardson Paces Valpo at HL Championships

Sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) ran to a fourth-place finish on Saturday afternoon to lead the Valparaiso women’s cross country team to a seventh-place finish at the 2012 Horizon League Championships in Kenosha, Wis.

Richardson Repeats as HL Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week

Valparaiso sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) has been named the Horizon League women’s cross country Runner of the Week for the second straight weekend of competition following a second-place finish at the Evansville Invitational on Saturday.

Richardson Finishes Second as Valpo Women Run at Evansville

Sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) continued her string of top-ten finishes in the 2012 season on Saturday, running to a second-place finish at the Evansville Invitational in Evansville, Ind. to lead the Valparaiso women’s cross country team as it finished in fourth place.

Richardson Named Horizon League Runner of the Week

Valparaiso sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) has been tabbed the Horizon League Female Runner of the Week after an impressive performance at the Notre Dame Invitational last Saturday.

Richardson Paces Crusader Women at Notre Dame

Valparaiso sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) posted the fourth-fastest 5K time in Crusader history on Friday afternoon as the Valpo women ran to a 15th-place finish in the Gold Race of the Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind.

Richardson Finishes 10th to Lead Crusader Women at Indiana Intercollegiates

Valparaiso sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) ran to a tenth-place finish on Friday afternoon to lead the Crusader women's cross country team to a 14th-place finish at the Indiana Intercollegiates in Terre Haute, Ind.

Richardson leads the Crusaders with a top-ten finish

Sophomore Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) put a top-ten overall finish in the books Friday, running in the first meet of the season for the Valparaiso women’s cross country team at the Crusader Open.

Valparaiso Announces 2012 Cross Country Slate

Four races within the state of Indiana, including the season-opening Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm, will prepare the Valparaiso cross country teams for the Horizon League Championships as head coach Mike Straubel announced the Crusaders’ 2012 schedule today.

Three Crusader Runners Earn Academic All-League Honor

Three Valparaiso cross country student-athletes were awarded Horizon League Academic All-League honors as the league revealed the squads. Sophomore Claire Johnson (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie) represented the Crusaders on the women’s side, while junior Joe Johnson (Darien, Ill./Downers Grove South) and senior Jordan Piaskowy (Crete, Ill./Illiana Christian) each earned the accolade on the men’s side.

Crusader Cross Country Announces Year-End Awards

Mike Straubel announced today the year-end awards for the Valparaiso men’s and women’s cross country teams, highlighted by the honoring of the squads’ Most Valuable Runners from the 2011 campaign: senior Nick Fagan (Sycamore, Ill./Sycamore) and freshman Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North).

Valpo Women Compete Saturday at NCAA Great Lakes Regional

The Valparaiso women's cross country team closed the 2011 campaign by beating out three fellow Horizon League squads en route to a 29th-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio.

Johnson Leads Crusader Women at HL Championship Meet

Sophomore Claire Johnson (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie) ran to a 20th-place finish to lead the Valparaiso women’s cross country team as it finished ninth on Saturday morning at the 2011 Horizon League Championships in Cleveland, Ohio.

Richardson Posts Top-Ten Finish as Valpo Women Place Eighth

Freshman Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) recorded the first top-ten finish of her career, running to a ninth-place finish on Saturday at the Evansville Invitational in Evansville, Ind. to lead the Valparaiso women's cross country team, which posted an eighth-place team finish.

Crusader Women Place 16th Friday at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso women’s cross country team, led by freshman Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North), ran to a 16th place finish in the Gold race at the Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind. on Friday afternoon.

Richardson Posts Top-15 Finish to Lead Valpo Women

Freshman Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) registered the second top-15 performance of her young career to lead the Valparaiso women’s cross country team as it competed Saturday at the Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md.

Richardson Leads Valpo Women in Her Debut

Freshman Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) debuted with a bang Friday afternoon at the Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Park, running to a 14th place finish to lead the Valparaiso women’s cross country squad.

Crusader Women Set For 2011 Campaign

A small and youthful squad will take to the cross country trails this year, as the Valparaiso women’s cross country team prepares for the start of the 2011 season this weekend.

