2011 Cross Country Media Guide by Alan Weston

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Keep up with the Bobcats at www.GCBobcats.com GENERAL INFORMATION Georgia College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Georgia College Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Health Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Bobcats on the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Georgia College Athletics Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Peach Belt Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 GEORGIA COLLEGE STAFF Dr. Dorothy Leland, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Staff Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 GEORGIA COLLEGE COACHING STAFF Joe Samprone, Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rich Dobson, Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Steven Cary, Gradauae Assistant . . . . . . . . . 11 2010 REVIEW 2010 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33 2010 Men’s Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2010 Women’s Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2011 PREVIEW Team Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Team Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Senior Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14, 21-26 Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-30 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

GEORGIA COLLEGE HISTORY Georgia College Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 GEORGIA COLLEGE QUICK FACTS Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1889 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milledgeville, Georgia Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stas Preczewski Nickname .....................................Bobcats Colors......................Hunter Green & Navy Blue Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Campus Affiliation/Conference . . . NCAA II/Peach Belt Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . Wendell Staton Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Samprone

MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS

Georgia College & State University, established in 1889, is Georgia’s Public Liberal Arts University. University System of Georgia

The 2010 Georgia College Cross Country Media Guide was published by the Georgia College & State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. It was written and edited by Al Weston, Sports Information Director. Assistance was provided by Joe Samprone, Katie Parker and Tyler Peck. The cover was designed by Al Weston. Photography was by Tim Vacula and the GCSU Sports Information Department archives. Information concerning Milledgeville, Ga., used with permission from the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

GEORGIA COLLEGE

Founded in 1889, Georgia College has grown from an initial enrollment of 88 women from within the state to an annual count of more than 6,250 male and female students from all over the world. Georgia College, originally founded as the sister institution to Georgia Tech, is now the designated public liberal arts university for the state of Georgia. Georgia College began as Georgia Normal and Industrial College, offering young women educational opportunities in teaching, office skills and economics. Georgia College has been co-educational since 1967. Georgia College’s College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Business, Education, and Health Sciences are fully accredited. The University also distinguishes itself by taking advantage of expanding technology resources such as electronic classrooms, an interlibrary network system, and distance learning centers. Georgia College’s range of degree programs is the broadest in the midstate, with more than 80 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels offered by a highly qualified faculty in a supportive environment. As Georgia’s public liberal arts university, Georgia College is committed to the foundations of the liberal arts education: preparation, adaptation, and an approach to life with a broader perspective. Among its academic achievements, Georgia College was the first senior college in the system to award master’s degrees in business administration and public administration and was also the first to implement admission requirements for completion of the high school College

Preparatory Curriculum. In conjunction with the U.S. Air Force at Robins Air Logistics Center, Georgia College operates the nation’s only Logistics Education Center, awarding the only bachelor’s and master’s degrees in logistics systems in the country. G e o r g i a College is located in Milledgeville, the antebellum capital of Georgia. The white columns and spacious lawns of the main campus cover several blocks of downtown Milledgeville. The block occupied by the oldest part of the college was Milledgeville’s Penitentiary Square through most of the 19th Century. The peach-colored stucco mansion was home to Georgia’s governors from 1838 to 1868. At the Milledgeville campus, the new complements the old. In the last two decades, the college has restored or renovated many historic structures and adapted them for office and classroom use. Since 2002, new state-of-the-art residence halls have been built and the library has undergone a major expansion. A diverse student body, spirited faculty, and dedicated administration study and work in many of the city’s historic houses and buildings.

ACADEMICS Continually striving for academic excellence, Georgia College has long prided itself as one of the finest institutions of learning in the southeast. In its early years the university was renowned for training teachers; more recently it has grown into the liberal arts university of the University System of Georgia. The institution offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. More than 60 percent of Georgia College & State University’s faculty holds the doctoral degree, and the majority are actively involved in research in their fields. The Georgia College Athletic Department is committed to student-athlete excellence both on and off the playing field. The coaching staffs at Georgia College have committed themselves to recruiting student-athletes who are academically capable and motivated to obtain a college degrees. All potential student athletes must be granted admission into the university and cleared through the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. The moment a student-athlete decides Georgia College is the right place to be, the athletic department provides personal support, academic counseling and professional development to ensure that they will get the most of their years wearing the Green and Blue. The Georgia College Athletic Department has set up an academic support program which provides tutoring services to student-athletes, and is designed to help and encourage athletes to excel in the classroom. The women’s basketball program at Georgia College has taken additional steps to ensure that its student-athletes earn a degree. The Mentor Program teams a returning Georgia College player with a newcomer in order to assist with classwork and personal development. Newcomers also attend weekly organizational sessions that emphasize time management. Continuing its tradition of leadership in education, Georgia College is the first of the state’s universities to phase in requirements for completion of all college preparatory curriculum requirements before enrollment. Undergraduate course offerings include liberal arts and professional degree programs that provide students with breadth and depth of preparation for their intended careers. All degrees build on a broadly based general education program that includes the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences. Undergraduate programs offer opportunities for specialization in the arts and sciences and in preprofessional and professional areas including business, education, and nursing. Georgia College’s range of degree programs is the broadest in the midstate, with 65 undergraduate, 35 graduate and 20 preprofessional programs. The university also provides graduate studies in several specialties of the arts and sciences and in business, education and health sciences. Admission is based on criteria specific to each program. These programs are designed to be responsive to the needs of contemporary students. Georgia College boasts of one of the top libraries in Middle Georgia. The Russell Library underwent a $19.5 million expansion and renovation to form the Georgia College Library and Information Technology Center and added 93,000 square feet to

the existing structure. It was re-opened in 2004 and houses more than 180,000 hardbound volumes and subscribes to more than 14,000 print and electronic periodicals.

DEGREES, MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Liberal Studies, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Rhetoric, Sociology, Spanish, Theatere; Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting, Economics, General Business, Management Information Systems, Management, Marketing; Bachelor of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Early Childhood Education, Health Education, History, Mathematics, Middle Grades Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Special Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Teacher Certification Areas, Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Social Science), All Grades (Art Education, French/Spanish, Health & Physical Education, Health Education, Instructional Technology, Music Education, Special Education); Pre-Professional Programs: Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Engineering, Forestry, Health Administration, Law, Medical Records Administration, Medical Technology, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry and Osteopathy, Theology, Veterinary Medicine; Master of Arts and Sciences: English, History, Creative Writing, Music Education, Public Administration, Biology, Criminal Justice, Logistics Management; Master of Education: Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education, Library Media, Instructional Technology; Masters in College of Busines: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting, Business Administration with Concentration in Managment Information Systems, Management Information Systems; College of Heath Sciences: Health Promotion, Human Performance, Outdoor Education Administration, Music Therapy, Nursing.

