https://www.wubearcats.com en-us https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/22_CC_All-Academic_2010.html SALEM, ORE. -- Five Willamette University cross country runners have received All-Academic status from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2010 season. Three members of the Willamette men's team and two runners on the Bearcat women's team were chosen for the All-Academic award. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/22_CC_All-Academic_2010.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/20_CC_NCAA_Championships.html WAVERLY, IOWA -- Willamette University men's cross country runner Stefan Redfield (Sr., Sisters, OR/Sisters HS) and WU women's cross country runner Kimber Mattox (So., Bend, OR/Bend HS/Cornell Univ.) earned All-America honors at the 2010 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 20. The 8-kilometer men's race and the 6-kilometer women's race were hosted by Wartburg College. The top 35 runners in each race earned All-America recognition. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/20_CC_NCAA_Championships.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/19_CC_NCAA_Championships_Preview.html WAVERLY, IOWA -- The Willamette University cross country teams are ready for the NCAA Division III Championships, set for Saturday, Nov. 20 at Wartburg College. Willamette will field a complete men's team and will be represented by two runners in the women's race. The men's championship course will cover 8 kilometers, while the women's race will be 6 kilometers in length. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/19_CC_NCAA_Championships_Preview.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/17_CC_McGuirk_Region_Coach_of_the_Year.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University Head Coach Matt McGuirk has been named 2010 NCAA Division III West Region Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). McGuirk recently led the Bearcats to the men's team championship at the NCAA West Regional. He will be leading the team into the NCAA Championships this weekend at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/17_CC_McGuirk_Region_Coach_of_the_Year.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/15_cc_national_rankings.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team is ranked #14 in NCAA Division III for the second time this season, in rankings released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday, Nov. 15. The Bearcats moved up 15 places after winning the West Regional title at Bush's Pasture Park on Saturday. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/15_cc_national_rankings.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/ncaa_selects_atlarge_bids_to_cross_country_championships.html INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- When the 2010 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships get underway on Saturday, Nov. 20 in Waverly, Iowa, Willamette University will be competing with a men's team entry, plus two runners from the women's team. The 8-kilometer men's race and the 6-kilometer women's race will be held at Wartburg College, which is hosting the championships. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/ncaa_selects_atlarge_bids_to_cross_country_championships.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_men_win_west_regional_championship_in_cross_country.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team edged out Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to win the NCAA Division III West Regional championship on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Bush's Pasture Park. Willamette finished with a team score of 63, while CMS registered a team score of 65. Whitworth University took third place with a score of 80. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_men_win_west_regional_championship_in_cross_country.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_ready_to_host_ncaa_west_regional_in_cross_country.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will host the 2010 NCAA Division III West Regional in cross country this Saturday, Nov. 13, on the grass course at Bush's Pasture Park. Action will get underway with the 8-kilometer men's race at 11 a.m. (PST), followed by the 6-kilometer women's race at 12 p.m. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_ready_to_host_ncaa_west_regional_in_cross_country.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mens_and_womens_cross_country_continue_to_be_ranked.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team is currently ranked #29 in this week's NCAA Division III National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Bearcat men's team also holds the #4 ranking in the West Region. The WU women's cross country team is ranked #4 in the West Region. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mens_and_womens_cross_country_continue_to_be_ranked.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_and_mattox_win_northwest_conference_titles_in_cross.html TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University runners Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) and Kimber Mattox (So., Bend, OR/Bend HS/Cornell Univ.) have won individual titles at the Northwest Conference Cross Country Championships, held at Fort Steilacoom Park on Saturday, Oct. 30. Castillo won the men's 8-kilometer race and Mattox finished first in the women's 6-kilometer race. Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_and_mattox_win_northwest_conference_titles_in_cross.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_2.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University cross country teams will be in Lakewood, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 30 to compete in the 2010 Northwest Conference Championships. Action at Fort Steilacoom Park is set to get underway at 10 a.m. (PDT) with the men's 8-kilometer race, which will be followed by the women's 6-kilometer race at 11 a.m. University of Puget Sound is hosting the event. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_2.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_compete_at_beaver_classic_in_corvallis.html CORVALLIS, ORE. -- A group of Willamette University cross country runners participated in the Beaver Classic in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 23. The meet was held at Avery Park, with the women competing in a 6-kilometer race and the men competing in an 8-kilometer race. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_compete_at_beaver_classic_in_corvallis.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_mens_cross_country_team_moves_up_to_14_in_national_p.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team moved up one spot to #14 in this week's NCAA Division III National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The Bearcat men's team also holds the #1 ranking in the West Region. The WU women's cross country team is ranked #4 in the West Region. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_mens_cross_country_team_moves_up_to_14_in_national_p.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_chosen_nwc_cross_country_studentathlete_of_the_week.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University runner Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Men's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for the third time this season. Castillo earned this week's honor for his efforts at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 16. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_chosen_nwc_cross_country_studentathlete_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamettes_mattox_chosen_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University runner Kimber Mattox (So., Bend, OR/Bend HS/Cornell Univ.) has been named the Northwest Conference Women's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts at the Mike Hodges Invitational on Friday, Oct. 15. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamettes_mattox_chosen_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_mens_cross_country_competes_at_bill_dellinger_inv.html EUGENE, ORE. -- Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) placed 24th overall in the men's 8-kilometer race at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. hosted by the University of Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 16. The meet was held at Pre's Trail in Alton Baker Park. Castillo recorded a time of 24:38.62. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_mens_cross_country_competes_at_bill_dellinger_inv.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mattox_finishes_second_in_womens_race_at_mike_hodges_invitat.html OREGON CITY, ORE. -- Kimber Mattox (So., Bend, OR/Bend HS/Cornell Univ.) of Willamette University placed second overall behind unattached runner Christine Babcock in the women's 5-kilometer race at the Mike Hodges Invitational, hosted by Clackamas Community College on Friday, Oct. 15. Babcock won the race in 17:15.18. Mattox registered a time of 17:56.88 as the top collegiate finisher. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mattox_finishes_second_in_womens_race_at_mike_hodges_invitat.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/post_57.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team advanced three more positions to #15 in this week's NCAA Division III National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Bearcat moved up 14 spots a week ago to take the #18 ranking. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/post_57.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University runner Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Men's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts at the Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 2. Castillo led Willamette to a fifth place team finish in the men's Cardinal standings, which featured teams from all three NCAA Divisions. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_cross_country_continues_to_be_ranked.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University is ranked #18 this week in the NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The Bearcat men's team also is ranked #1 in the West Region, while the Willamette women's team is listed at #4 in the West Region. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_cross_country_continues_to_be_ranked.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_mens_cross_country_places_fifth_at_charles_bowles_wi.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team took fifth place at the Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational, hosted by the Bearcats on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Bush's Pasture Park. Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) led Willamette by placing 20th among 239 runners in the Men's Cardinal 8K Race. Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcat_mens_cross_country_places_fifth_at_charles_bowles_wi.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/charles_bowles_willamette_invitational_set_for_36th_annual_e.html SALEM, ORE. -- It has become one of the significant events in Salem each year. Just as the Art Fair, State Fair and other annual activities have gained a place in the Capital City, so has the Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational made a name for itself over the years. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/charles_bowles_willamette_invitational_set_for_36th_annual_e.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_cross_country_teams_are_ranked_in_west_region.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's and women's cross country teams continue to be ranked in the West Region of NCAA Division III. This week, the Bearcat men's team is ranked #3 in the Region, while the WU women are ranked #5. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_cross_country_teams_are_ranked_in_west_region.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_is_ranked_32_in_ncaa_division_iii_mens_cross_coun.html SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University men's cross country team is ranked #32 this week in the NCAA Division III National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Bearcat men's team also is ranked #3 in the West Region, while the Willamette women's team is listed at #5 in the West Region. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_is_ranked_32_in_ncaa_division_iii_mens_cross_coun.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_compete_at_linfield_invitational_in_cross_country.html WHEATLAND, ORE. -- A group of Willamette University cross country runners competed at the Linfield Preview at Willamette Mission State Park on Saturday, Sept. 25. Willamette finished in second place behind Oregon State University in the women's competition. The Bearcats were fourth in the men's team standings. Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_compete_at_linfield_invitational_in_cross_country.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_is_ranked_22_in_mens_cross_country_poll.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University is ranked #22 this week in the NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country National Coaches Poll, released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The Bearcat men's team also is ranked #3 in the West Region, while the Willamette women's team is listed at #5 in the West Region. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_is_ranked_22_in_mens_cross_country_poll.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mattox_earns_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html SALEM, ORE. -- Kimber Mattox (Jr., Bend, OR/Bend HS/Cornell University) from Willamette University has been chosen the Northwest Conference Women's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts at the Willamette Grass Course on Friday, Sept. 17. Mattox won the 5-kilometer women's race and contributed to Willamette taking the women's team title. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/mattox_earns_nwc_studentathlete_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_earn_top_five_places_in_mens_race_at_willamette_gra.html SALEM, ORE. -- Led by a first place finish from Leo Castillo (Jr., Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS), the Willamette University men's cross country team earned the top five places for a perfect team score of 15 at the Willamette Grass Course on Friday, Sept. 17. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/bearcats_earn_top_five_places_in_mens_race_at_willamette_gra.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_selected_nwc_cross_country_studentathlete_of_the_we.html SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University junior Leo Castillo (Parkdale, OR/Hood River Valley HS) has been named Northwest Conference Men's Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts at the Pier Park Invitational in Portland, Ore., on Friday, Sept. 10. Castillo placed second in the 8-kilometer men's race and helped Willamette take second in the team standings. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/castillo_selected_nwc_cross_country_studentathlete_of_the_we.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_remains_17_in_mens_cross_country_national_ranking.html SALEM, ORE. -- Following a solid performance at the Pier Park Invitational on Sept. 10, the Willamette University men's cross country team retained its #17 ranking in this week's NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll. Willamette also held the #17 position in the Preseason Poll. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/xc/2010-11/releases/willamette_remains_17_in_mens_cross_country_national_ranking.html