Valparaiso Announces 2011 Cross Country Slate

Four races, including the season-opening Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm, will prepare the Valparaiso cross country teams for the Horizon League Championships as head coach Mike Straubel announced the Crusaders' 2011 schedule today.

Valpo Women End 2010 Campaign at NCAA Regionals

The Valparaiso women's cross country team finished ahead of three fellow Horizon League squads on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders closed out the 2010 season at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in Rochester, Mich.

Johnson Leads Crusader Women's Effort at Horizon League Championships

Paced by a 23rd-place finish by freshman Claire Johnson (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie), the Valparaiso women's cross country team finished in ninth place Saturday at the 2010 Horizon League Championships in Chicago, Ill.

Zehel, Bowman Pace Valpo to Third-Place Finish at Evansville

Led by top-15 finishes from freshman Nicole Zehel (Wixom, Mich./Lutheran Westland) and fifth-year senior Whitney Bowman (Portage, Ind./Portage [Purdue]), the Valparaiso women's cross country team ran to a third-place finish Saturday at the Evansville Invitational in Evansville, Ind.

Crusaders Compete at ND Invitational Friday

Freshman Claire Johnson (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie) paced the Crusader pack for the first time in her career as the Valparaiso women's cross country team finished in 17th place Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind.

Crusader Women Compete Friday at Spartan Invitational

The Valparaiso women's cross country team took to the course for the second time this season on Friday afternoon, competing at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, Mich. Fifth-year senior Whitney Bowman (Portage, Ind./Portage [Purdue]) paced the Crusader runners.

Crusader Women Open Season With Third-Place Finish

The Valparaiso women's cross country team kicked off the 2010 season Friday at Sunset Hills Farm with the Crusader Open for the 17th straight year, finishing in third place among the five competing teams. Freshman Grace Shemwell (Clinton, Iowa/Clinton) led the Crusaders in her first collegiate race.

Crusader Women's Squad Set for 2010

It is a youthful and small squad that will hit the course for the 2010 Valparaiso women's cross country season, as the Crusaders have just eight runners, including just two upperclassmen. But head coach Mike Straubel has confidence in his squad's ability to come together as a unit as the team looks to move up the Horizon League standings this season.

Valparaiso Announces 2010 Cross Country Slate

Four races within the state of Indiana, including the season-opening Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm, will prepare the Valparaiso cross country teams for the Horizon League Championships as head coach Mike Straubel announced the Crusaders' 2010 schedule today.

Bradford Earns Third Team Academic All-American Honors

Valparaiso University's Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) has been named to the ESPN the Magazine women's track and field/cross country Academic All-America Third Team, as voted on by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). Bradford is the fourth Crusader athlete to earn Academic All-American honors this academic year.

Three Crusaders Earn Academic All-District Honors

A trio of Valparaiso seniors were honored Thursday as the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V women's cross country/track and field teams were released. Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) and Lindsey Gilman (South Bend, Ind./Marian) both earned First Team accolades, while Windy Santa Cruz (Fall Creek, Wis./Fall Creek) was a Second Team selection.

Crusaders Announce Three Additions for 2010

Valparaiso cross country head coach Mike Straubel announced today that Claire Johnson, Grace Shemwell and Grace Watkins have all agreed to join the Crusader women's cross country and track squads as freshmen during the 2010-2011 school year.

Three Crusader Runners Earn Academic All-League Accolade

Chris Bednarczyk (Westfield, Ind./Westfield), Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) and Lindsey Gilman (South Bend, Ind./Marian) represented the Valparaiso men's and women's cross country squads on the respective Horizon League Academic All-League teams.

Valpo Women Conclude Season at Great Lakes Regional

The Valparaiso women's cross country squad finished up its 2009 season Saturday morning at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in Bloomington, Ind., running to a 30th place finish.

Valpo Women Run to Ninth-Place Finish at Horizon League Championship

The Valparaiso women's cross country team ran Saturday morning at the Horizon League Championship in Milford, Mich., running to a ninth-place team finish.