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

Dr. Stas Preczewski

Georgia College Interim President

University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. announced today that he has appointed Dr. Stas Preczewski, currently vice president for academic and student affairs at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), to serve as interim president at Georgia College. Preczewski’s appointment, effective July 1, 2011, follows GC President Dr. Dorothy Leland’s appointment as president of the University of California, Merced. Dr. Leland has served in her position since January 1, 2004. Preczewski has served in his current position since GGC’s founding in 2006. He was responsible for overseeing GGC’s process for initial regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which was achieved in 2009; and also helped GGC obtain initial Federal Financial Aid approval. He also supervised the hiring of over 500 faculty and academic staff. “The System is full of exceptional leadership and we are fortunate to be able to call on Dr. Preczewski to lend his talents to GC as we go

through this transition,” said Davis. “His novel, creative and innovative leadership, as evidenced at Georgia Gwinnett, will be invaluable.” Preczewski earned a Ph.D. specializing in higher and adult education, educational psychology and cognitive psychology from the University of Missouri in 1997. He has a Master of Arts degree specializing in strategic planning from the United States Naval War College earned in 1998 and a Master of Science degree specializing in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of Massachusetts earned in 1987. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in agricultural engineering and economics in 1980. Preczewski serves on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia’s Task Force on Retention and Graduation Rates and the System’s Council on General Education. He also currently serves on the State Task Force on Gates Foundation Initiatives. Preczewski has received a number of recognitions and awards, including a fellowship from the American Council on Education, 20032004, which he spent at Wake Forest University. Preczewski has also presented a number of papers, authored and co-authored studies and served as a lecturer. Preczewski currently resides in Buford, Georgia, with his wife Jean of 30 years, and has three children: Kristen (27), Michael (26) and David (24), all currently serving as Army officers.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Wendell Staton

Georgia College Athletic Director

Wendell Staton begins his second year as Director of Athletics for the 10-sport Division II athletic department. Staton comes to Georgia College from UNC Pembroke, in Pembroke, N.C. where he most recently served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement

since 2005. “We're delighted to have Wendell Staton joining us to lead our Athletics program,” said Dr. Harshbarger. “He brings an unusually broad background in collegiate athletics, community leadership and university advancement work, and all of those skills will be important assets that will benefit the future of GC Athletics.” Prior to his work in the advancement office at UNCP, he served as the Director of Recreation and Parks in Lumberton, N.C. for four years. Staton worked for UNC Pembroke originally as a coach and lecturer; heading up the golf program, serving as men’s basketball assistant and teaching in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation program from 1996-2002. Staton earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, adding a Master’s of Education from Georgia College in 1993. “I would like to thank Dr. Leland for the opportunity to lead the Georgia College Athletic Department,” said Staton. “As an alumnus and former member of the coach-

ing staff, I have great affection for the University and Milledgeville. My family and I are excited about joining the community.” Staton is no stranger to Georgia College athletics, having patrolled the sideline as a men’s basketball graduate assistant coach from 1991-93 under head coach Mark Simons. He also shows intercollegiate coaching for Armstrong Atlantic State University, Elon University and Campbell University on his resume. “Georgia College has been a model of consistency on and off the playing field,” added Staton. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, community, student-athletes, and coaches as we strive to continue the success and rich tradition of Bobcat Athletics.” Staton becomes just the sixth Athletic Director in the 40-year history of Georgia College athletics. He couldn’t have taken over at a better time, as the Bobcats are fresh off winning the 2008-09 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Commissioner’s Cup, the all-sports trophy for excellence on the playing field. Georgia College is perennially one of the top academic institutions in the league as well, evidenced by landing 92 student-athletes on the coveted PBC Presidential Honor Roll. All in all, Staton has worked at PBC-member institutions for 16 years. Staton is married to the former Yvette Renaud. Their children are Ellen, age 17, and Charlie, age 15.

HEALTH PROMOTIONS

SPORTS MEDICINE Comprehensive medical care is coordinated for all Bobcat student-athletes under the direction of a team physician and a staff of nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainers. Undergraduate student interns from the athletic training education program assist the professional staff in their duties while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the allied healthcare field. With a physician referral, the staff is also available to treat Georgia College faculty, staff, and students for their outpatient rehabilitation.

The first goal of the program is to help prevent athletic injuries from occurring. Recognizing that some injuries and illnesses are inevitable, the professional staff works under the supervision of the team physician to diagnose those conditions, to provide initial treatment and follow-up care including any rehabilitation, and to counsel students on available treatment options. By providing quality care as early as possible, studentathletes are able return to the field of play as soon as possible while decreasing their risk of reinjury.

the art modalities such as ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, and laser as well as other treatment methods to alleviate pain and swelling, increase strength and flexibility, and decrease risk of reinjury in the athletes treated there. Treatment and rehabilitation take place in the 1000 square foot athletic training room at the Centennial Center, as well as a smaller satellite facility at West Campus. A member of the athletic training staff is available at every practice and competition for the Bobcat teams throughout their respective seasons.

CONDITIONING The Bobcats have the opportunity to work with a worldclass strength and conditioning instructor in Dr. Mike Martino. With support from undergraduate members of the exercise science program, Martino uses his lengthy experience in physiological testing and training methods for Georgia College student-athletes to maximize theirbodiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; potential.

Services in the athletic training room include state of

HEALTH PROMOTIONS STAFF

Paul Higgs

Dr. Mike Martino

Head Athletics Trainer, A.T.C. Paul Higgs is in his 14th year at Georgia College. He came to the university from Perry Hospital, where he served as athletic trainer for Perry High School. Prior to that, he worked as the athletic trainer at the Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, Georgia, for four years where he was the director of the physical medicine department at the hospital and athletic trainer for Southland Academy. Higgs has also been very involved with the US Olympic Committee's Volunteer Medical Program, with appointments to the medical staff of the 1999 Pan American Games and the 1998 Goodwill Games. The Albany, Georgia, native earned his bachelors degree in Sports Medicine from Valdosta State University in 1989 and his masters degree in Health and Physical Education from Georgia Southwestern State University in 1996. He was certified as an athletic trainer by the NATA Board of Certification in 1989. In addition to his duties with the Bobcat teams, Paul also is an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department, teaching in the accredited Athletic Training education program. Higgs currently serves as President of the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association and recently co-authored a textbook, Perspectives in Athletic Training. Paul and his wife, Karen, live in Milledgeville and have two children, Mary Helen and Matthew.

