2016 Men's Cross Country News
Christopher Newport's Zach Campbell Receives CAC Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year
June 05, 2017
Christopher Newport University senior cross country/track & field runner Zach Campbell (Berryville, Va./Clarke County) was honored by the Capital Athletic Conference athletic directors as the 2015-16 Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Christopher Newport Men's Cross Country Places 11th at NCAA Championships
November 19, 2016
Grayson Reid and JJ LaPointe both finished in the top-60 to lead the 23rd-ranked Christopher Newport men's cross country team wrapped up a tremendous 2016 campaign with an 11th-place finish at the NCAA National Championships on Saturday afternoon at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Lousville, Ky.
Mary Washington Volleyball, Christopher Newport Men's Cross Country, and Salisbury Field Hockey Continue Quests for NCAA Championships
November 17, 2016
A trio of CAC teams will continue their quests for NCAA Championships this weekend, as Mary Washington volleyball, Christopher Newport men's cross country, and Salisbury field hockey remain alive in NCAA postseason play.
Christopher Newport's Grayson Reid, Matthew Barreau Earn Top Regional Cross Country Honors
November 15, 2016
After claiming the Regional Championship on Saturday, Christopher Newport junior Grayson Reid has been named the South / Southeast Athlete of the Year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, while Christopher Newport head coach Matthew Barreau was honored as the region's top coach after leading the men's squad to the team title over the weekend.
Reid, Christopher Newport Capture Titles at NCAA South/Southeast Regional Championship
November 12, 2016
Grayson Reid secured the individual championship and led Christopher Newport to the team title at the NCAA South/Southeast Region Championships at Berry College's Clara Bowl, highlighting regional performances around the conference on Saturday.
Reid, Christopher Newport Dominate 2016 All-CAC Men's Cross Country Team
November 03, 2016
YORK, Pa. - For the second straight year, Christopher Newport junior Grayson Reid and head coach Matthew Barrea took home the top conference honors following a team title for the Captains at the CAC Men's Cross Country Championship. Adding to that, freshman Zachary Witt completed the sweep of the major awards for CNU as the top rookie finisher.
Reid, Christopher Newport Repeat as CAC Men's Cross Country Champions
October 29, 2016
The Christopher Newport men's cross country team secured the top four placings and landed eight runners in the top 10 en route to its second straight CAC Championship on Saturday in Hershey, Pa.
VIDEO: CAC Men's Cross Country Pre-Championship Webcast
October 25, 2016
The 2016 CAC Men's Cross Country Championship meet will be hosted by Penn State Harrisburg this Saturday at the Hershey Entertainment Complex in Hershey, Pa. Race time for men's 8k is set for 11 a.m., followed by the women's 6k at noon.
Christopher Newport Junior Grayson Reid Selected as CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week
October 18, 2016
Christopher Newport junior Grayson Reid was selected as the CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week after winning the CNU Invitational with a time of 25:21. That clocking in the 8k marked the fastest by any competitor at the meet, beating the 18 Division I competitors as well as all 40 runners in the non-Division I portion of the race. Guided by Reid's efforts, the Captains won the meet with a perfect score of 15.
Salisbury Senior Connor Hesselbirg Secures Second CAC Men's Cross Country Weekly Award of 2016
October 11, 2016
Salisbury senior Connor Hesselbirg was named the CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after finishing sixth at the DeSales Invitational on Saturday. Hesselbirg posted a time of 25:55 to lead all CAC runners and help the Sea Gulls place third in the team standings in the 8k race.
Salisbury Freshman Branson Oduor Claims CAC Men's Cross Country Weekly Honors
October 04, 2016
Salisbury freshman Branson Oduor was awarded as the CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week after capturing the individual title at the 28th Annual Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday. Branson finished with a time of 25:48.74 in the 8k race with an average mile time of 5:11.6.
Mary Washington Sophomore Kyle Pfohl Earns CAC Men's Cross Country Weekly Award
September 20, 2016
Mary Washington sophomore Kyle Pfohl was honored as the CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week after leading all college division runners with a first-place finish at the William & Mary Invitational on Friday. Pfohl crossed the line with a time of 19:53.3 in the 6k, helping the Eagles to a second-place team finish.
Frostburg State Sophomore Robert Romano Named CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week
September 13, 2016
Frostburg State sophomore Robert Romano collected CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors after capturing the individual title at the Westmoreland Invitational for the second straight year. Romano crossed the line in 17:16.4 to claim first place, leading the Bobcats to the team crown. Frostburg State totaled 21 points with six runners inside the top 10.
Salisbury Senior Connor Hesselbirg Secures CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week
September 07, 2016
Salisbury senior Connor Hesselbirg earned CAC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors after taking third place individually and leading the Sea Gulls to the meet win in the Salisbury Fall Classic on Saturday.
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY PRESEASON POLL: Christopher Newport Unanimous Choice to Repeat
September 01, 2016
After finishing second in the first two years as members of the conference, Christopher Newport broke through in 2015, placing five runners among the top 12 in the championship race to capture its first CAC Men’s Cross Country Championship. With seven all-conference performers back in the fold this fall, it’s no surprise that the Captains were the unanimous pick to repeat in a vote among conference head coaches.
Brian Cunningham Tabbed as Marymount Cross Country Coach
August 15, 2016
Marymount (Va.) University Director of Athletics Jamie Reynolds announced on Wednesday the hiring of the newest Head Coach of the men's and women's cross country teams, Brian Cunningham.