Valpo Women Return to Competition at Bradley

The Valparaiso women's cross country team returned to action for the first time in two weeks Friday afternoon in Peoria, Ill., taking 19th place at the Bradley Classic.

Gilman Paces Valpo Women at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso women's cross country team was in action Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational, running to a 17th place finish in the Gold Race.

Crusaders Finish Sixth Saturday at Vanderbilt

The Valparaiso women's cross country squad placed five runners in the top-third of the field Saturday at Vanderbilt's Commodore Classic in Nashville, Tenn., helping the Crusaders to a sixth-place team finish.

Crusaders Place Fourth at Season Opener

Led by a 16th-place showing from Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago), the Valparaiso women's cross country team ran to a fourth-place finish Friday evening at the Crusader Open, contested at Sunset Hills Farm in Valparaiso.

Senior-Laden Squad Takes to the Course in 2009 for Crusaders

While the Valparaiso women's cross country team lost one of the top runners in program history in Laura Rolf to graduation following last season, a ton of experience returns for the 2009 campaign, as everybody else who finished among the Crusaders' top-five runners in any meet last year is back, including six seniors.

Crusaders Announce 2009 Cross Country Schedule

The Valparaiso cross country squads will open the season at home for the 16th consecutive year in one of four races to prepare for the Horizon League Championships, as head coach Mike Straubel announced the Crusaders' 2009 schedule today.

Three Crusaders Named to Academic All-District Squads

Valparaiso placed a district-high three athletes on the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V women's track and field/cross country squad, as voted on by CoSIDA and announced today. Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) and Lindsey Gilman (South Bend, Ind./Marian) each earned a spot on the first team, while Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) received second team honors.

Crusader Squads Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Recognition

Both the Valparaiso men's and women's cross country teams have been awarded U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors for the 2008 season, as announced today by the USTFCCCA.

Four Crusaders Earn Academic All-League Recognition

Lindsey Gilman (South Bend, Ind./Marian), Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) and Caitlin Sauerhage (Rising Sun, Ind./Rising Sun [Indiana]) were all named to the 11-athlete Horizon League Academic All-League squad for women's cross country, while Chris Honig (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South [Indiana]) received the same recognition on the men's side.

Rolf Earns Horizon League Athlete of the Year Honors

For the second straight year, Valpo senior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named the Horizon League Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year. Rolf is the first runner in Crusader cross country history to earn multiple League Athlete of the Year honors.

Rolf Earns All-Region Honors as Valpo Closes Season at Great Lakes Regional

Crusader senior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) earned All-Region honors for the fourth time in as many years as the Valparaiso women's cross country team closed out its 2008 campaign with a 28th place finish Saturday at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in West Lafayette, Ind.

Rolf Wins Second Consecutive Horizon League Championship

Senior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) made her first victory of the season a big one Saturday, taking the Horizon League individual championship in Green Bay, Wis. while helping the Valparaiso women's squad to a fourth-place team finish.

Rolf Named Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Crusader senior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) was named the Horizon League Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week today after her second-place finish at the Evansville Invitational on Saturday.

Rolf Leads Crusader Women at Evansville

Led by Laura Rolf's (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) season-best second-place finish, the Crusader women's cross country team ran to a sixth-place finish Saturday morning at the Evansville Invitational.

Crusader Cross Country Squads Adjust Schedule

The Valparaiso men's and women's cross country teams, which were originally scheduled to compete next Saturday, October 18 at the NCAA Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind., will run at the Evansville Invitational on the 18th instead.

Crusaders Return to Action at Notre Dame

The Valparaiso women's cross country team returned to action Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational, finishing in 17th place in the gold race.

Crusaders Place Eighth at Indiana Intercollegiates

The Valparaiso women's cross country team returned to action Friday at the Indiana Intercollegiates in Bloomington, Ind., placing eighth out of the 21 squads competing at the meet.

Crusaders Open Season With Fourth-Place Finish

The Valparaiso women's cross country squad opened the 2008 campaign at its home course of Sunset Hills Farm on Friday afternoon, placing fourth in the 20th annual Crusader Invitational.