Steven P. Niergarth, D.O.

Dr. Steven Niergarth enters his 13th year as Georgia Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orthopedic surgeon, and currently works at the Milledgeville Bone & Joint Specialists. Dr. Niergarth, a native of Michigan, attended undergraduate and medical school at Michigan State University. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Lansing General Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Michigan State University to complete a fellowship in arthroscopic, reconstructive, and sports medicine surgery. He also cared for Michigan State University athletes for seven years before moving to Georgia. Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Niergarth holds memberships with the American Osteopathic Association and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He has also written and published numerous scientific articles and has presented research at national meetings. Dr. Niergarth and his wife, Heidi, have two daughters. During his free time he enjoys water sports, camping, golfing, and woodworking.

Director of Human Performance Laboratory

Dr. Mike Martino is in his 14th year at Georgia College and is responsible for physiological testing for several of the Bobcat athletic teams. As the director of the Human Performance Lab, Dr. Martino conducts tests for maximal oxygen consumption, flexibility, speed & agility, and strength as well as body composition and nutritional analysis. Dr. Martino earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology in 1995 from the University of Alabama and served as an assistant coach for the Crimson Tide swim team. He coached the U.S. national team from 1990 through 1996. He is married to Olympic gold medalist Angel Martino, and the couple has two sons, Michael and Mark.

Assistant Athletic Trainers

Eva Beaulieu

Assistant Athletic Trainer, A.T.C.

Eva Beaulieu is in her third year as an assistant athletic trainer at Georgia College. She spent two years as an assistant at LaGrange College. She recieved both her bachelors in health science and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in health promotion at Georgia College.

Steven Everett, ATC Graduate Assistant First Year

Jaimee Reyna, ATC Graduate Assistant Second Year

Ben Gearhart, ATC Graduate Assistant First Year

MEDIA INFORMATION

On the Air

For the third season, select road contests and all home matches will be broadcast on the campus radio station: WGUR 88.9 FM. The broadcast will also be available on the Campus Radio web site at www.GCSURadio.com. Both sports information staff members as well as students from the school’s mass communication program will provide play-by-play and color commentary.

Media Information

The Georgia College sports information office is responsible for all media relations and marketing and promotions related to the university’s 10 varsity athletic programs. Press releases, rosters, statistics, and schedules can all be found on the Georgia College Athletics web site at www.GCSUBobcats.com. Georgia College head coach Joe Samprone, his assistant coaches and players will be available for interviews in person or via telephone on occasions when prior arrangements have been made. Please make all interview requests through the Georgia College Sports Information office by calling 478-445-1779. Coach Samprone and selected players will be available for postgame interviews after a brief 10-minute cooling-off period at the conculsion of a match.

Sports Information

Al Weston begins year number six as Georgia College’s Sports Information Director. Weston came to Milledgeville, Ga. by way of Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Pa. There, he was in charge of media relations for an 18-sport Division II athletic program, including Division I wrestling and field hockey. Among his career highlights at Lock Haven, he helped promote the 2006 National Champion Lady Eagle softball squad, the 2006 Division II Female Athlete of the Year Kristen Erb, and hosted multiple post-season tournaments. Prior to his time at LHU, Weston served as graduate intern at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, working as primary contact for field hockey, men’s golf and baseball. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from KSU in 2000, adding a M.A. in sport and recreation management in 2003. Weston is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), and is a District Coordinator for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Program. He won the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Region Women’s Volleyball SID of the Year from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Weston and his wife, Erin have two children--Torin (5) and Al III (3) and live in Gordon, Ga.

Brian DeCandia Sports Information Graduate Assistant Second Season

Where Can I Find Bobcat Athletic Coverage? Newspaper

Union Recorder Milledgeville, Ga. Sports - Brent Martin Baldwin Bulletin Milledgeville, Ga. Sports - Chris McKearney Macon Telegraph Macon, Ga. College Sports - Mike Lough

Radio

WMVG 102FM/1450AM Sports - Scott MacLeod WJFL 101.9FM Sports - Michael Cowan

Television

WMAZ - CBS Macon, Ga. WPGA - ABC Macon, Ga. WMGT - NBC Macon, Ga.

DeCandia joins the sports information office for his second season. He came to Georgia College from St. Joseph’s College (Maine) where he worked in the sports information office as a student assistant, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management in 2010.

Matt Dalby Sports Information Graduate Assistant Second Season

Dalby joins the sports information office for his second season. He came to Georgia College from UNC Asheville where he earned a management marketing degree while playing baseball for the Bulldogs.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Athletic Administration Wendell Staton, Director of Athletics ................................................................................................................................478-445-6341 Jimmy Wilson, Associate Athletic Director........................................................................................................................478-445-2082 Steve Barsby, Assistant Athletic Director..........................................................................................................................478-445-1779 Ginger Chaffinch, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA ..........................................................................................................478-445-6870 Patti Weimer, Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................................................478-445-6341 Ken Farr, Faculty Athletics Representative ......................................................................................................................478-445-1804 Paul Higgs, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................................................478-445-1787 Eva Beaulieu, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer ..................................................................................................................478-445-1794 Al Weston, Sports Information Director ............................................................................................................................478-445-1779 Head Coaches Baseball - Tom Carty........................................................................................................................................................478-445-1692 Women’s Basketball - Maurice Smith ..............................................................................................................................478-445-4010 Men’s Basketball - Terry Sellers ......................................................................................................................................478-445-4289 Cheerleading - Jimmy Redus............................................................................................................................................478-445-6341 Cross Country - Joe Samprone ........................................................................................................................................478-445-6341 Golf - Jimmy Wilson ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-2082 Soccer - Hope Clark ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-4011 Softball - Jamie Grodecki ................................................................................................................................................478-445-6871 Tennis - Steve Barsby ......................................................................................................................................................478-445-1778 Other Numbers of Interest Admissions Main Office ....................................................................................................................................................478-445-2774 Toll-Free (In-State) ........................................................................................................................................................1-800-342-0471 Campus Tours ................................................................................................................................................................478-445-1283 Graduate Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................478-445-6289 Records ............................................................................................................................................................................478-445-6286 Student Locator ..............................................................................................................................................................478-445-2772 GC Transcripts ................................................................................................................................................................478-445-2773 Bookstore ........................................................................................................................................................................478-445-4382 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................................................478-445-5149 Fiscal Services (Business Office) ......................................................................................................................................478-445-5254 Public Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................478-445-4054 University Housing ..........................................................................................................................................................478-445-5160 GC Fax Numbers Athletic Department ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-1790 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................................478-445-1914

