4/26/2022
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.
1/27/2022
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.
11/12/2021
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.
11/2/2021
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.
10/29/2021
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.
10/15/2021
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.
10/1/2021
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.
9/17/2021
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.
9/3/2021
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).
9/1/2021
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.
7/2/2021
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.