Crusaders Ready for 2008 Campaign

The Valparaiso women's cross country team made an immediate impact on the Horizon League in its first season running in the new league, as Laura Rolf captured the individual championship and the Crusaders ran to a fourth-place team finish at the league championships.

Crusaders Announce 2008 Cross Country Slate

The Valparaiso men's and women's cross country teams will compete four times, including once over their home course at Sunset Hills Farm Park, before heading to the Horizon League Championships as head coach Mike Straubel released the teams' schedules today.

Rolf Receives Academic All-District Accolade

Valparaiso University’s Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V women’s track and field/cross country Second Team for the second consecutive year, as announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Rolf Named Horizon League Athlete of the Year

Valparaiso junior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) was named the Horizon League women’s cross country Athlete of the Year today.  Rolf finished the season with five victories in seven races, including a winning effort at the Horizon League Championship.

Rolf Places in Top-50 at NCAA Championships

Junior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) earned a top-50 finish at the NCAA Championships for the second straight year Monday in Terre Haute, Ind., finishing in 48^th position out of an elite field of 253 runners.

Rolf Finishes Sixth as Valpo Competes at Great Lakes Regional

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) earned a second consecutive trip to the NCAA Cross Country Championships with a sixth-place finish Saturday morning in Bloomington, Ind., as she paced the Valparaiso women’s squad at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Five-for-Five: Rolf Wins Horizon League Championship; Button Earns First Team Honors as Crusaders Finish Fourth

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) won her fifth consecutive race Saturday morning at Sunset Hills Farm Park in Valparaiso, winning the Horizon League Championship and helping the Crusaders to a fourth-place team finish.

Rolf Breaks Own School Record; Wins For Fourth Time in 2007

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) continued her stellar junior campaign Saturday morning, winning for the fourth time in as many races and breaking her own 5K school record at the Evansville Invitational in Evansville, Ind.  Rolf helped lead Valparaiso to a tie for fourth place in the team standings.

Rolf Receives Third League Honor of the Season

For the third time this season, junior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named the Horizon League women’s cross country Athlete of the Week.

Rolf Wins Third Consecutive Race With Dominating Performance at Notre Dame

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) dominated the Gold Race at the Notre Dame Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind. Friday afternoon, covering the five-kilometer course in 17:04, setting a new school record for the distance and winning the race by 46 seconds.

Rolf Receives Repeat Horizon League Honor

For the second week in a row, junior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named the Horizon League’s Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after winning the Boston College Open last weekend.

Rolf Wins for Second Straight Week; Crusaders Finish Seventh

Rolf Earns League Athlete of the Week Honors

The Horizon League announced today that junior Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named its Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week for her performance last Friday at the Crusader Open.

Rolf, Button Finish 1-2 For Valpo at Crusader Open

Crusader Squad Poised for 2007 Season

Coming off of a runner-up finish in the 2006 Mid-Continent Conference Championships, the best league finish in program history, the Valparaiso women’s cross country team moves into the Horizon League with high aspirations for the 2007 campaign, led by one of the nation’s best runners in junior Laura Rolf.

Men's, Women's Cross Country Squads Earn Academic Honors

The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced that Valparaiso's men's and women's cross country teams have each earned All-Academic team honors. In addition, Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) received All-Academic individual accolades for her athletic and academic performance this past fall.

Rolf Places 41st at NCAA National Meet

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) finished 41st Monday afternoon at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind.

Rolf Named Mid-Con Athlete of the Week

Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Cross Country Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after registering a third-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional last weekend to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Valparaiso Looks for First Conference Title

The Valparaiso women's cross country team has its sights set on its first conference championship as the squad travels to Lee's Summit, Mo. to run in the Mid-Continent Conference Championship meet on Saturday.

Rolf Smashes School Record at Pre-Nationals

Sophomore Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) continued to plow through the Crusader record books Saturday morning, shaving a ridiculous 1:19 off her own 6K school record at the 2006 Pre-Nationals meet in Terre Haute, Ind.