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The Bobcat cross country baseball, softball and soccer teams compete at the Peeler Athletic Complex. The West Campus Cross Country Course opened in fall 2008, and hosted the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Championships that season. Located minutes from the main campus, the Peeler complex underwent a major facelift in 1992 with the addition of box seats and the renovation of the backstop for the baseball field. The softball field was built in 1990 complete with a scoreboard and bleachers. Built in 2003, Bobcat Field at West Campus provides an excellent venue for some of the best collegiate soccer available in the state of Georgia. The soccer-specific facility features new light fixtures to host evening competition, a prominent scoreboard to keep fans in the know and well-manicured hybrid bermuda grass turf. In fall 2009, the Bobcats added impressive covered grandstand seating to the facility, so Bobcat fans can enjoy the games despite the weather. Officially part of the Peeler Complex - including the baseball and softball fields nearby - the field was opened in the fall of 2004, the first varsity season for Bobcat soccer. Prior to the 2009 season, Georgia College began construction on seatback stands to the vicwing hillside, improving the viewer’s experience while adding a more complete feel to the facility as a whole. The Bobcats have had success on the home pitch, 30-13-9 in their five seasons, including three Peach Belt Tournament Quarterfinal victories. The ‘Cats were 4-3-4 at home in 2009. Georgia College has many fine athletic facilities in which to compete, highlighted by the $9 million multipurpose Centennial Center. The Centennial Center, which was completed in the fall of 1989, serves as the home for the Georgia College men and

women’s basketball teams as well as the offices of the Bobcat athletic department. Located within the historical district of Milledgeville, the 95,000 square-foot building also houses the Department of Kinesiology, and the Center for Health and Lifestyles. The completion of the facility guaranteed that the Bobcats would be competing in one of the finest on-campus arenas in the state of Georgia and the southeast. The Center has a seating capacity of 4,071 fixed seats and can accommodate up to 800 additional persons with the arranging of chairs on the floor. It features foldout end zone and upper bleachers and three full size basketball courts. Its primary use is for Bobcat basketball, but it also is excellent for large events such as concerts, conference general sessions or exhibits. In addition, the Centennial Center serves as the home of the nationally ranked Georgia College men and women’s tennis teams. Seven lighted laykold surface courts are located just outside of the Centennial Center. The Centennial Center also has a three-lane 1/8-mile walking/running indoor track, an outdoor swimming pool, a free-weight room, four racquetball courts and an athletic training room. In 1996 lights were added to both parks, and the complex was dedicated to Mike Peeler, the former athletics director at Georgia College. The baseball field was renamed in honor of John Kurtz, the former coach who put Georgia College baseball on the map. New dugouts were constructed in 2005 along with a new softball pressbox. Softball grandstands were added in 2009, as well as the leveling of the baseball infield. The Georgia College golf team competes multiple beautiful courses the area, including Harbor Club, the Golf Club at Cuscowilla and Little Fishing Creek Golf Course. These courses provide Bobcat golfers with outstanding home venues.

West Campus Cross Country Course History Sept. 6, 2008 ....First Meet Oct. 25, 2008 ....PBC Championship Host

Course Records 5K (W) ..18:45, Allison Kreutzer (Clayton St., 2008) 8K (M) ..26:07, Fidelis Mutiso (Clayton St., 2008) Georgia College Course Records 5K (W) ..20:07, Karissa Ekstrom (2008) 8K (M) ..27:49, Colin Conroy (2008) 10

2011 BOBCAT COACHING STAFF

Joe Samprone Head Coach Dr. Joe Samprone has been the head coach of the Bobcats since 2000 after serving as an assistant coach in 1998 and 1999. Samprone, originally from Boston, taught Economics at Georgia College from 1983-2003. The Bobcat women's cross country team had the best season in school history in 2009, blistering the course for a runner-up finish at the PBC Championships. They carried that momentum to the NCAA Southeast Regional, narrowly missing an NCAA Finals qualifying spot by taking fourth overall. The Bobcat men's cross country team had a strong season in 2007, evidenced by Samprone picking up his first Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year honor. The Bobcats took third at the conference meet, and then added an 11th place finish at the South Region Championships. The men had their highest-ever conference finish at second in 2006. Samprone earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 1971, and MA (1973) and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has also taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 1975-78 and Purdue University from 1979-83. Joe and his wife, Patti, currently live in Eatonton.

Rich Dobson Assistant Coach

Former Bobcat standout Richard Dobson returns to his third season as assistant coach. Dobson will remain in charge of conditioning the runners for both squads at practices to prepare them for meets. He will aid Samprone in coaching aspects along with advising the teams on nutrition and workouts. Dobson, a former Bobcat, was the first two-time All-Peach Belt Conference (PBC) runner in school history. Dobson, former walk-on, is the Georgia College record holder for best 8K finish at the PBC Championships with a time of 26:47. He also claims both the third and eighth slots for the top 10K times at the NCAA Southeast Regionals with a time of 34:28 in 2008 and 35:15 in 2006.

Steven Cary Graduate Assistant Coach The Georgia College cross country program and head coach Joe Samprone announced the addition of Steven Cary as a first-year Graduate Assistant Coach. “Steven is a valuable addition to the cross country program,” said Samprone. “As an experienced cross country runner, Steven will be able to assist me in all aspects of team training.” Brother of former Bobcat harrier Tim Cary (2007-10), Steven Cary ran four seasons at Division II Valdosta State University from 2006-09. He returned to the Blazer cross country squad as a student-assistant coach for the 2010 season under head coach Todd Smoot. Steven Cary received his undergrad degree in English at VSU and will pursue a master’s in human performance.