Laura Rolf Carries Crusaders in Near-Record Style

Sophomore Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) obliterated her previous career-best and nearly broke one of Valpo's most hallowed school records Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational Blue Race, leading the Crusaders against 18 of the nation's top teams.

Crusaders Earn First Ever Regional Ranking

Behind two strong efforts in the season's first two events, the Valpo women's cross country team is ranked eighth in the Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association (WICCA) Great Lakes Regional Poll, the first ever ranking for the program.

Crusaders Outstanding at Indiana Intercollegiates

The Valpo women's cross country team, fresh off a win at the Crusader Invitational, continued their brilliant opening to the season with a second place finish at the 26-team Indiana Intercollegiates Friday in Terre Haute, Ind.

Laura Rolf Named Mid-Con Athlete of the Week

After winning the Crusader Invitational and leading the Brown and Gold to their first ever team win at the event Friday, sophomore Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) was today named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week.

Valpo Wins First Crusader Invitational in Style

For the first time in the 18-year history of the event, the Valpo women's cross country team won the Crusader Invitational Friday, riding the one-two finishes of Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) and Danielle Nunnelly (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) to best second-place Notre Dame by one point at Sunset Hills Farm.

Valpo Poised for Major Breakthrough in 2006

For three straight seasons the Crusader women's cross country team has been building, finishing third at the conference championships each of the last three years. But now, with two of the Mid-Con's 10 fastest runners back and primed for bigger things, the Brown and Gold have their sights set higher; all the way to the top of the Mid-Continent Conference.

Crusaders Fourth in Mid-Con Preseason Poll

After a strong third place finish in 2005, the Valparaiso University women's cross country team has been picked to finish fourth in the Mid-Continent Conference by a preseason poll of the league's eight head coaches.

Crusaders Announce 2006 Schedule

The Valparaiso University cross country teams will host the 18th annual Crusader Cross Country Invitational September 8 at Sunset Hills Farms, kicking off a 2006 season that includes seven meets around the Midwest.

Valpo Places 19th at NCAA Great Lakes Reginoal

Freshman Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) broke her own school record with a 6K time of 22:04.3, leading Valpo to a 19th place finish in the 32-team NCAA Great Lakes Region Cross Country Championship Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.

Rolf Breaks School Record at Mid-Con Championships

Freshman Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest) ran a school-record 22:08.5 to finish in fourth place at the 6K Mid-Continent Conference Championships, leading Valpo to a third-place finish Saturday at Sunset Hills Farm.

Crusaders Taking Aim at Mid-Con Title

The Valparaiso women's cross country team looks to improve third place team finishes in 2003 and 2004 as they head into Saturday's Mid-Continent Conference Championships at Sunset Hills Farm.

Crusader Women Earn Runner-up Finish at Evansville

Behind top-six finishes from Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest H.S.) and Rachael Button (Farmington Hills, Mich./Farmington H.S.), Valparaiso earned a runner-up finish at the Evansville Invitational on Saturday.

Crusaders Finish in Top Half at Notre Dame Invitational

Led by Laura Rolf's (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest H.S.) 12th place effort, Valparaiso earned an 11th place finish as a team in the gold division of the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday afternoon in South Bend, Ind.

Rolf Earns Mid-Con Athlete of the Week Award

Valparaiso University freshman Laura Rolf (Rochester, Mich./Lutheran Northwest H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after her performance at the Stanford Invitational.

Crusaders Finish Fourth at Stanford Invitational

Valparaiso placed four runners in the top-30 on the way to a fourth place finish Saturday evening at the Stanford Invitational.

A Pair of Crusaders Compete at Augustana Friday

Valparaiso sent a pair of runners to the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational hosted by Augustana on Friday afternoon in Davenport, Iowa.

Valpo Women Race to Runner-Up Finish at Crusader Invite

Led by four runners in the top-14, Valparaiso's women's cross country team opened the 2005 season in impressive fashion on Friday afternoon, placing second out of eight teams at the Crusader Invitational held at Sunset Hills Farm.

Crusader Women Selected Fourth in Preseason Cross Country Poll

After finishing third at last year's Mid-Continent Conference Championships, the Valparaiso University women's cross country team has been picked to place fourth this upcoming season in the preseason poll as voted upon by the league's head coaches.

Valpo to Host Mid-Con Cross Country Championships as 2005 Schedule is Released

Valparaiso University will host the 2005 Mid-Continent Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships on October 29 while also competing in seven other races during the upcoming season as head coach Mike Straubel has announced his fall schedule.

Crusader Women Finish 18th at NCAA Regional

Danielle Nunnelly (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) set a new school mark as Valparaiso's women's cross country team earned an 18th place finish on Saturday morning at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships held in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Nunnelly Named to Mid-Con Second Team for Second Straight Season

Valparaiso University's Danielle Nunnelly (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) has been named to the All Mid-Continent Conference Second Team for the second straight season.

Crusader Women Third at League Championships

Valparaiso tied its best finish ever at the Mid-Continent Conference Championships on Saturday morning, finishing in third place at the league's annual event held in Rochester, Mich.

Nunnelly Leads Valpo to Second Place Finish at Evansville

Danielle Nunnelly (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) turned in the second fastest five-kilometer time in Valparaiso University history, helping to lead the Crusaders to a second place finish at the Evansville Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

Cross Country Schedule Change Sends Crusaders to Evansville Invitational Next Saturday

A change in Valparaiso University's men's and women's cross country schedule for next Saturday, October 16, will see the Crusaders travel to Evansville, Ind. to compete in the Evansville Invitational.

Popp Leads Valpo at Loyola Lakefront Invitational

Valparaiso finished in 23rd place at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, Ill.

Valpo Finishes Fifth in Notre Dame Invitational Gold Race

Led by Rachel Button's (Farmington Hills, Mich./Farmington H.S.) 19th place finish overall, the Valparaiso University women's cross country team finished in fifth place in the Gold Race of the Notre Dame Invitational held in Notre Dame, Ind. on Friday afternoon.

Crusader Women Finish Fifth at Indiana Intercollegiates Friday

Valparaiso's women's cross country team ran its way to a fifth place finish on Friday afternoon at the Indiana Intercollegiate Championships Division I race held West Lafayette, Ind.

Valpo Fourth at Crusader Invitational

Valparaiso earned a fourth place finish on Friday evening at its annual Crusader Invitational held at Sunset Hills Farm.

Valpo Women Tabbed Fourth in Cross Country

Valparaiso University's women's cross country team has been selected to finish fourth at the annual Mid-Continent Conference Cross Country Championships according to the preseason poll conducted by the league's head coaches.

Valpo Runners to Compete over Six Weekends in 2004

Valparaiso University's men's and women's cross country teams will compete over six weekends, including the season-opening Crusader Invitational, as the 2004 schedule was released on Thursday.

Valpo Finishes 22nd at NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Valparaiso University's women's cross country team earned a 22nd place finish in a field of 30 schools on Saturday morning at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships held in Terre Haute, Ind.

Nunnelly Named Newcomer of the Year, Three Crusaders Earn All-Conference Honors

Danielle Nunnelly (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) was named Mid-Continent Conference Newcomer of the Year, and was one of three Crusaders to earn Second Team All Mid-Continent Conference honors following the Mid-Con Cross Country Championships held on Saturday.

Crusader Women Place 3rd at Mid-Con Championships Marking Highest Finish Ever

Valparaiso University's women's cross country team placed all five scorers in the top-16 places overall as the Crusaders earned a third place finish at the Mid-Continent Conference Cross Country Championships held in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday morning. The third place finish is the best in school history for the Brown and Gold.

Crusaders Run at Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational

Valparaiso's men's cross country team finished in 17th place at the Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational held on Saturday in Kenosha, Wis. as those Crusaders that did not run at the Pre-NCAA Meet competed in the invitational.

Valpo Women Compete at Wisconsin-Parkside

Valparaiso's women's cross country team finished in 17th place at the Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational held on Saturday in Kenosha, Wis.