2011 BOBCAT CROSS COUNTRY

WOMEN’S ROSTER NAME Andrea Byrnes Emily Cary Lauren Davidson Victoria Dobson Karissa Ekstrom Helen Harris Allison Lones

Madeline McCane Ellen Osment Ashton Passino Rebecca Shane Courtney Timmerman Catie Tinker

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE:

Joe Samprone, Head Coach - Richard Dobson, Assistant Coach

CL. HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL So. Snellville, Ga./Brookwood Sr. Snellville, Ga./Parkwood Christian Jr. Alpharetta, Ga./Milton Sr. New Hamburg, Ontario/ Waterloo-Oxford Sr. Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta Fr. Sandersville, Ga./Brentwood Sr. Kathleen, Ga./ Central Fellowship Christian Academy So. McDonough, Ga./Union Grove Fr. Atlanta/St. Pius X So. Alpharetta, Ga./Aplharetta Fr. Lilburn, Ga./Parkview Jr. Dearing, Ga./ Fr. Dallas, Ga./East Paulding

Sarah Balkcom - BAL-come

MEN’S ROSTER NAME Beau Bittinger Colin Conroy Tucker Forbes Michael Heuett Daniel Horseman Travis Knight Philip Laskey Rob Manning Tyler Mattix Erik Ottoson Nick Widener

CL. HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL Fr. Conyers, Ga./Woodward Sr. Dacula, Ga./Mill Creek So. Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood Sr. Snellville, Ga./Shiloh Sr. Cohotta, Ga./Northwest Whitfield Sr. Oxford, Ga./Newton So. Marietta, Ga./Walton Sr. Lawrenceville, Ga./Collins Hill Sr. Snellville, Ga./North Georgia Sr. Suwanee, Ga./Collins Hill Jr. Sharpsburg, Ga./ Woodward Academy

Michael Heuett - HEW-it Nick Widener - WHY-den-er

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Victoria Dobson

Sr. New Hamburg, Ontario/Waterloo-Oxford Major: English

2010: PBC All-Academic Team ... Suffered a season-ending injury in the first meet of the year ... PBC Gold Scholar. 2009: PBC All-Academic Third Team ... PBC Silver Scholar ... Ran in six of team's seven races ... Posted a top-20 finish at the Southern Challenge, taking 11th in 21:50 at the 5K race ... Finished sixth for the Bobcats and 27th overall at the PBC Championships, carding a season-low 6K of 25:25 ... Finished fifth on team and 47th overall at the NCAA Southeast Regional 6K (25:59) ... Had a season-low 5k of 21:12 at the SMC Invitational.

EKSTROMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 ----2009 6 21:12 2008 5 21:12 TOTAL 11 21:12

TOP 6K --25:25 26:15 25:25

All-PBC runner for Georgia College and is now assistant coach ... Her favorite athlete is hockey great Wayne Gretzky ... Chose Georgia College for the new experience and cross country.

2008: Ran in five of team's eight meets ... Finished fourth on the team and 27th overall at the PBC Championships (22:19) ... Finished fourth on the team and 59th overall at the NCAA Regional (26:15) ... Had a season-low 5k of 21:12 at the Mercer RunFit Sports Invitational. High School: Graduated from WaterlooOxford D.S.S. where she played for coach Daniel Berry ... Lettered in cross country, cheerleading and track ... Received team's MVP Award for Cross Country. Personal: Daughter of Richard Dobson and Carole Sommerton ... Born Feb. 17, 1990 ... Her brother, Rich was a two-time 13

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Karissa Ekstrom

Sr. Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta Major: Nursing

2010: Ran in all eight of the team's races, one of three harriers to do so ... Posted three top-10 finishes among her seven times in the top-20 ... Never finished below 35th ... Posted a season-low 5K of 19:40 at the ASU Tri-Meet, finishing ninth ... Had her season-best 6K at the NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 35th in 24:03 ... Also ran at the PBC Championships, finishing 16th in 25:44. 2009: One of three runners to compete in all seven meets ... Posted four top-20 finishes, including third place at the Southern Challenge 5K (21:09) ... Finished second on the team and 15th overall at the PBC Championships, recording a career-low 6K (24:29) ... Had a season-low 5K of 20:22 at the SMC Invitational.

EKSTROMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 8 19:40 2009 7 20:22 2008 7 20:07 TOTAL 22 19:40

TOP 6K 24:03 24:29 24:32 24:03

High School: Graduated from Alpharetta High under Coleman Binford ... Lettered in soccer, cross country and track. Personal: Daughter of Geoff and Donna Ekstrom ... Born Aug. 15, 1990 ... Majoring in nursing ... Favorite athletes are Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagen ... Came to Georgia College for the nursing program ... Lists favorite TV show as the The Office ... Biggest fear is not performing as well as she hoped.

2008: Ran in seven of the team's eight meets ... Had two top-10 finishes, three top-20 slots, led the team twice ... Finished fifth on the team and 32nd overall at the PBC Championships (22:29) ... Finished seventh on the team and 113th overall at the NCAA Regional (28:00) ... Posted a season-low 5k of 20:07 in her very first home race, the Pre-Conference Meet ... Posted a season-low 6k of 24:32 at the Pepperdine Invitational.

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Courtney Timmerman Jr. Dearing, Ga./Thomson High Major: Exercise Science

2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races ... Posted a season-low 5K of 20:47 at the ASU Tri-Meet, finishing 22nd ... Her season-low 6K came at the PBC Championships, taking 36th in 27:34.

TIMMERMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 4 20:47 TOTAL 4 20:47

TOP 6K 27:34 27:34

2009: Did not run. High School: Graduated from Thomson High in Thomson, Ga. … Lettered in soccer under coach Ben Duval. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Karen Timmerman … Born June 6, 1990 … Nickname is “Corkey” … Majoring in exercise science and receiving her minor in general business … Lists favorite athlete as US distance runner Meb Keflezighi … Chose Georgia College because of the beautiful campus and the kind people here when she visited … Her biggest sports thrill is seeing the finish line in the distance and running her hardest to get there as fast as she can … Getting injured in a race and not being able to finish scares her the most … Lists her favorite song as “Like Yesterday" by Colby Caillat, favorite movie as “Bride Wars” and favorite TV show as “Pretty Little Liars.”.