Valpo Women Complete Final Tune-Up for Mid-Con Championships

Valparaiso's women's cross country team finished 32nd at the Pre-NCAA Meet held in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday afternoon in the Crusaders final competition prior to the Mid-Continent Conference Championships.

Crusaders Run at Loyola Lakefront Invitational

Valparaiso's women's cross country team sent eight individuals to the Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, Ill. and came away with a 38th place finish overall.

Valpo Earns Fourth Place Finish at Notre Dame

Danielle Nunnelly's (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) fifth place finish overall led the Valparaiso Crusaders to a fourth place finish as a team on Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational.

Valpo Fifth at Indiana Intercollegiates

The Valparaiso University women's cross country team finished in fifth place out of 22 teams on Friday afternoon at the Indiana Intercollegiate Championships held in Terre Haute, Ind.

Valpo Women Finish Third at Crusader Invitational

Elizabeth Whiting (Parma, Mich./Western H.S.) finished in third place to help lead Valparaiso University to third place finish as a team at the Crusader Invitational held at Sunset Hills Farm on Friday afternoon.

Valpo Women Picked Third in Preseason Poll

Valparaiso's women's cross country team has been tabbed to finish in third place in the Mid-Continent Conference in 2003 according to the preseason poll which was voted upon by the league's head coaches.

Valpo Cross Country Announces 2003 Schedule

Valparaiso University head cross country coach Mike Straubel has announced his 2003 schedule which has the Crusaders competing on six different weekends this fall.

Crusader Women among Nation's Top in Grade Point Average

The Valparaiso University women's cross country team was named an All-Academic Cross Country Team, With Distinction after finishing 32nd in the country in team grade point average.

Nunnelly Commits to Run at Valpo

Valparaiso University women's cross country coach Mike Straubel has announced that Danielle Nunnelly has signed an institutional letter to run at Valpo this fall.

Valpo Finishes 23rd at Great Lakes Regional

The Valparaiso women's cross country team finished its 2002 campaign with a 23rd place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday morning.

Nelson Set School Record at Mid-Cons as Times Revised

After an error in the timing was corrected, Rachel Nelson (Lee's Summit, Mo./Lee's Summit H.S.) ended up setting the Valparaiso University six-kilometer school record.

Nelson and Mikel Earn All-Conference Honors

Valparaiso University's Rachel Nelson (Lee's Summit, Mo./Lee's Summit H.S.) and Amy Mikel (Lemont, Ill./Fenwick, H.S.) each earned Second Team All Mid-Continent Conference honors at the 2002 Mid-Continent Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday morning.

Crusader Women Tie for Fourth at 2002 Mid-Con Cross Country Championships

The Valparaiso University women's cross country team finished in a fourth place tie at the Mid-Continent Conference Cross Country Championships held in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday morning.

Crusaders Compete in Pre-NCAA Meet and Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational

The Valparaiso women's cross country team finished in 19th place at the Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute, Ind. on Saturday afternoon, while also placing 29th at the Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational in Kenosha, Wis.

Valpo Women Race at Loyola

Five Valparaiso cross country members that did not compete at the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday raced at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Saturday afternoon in Chicago.

Valpo Places 5th at Notre Dame

Battling heavy winds and rain, the Valparaiso women's cross country team finished in fifth place at the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday afternoon.

Valpo Places Fourth at Indiana Intercollegiates

The Valparaiso women's cross country team finished fourth at the Indiana Intercollegiate Championships on Friday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.

Whiting Earns Athlete of the Week Honors

Valparaiso University junior cross country runner Elizabeth Whiting (Parma, Mich./Western H.S.) has been named Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after an impressive opening meet.

Whiting Wins Valpo Invitational as Valpo Finishes Second in Season Opening Meet

Valparaiso University junior Elizabeth Whiting (Parma, Mich./Western H.S.) won the Crusader Invitational on Friday afternoon, completing the six-kilometer course in 22:54 to lead the Crusaders to a second place finish in their season opener.

Valpo's 2002 Cross Country Schedule Set

The 2002 Valparaiso University men's and women's cross country schedule is set and has been released by head coach Mike Straubel.