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Andrea Byrnes

So. Snellville, Ga./Brookwood Major: Exercise Science

2010: Ran in all eight of the team's races, one of just three to do so ... Posted one top10 finish among her four top-20 slots ... Posted a season-best 5K of 20:21 at the ASU Tri-Meet, taking 16th place ... Had her season-low 6K of 25:19 at the NCAA Southeast Regional, finishing 78th ... Took 33rd at the PBC Championships, taking the 6K course in 27:21 ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

BYRNESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 8 20:21 TOTAL 8 20:21

TOP 6K 25:1925:19

High School: Graduated from Brookwood High School ... Lettered in cross country and track under Chris Carter ... Top-10 alltime record holder at Brookwood. Personal: Daughter of Ron and Denise Byrnes ... Born April 30 ... Chose Georgia College because the academics are excellent and the campus is beautiful ... Lists favorite athlete as Deena Kastor ... Her biggest sports thrill is crossing the finish line of a big race ... Her biggest fear is Opossums.

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Allison Lones

So. Kathleen, Ga./Central Fellowship Christian Academy Major: Pre-Nursing

2010: Earned All-PBC Second Team status by taking 12th in 25:30 ... Ran in all eight of the team's meets, one of three harriers to do so ... Had three top-10 finishes among her six top-20 slots ... Never finished lower than 33rd ... Led the team in the final six races ... Had her season-low 5K of 19:13 at the ASU Tri-Meet, taking fifth ... Her season-best 6K came at the NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 33rd place in 24:00 ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

LONESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 8 19:13 TOTAL 8 19:13

TOP 6K 25.:03 25:03

High School: Graduated from Central Fellowship Christian Academy ... Lettered in cross country, track, and basketball ... She made All-State and all-region in cross country and was named most valuable runner ... In track she also made All-State and allregion as well as winning the coach's award and most valuable runner. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Sheila Lones ... Born May 19, 1992 ... She chose Georgia College because she loved the campus and the town ... Lists spiders and really big bugs as the things that scare her the most.

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Madeline McCane

So. McDonough, Ga./Union Grove Major: Biology

2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races ... Had her season-low 5K of 21:17 at the ASU Tri-Meet, finishing 26th ... PBC Silver Scholar.

MCCANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 4 21:17 TOTAL 4 21:17

TOP 6K --

High School: Attended Union Grove High School where she ran cross country for coach Eric Daugherty ... She was named to the all-county and all-region teams and was given the 2010 Coca-Cola award for cross country. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Donna McCane ... Born on July 7, 1992 ... She chose Georgia College for every aspect, she loves the team, campus the coach and the class sizes ... Her biggest sports thrill is crossing the finish line ... The motto Madeline lives by is "Love God, Love People."

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Ashton Passino

So. Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta Major: Pre-Nursing

2010: Ran in five of the team's eight races ... Posted two top-20 finishes ... Had her season-low 5K of 20:37 at the ASU Tri-Meet, finishing 19th ... Recorded a season-best 6K time of 24:43 at the NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 91st ... PBC Gold Scholar.

PASSINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 5K 2010 5 20:37 TOTAL 5 20:37

TOP 6K 24:43 24:43

Personal: Daughter of Dave Passino and Nancy King ... Born Aug. 28, 1991 ... Fouryear varsity letterwinner at Alpharetta High ... Chose Georgia College because of excellent nursing program and it's a great college ... Lists favorite movie as She's the Man and favorite TV show as Scrubs ... Motto to live by is Phillippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

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Helen Harris

Fr. Sandersville, Ga./Brentwood Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from Brentwood High in Sandersville, Ga. ... Lettered in both track and cross country ... Her multiple awards including Region champion in the 1600 meter and 3200 meter her junior and senior seasons, 2010 Most Valuable Runner and 2010 Cross Country Region Champion. Personal: Daughter of Lori and Harlan Archer ... Born on Aug. 22.

Ellen Osment

Fr. Atlanta, Ga./St. Pius X Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from St. Pius X in Atlanta ... Lettered in cross country, swimming and track. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Barb Osment ... Born on July 16 ... Majoring in mass communications with and minor in both French and German ... Chose Georgia College because of cross country program and the people she's met ... Lists favorite athlete as American distance runner Shalane Flanagan ... Biggest thrill in sports is getting in a good workout and hitting her times perfectly ... Pregame rituals include listening to music and texting her twin sister ... Biggest fear is not finishing a race ... Favorite song is "Shake It" by Luke Bryan and favorite movie is "Harry Potter" ... Motto to live by is "It's not about how many times you win, but how you go about it."

Rebecca Shane Fr. Lilburn, Ga./Parkview Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from Parkview High in Lilburn, Ga. where she lettered four years in cross country and track ... Earned multiple awards such as Gwinnett County Runner of the Month, Gwinnett AllCounty and Scholar Athlete of the Year. Personal: Daughter of Rick and Debi Shane ... Born on Oct. 15 ... Favorite athlete was former U.S. olympian Steve Prefontaine ... Chose Georgia College for the great education and excellent cross country program ... Biggest thrill in sports is crossing the finish line after a tough race ... Her biggest fear is getting trampled during a race ... Favorite singer is Taylor Swift ... Favorite television show is So You Think You Can Dance.

Catie Tinker

Fr. Dallas, Ga./East Paulding Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from East Paulding High in Dallas, Ga. ... Lettered three years in cross country, serving as captain her final two ... Named Most Valuable Runner her senior year ... Lettered four years in track.

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Personal: Daughter of Todd and Sue Tinker ... Born June 11 ... Chose Georgia College because of academic selection and solid cross country program ... Biggets thrill in sports in just running in general ... Ringtone is "I Just Wana Run" ... Lists favorite athlete as American distance runner Kara Goucher ... Pre-game rituals involve listen-

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Colin Conroy

Sr. Dacula, Ga./Mill Creek Major: Biology

2010: Ran in seven of the eight team races ... Had two top-10 finishes and four top-20 slots ... Best 8k was the ASU Tri-Meet at 26:54, taking 12th ... His best 10k race was the NCAA Southeast Regional at 34:10, placing 56th ... Took 21st at the PBC Championships in 27:34. 2009: PBC Bronze Scholar ... Ran in six of the team's seven meets, leading the squad at one ... Came in first on the team and 21st overall at the SMC Invitational 8k (28:46) ... Finished third on the team and 76th overall at the NCAA Regional race, posting a season-low 10k of 36:23 ... Ran a seasonlow 8k of 28:29 at the Berry Invitational. 2008: Had two top-20 finishes as a freshman ... Ran a career-low 8k of 27:49 at the PBC Pre-Conference Meet ... His best 10k was 35:16 at the NCAA Regional where he finished 44th overall second for the Bobcats ... At the PBC Championships finished 21st overall with a time of 29:37 which was also second among Bobcat runners.

CONROY’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 7 26:54 2009 6 28:29 2008 8 27:49 TOTAL 21 26:54

TOP 10K 34:10 36:23 35:15 34:10

Personal: Son of Kim and Deb Conroy … Born Dec. 29, 1989 … Majoring in mass communication … Lists favorite athlete as NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton … Chose Georgia College because of the pretty campus, scholarship offer, and it is a good distance away from home … Biggest sports thrill is finishing sixth at State his senior year … Loud toilets scare him the most … Lists favorite movie as Troll 2 and his favorite TV show is Curb Your Enthusiasm. Dacula

High School: Graduated from Mill Creek High ... Lettered in cross country and track ... Came in sixth place at the Georgia State 5-A Cross Country meet in 2008.

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Michael Heuett Sr. Snellville, Ga./Shiloh Major: Marketing

2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races ... Had two top-20 finishes ... Best 8k time came at the ASU Tri-Meet in 28:00, taking 21st ... PBC Presidential Scholar. 2009: Named to PBC All-Academic Team ... Ran in five of the team's seven races ... Had one top-20 finish ... Finished 33rd overall at the PBC Championships with a 29:22 8k ... Posted a career-low 10k at the NCAA Regional, finishing 89th in 36:53 ... Ran a career-low 8k of 28:51 at the SMC Invitational.

HEUETTS CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 4 28:00 2009 5 28:51 2008 2 32:27 TOTAL 11 28:00

TOP 10K -36:53 39:08 36:53

... Has You're the Voice by John Farnham as his ringtone ... The Big Lebowski is his favorite movie, South Park his favorite TV show and Spinning in Daffodils by Them Crooked Vultures is his favorite song.

2008: Finished 41st overall and sixth for the Bobcats at the PBC Championships with his best 8k time of 32:27 ... His best 10k time was 39:08. High School: Graduated from Shiloh High School ... Gwinnett County Runner of the Month ... Was team captain his senior year ... Lettered in cross country and track ... He was coached by Tom Kutter. Personal: Son of Gibson and Libby Heuett ... Majoring in marketing ... Born Oct. 30, 1989 ... Lists his favorite athlete as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White ... Nickname is Mitch ... The motto he lives by is "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight" ... He chose Georgia College because of running and the great educational opportunity 22

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Dan Horseman

Sr. Cohutta, Ga./Nothwest Whitfield Major: Outdoor Eduction/ Psychology

2010: Had a breakthrough season, taking a spot on the All-PBC Second Team ... Ran in seven of the team's eight races ... Led the team in six of those seven meets ... Had five top-10 finishes, six times in top-20, and never finished below 25th ... Posted season-low and school-record 8k at the ASU Tri Meet, taking seventh in 26:11 ... Had season-best and school-record 10k at the NCAA Southeast Regional, finishing 25th in 32:51 ... Took individual title at the YHC Invitational, winning in 27:52 ... Named to PBC All-Academic Team ... Also selected to USTFCCCA National All-Academic Team ... PBC Gold Scholar. 2009: Named to PBC All-Academic Team ... PBC Silver Scholar ... Ran in five of the team's seven meets ... Posted one top-20 finish ... Finished 32nd at the PBC Championships 8k (29:20) ... Posted a season-low 10k at the NCAA Regional, finishing 97th in 37:26 ... Season-best 8k came at the Berry Invitational (28:55).

HORSEMANS CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 7 26:11 2009 5 28:55 2008 6 28:24 TOTAL 18 26:11

TOP 10K 32:51 37:26 37:00 32:51

High School: Graduated from Northwest Whitfield High ... Lettered in golf, cross country, track and swimming ... Ran cross country for Tom Sell ... Was a Highest Honor Graduate with a 4.0 GPA. Personal: Son of Brian and Robin Horseman ... Born Feb. 22, 1990 ... Favorite athlete is Olympic runner Nick Symmonds ... Chose Georgia College because of the beautiful campus and awesome team ... His biggest sports thrill is watching his sister play softball ... Lists "Wait so Long" by Tramples by Turtles as his favorite song ... Lives by the motto: "Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how you react to it."

2008: Ran in six meets for the Bobcats ... Finished 16th at the Pepperdine Invitational with a time of 28:24 which was his best 8k run ... His best 10k finish was 37:00.

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Travis Knight Sr. Oxford, Ga./Newton Major: Biology

2010: Ran in three of the team's eight races ... Had one top-20 finish ... Had a season-low 8k at the ASU Tri-Meet, taking 24th in 28:44. 2009: Ran in five of the team's seven races ... Posted a career-low 10k at the NCAA Regional (36:23) finishing 75th ... Took 27th at the PBC Championships for an 8k of 29:05 ... Ran a season-best 8k of 28:30 at the Berry Invitational. 2008: At the Pepperdine Invitational finished 17th overall with a time of 28:27 ... His best 8k finish was at the Mercer RunFit Sports Invitational with a time of 28:17 ... At the PBC Championships finished 25th overall and fourth for the Bobcats ... His best 10k time was 39:24 at the Pre-Region Meet in Wingate, N.C.

KNIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 3 28:44 2009 5 28:30 2008 7 28:17 TOTAL 15 28:17

TOP 10K -36:23 39:24 36:23

just don't let it sink." ... Travis chose Georgia College because of the good biology and education programs ... Current ringtone is "Nothing but a Good Time" by Poison ... Lists favorite movie as "Gladiator'.

High School: Graduated from Newton High where he was coached by Aaron Robinson ... Lettered in cross country and track.. Was named MVP for track and cross country. Personal: Son of Tommy and Dana Knight ... Born Oct. 14 ... Favorite athlete is Hall of Fame baseball player Henry "Hank" Aaron... Biggest sports thrill was winning Region 3200m his senior year ... He lives by the motto "Whatever floats your boat, 24

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Rob Manning

Sr. Lawrenceville, Ga./Collins Hill Major: Computer Science

2010: Ran in seven of the team's eight races ... Had one top-10 finish among five top-20 slots ... Posted a season-low 8k at the ASU Tri-Meet in 26:39, good for 11th place ... Had his season-best 10k at the NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 57th in 34:11 ... Finished 18th at the PBC Championships, covering the 8k course in 27:23. 2009: Ran in six of team's seven races ... Had one top-20 finish ... Led team and finished 45th overall at NCAA Regional race, posting a season-best 10k of 35:08 ... Finished second on team and 26th overall at PBC Championships 8k (28:53) ... Ran a season-best 8k at the Berry Invitational (28:34).

MANNINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 7 26:39 2009 6 28:34 2008 7 26:49 TOTAL 20 26:34

TOP 10K 34:11 35:08 33:56 33:56

High School: Graduated from Collins Hill ... Lettered in cross country, track and soccer. Personal: Son of John and Caroline Manning ... Born Sept. 6, 1989 ... Majoring in computer science ... Favorite athlete is Ryan Giggs of the Manchester United ... Chose Georgia College because of the good environment ... His biggest sports thrill when the World Cup comes on ... Squirrels scare Rob the most.

2008: Ran his season-low 8k at the Pepperdine Invitational with a time of 26:49 where he finished fifth overall and 1st among Bobcat runners ... He also finished first for the Bobcats at the PreRegion Meet and Mercer RunFit Sports invitational ... At the PBC Championships finished 12th with a time of 28:48 which was good enough for first among Georgia College harriers ... His best 10k time was 33:56 at the NCAA Regionals where he took 18th overall and first for the Bobcats.

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Tyler Mattix

Sr. Snellville, Ga./North Georgia Major: Education

2010: Ran in five of the team's eight races ... Led the team in two meets ... Had three top-10 finishes ... Posted a season-low 8k of 26:26 at the ASU Tri-Meet, good for eighth place ... His season-best 10k time came at the NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 45th in 33:46 ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

MATTIXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 5 26:26 TOTAL 5 26:26

TOP 10K 33:46 33:46

Prior to Georgia College: Comes to Georgia College after attending North Georgia where he was named to the 2009 Peach Belt All-Conference Team B. Personal: Son of Pete and Fran Mattix ... Born July 18, 1989 ... Chose Georgia College because it is a great school ... Favorite athlete is Takeru Kobayashi ... Serves as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve ... Lists favorite movie as Little Rascals ... Motto to live by is "Do work".

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Nick Widener

Jr. Newnan, Ga./Woodward Acadamy Major: Mass Communication

2010: PBC All-Academic Team ... Ran in three of the team's eight races ... Had a season-low 8K of 32:27, taking 27th at the ASU Tri-Meet ... PBC Bronze Scholar. 2009: PBC Bronze Scholar ... Ran in one of the team's seven meets ... Finished 33rd at the Southern Challenge, posting an 8k time of 33:57.

WIDENERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 3 32:27 2009 1 33:57 TOTAL 4 32:27

TOP 10K -------

In High School: Graduated from Woodward Academy where he was coached by Tim Hamling ... He lettered in cross country and track ... Nicholas was also cocaptain, was a region champion in the 4x800, and was a part of the team region champion in track and field in 2008 and 2009. Personal: Son of David and Beth Widener ... Born Aug. 14, 1990 ... Is a mass communication major ... Lists Ryan Hall as his favorite athlete ... Has interest in a filmmaking career ... Chose Georgia College for somewhere he could run competitively and the school looked like an exciting place ... His biggest sports thrill is testing himself to see how far he can go ... He lives by the motto "Never give up, never surrender." ... Biggest fear is death by amphibians.

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Tucker Forbes

So. Lilburn, Ga./Brookwood Major: Athletic Training

2010: Ran in seven of the team's eight races ... Posted one top-10 finish and three top-20 slots ... Had season-best 8k at the ASU Tri-Meet (27:26) taking 16th ... Posted season-low 10k at NCAA Southeast Regional in 35:39, taking 85th ... Finished 32nd at the PBC Championships (28:26) ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

FORBES’ CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 7 27:26 TOTAL 7 27:26

TOP 10K 35:39 35:39

High School: Graduated from Brookwood High School … Lettered in cross country under Ben Dehnke … Named team captain his senior year. Personal: Son of Ryan and Cindy Forbes … Born Sept. 17, 1991 … Came to Georgia College because it felt like a good school where he could enjoy competing on the cross country team … Biggest fear is large dogs snarling at him on runs … Lists favorite movie as Inception

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Philip Laskey

So. Marietta, Ga./Walton Major: Pre-Engineering

2010: Ran in seven of the team's eight races ... Had two top-10 finishes among four top-20 spots ... Posted a season-low 8k of 26:28, taking eighth at the ASU Tri-Meet ... His season-low 10k of 34:00 came at the NCAA Southeast Regional, finishing 50th ... Took 22nd at the PBC Championships, finishing the 8k course in 27:37 ... Honored by the USTFCCCA on the National AllAcademic List ... PBC Gold Scholar.

LASKEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR RACES TOP 8K 2010 7 26:28 TOTAL 7 26:28

TOP 10K 34:00 --

High School: Graduated from Walton High in Marietta, Ga. ... Ran Track and Cross Country for head coach Tom Williams ... Also competed in wrestling. Personal: Son of Dave and Brenda Laskey ... Born Sept. 10, 1991 ... Majoring in preengineering ... Favorite athlete is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick ... Chose Georgia College for the diversity ... Superstitions include wearing the same pair of spikes for every one of his races ... Has Party in the USA as his ringtone ... Lists favorite TV show as Two and a Half Men, and his favorite movie as Wet, Hot American Summer ... Motto to live life by is "Life is like a hot bath. It feels good while you're in it, but the longer you stay in, the more wrinkled you get".

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Beau Bittinger

Fr. Conyers, Ga./Woodward Major: Undecided

High School: Ran cross country at Woodward Academy under head coach Tim Hamling ... Named captain and earned Varsity War Eagle Award ... Also competed in track. Personal: Son of Brooke and Tammy Bittinger ... Born March 27 ... Undecided on a major ... Chose GC because it was a great environment to learn and make friends while continuing to run cross country ... Lists american distance runner Ryan Hall as his favorite athlete ... Has Lose Yourself by Eminem as his ringtone ... Has watching the Georgia/Florida football game as his biggest sports thrill ... Hotel California is his favorite song, Without Limits his favorite movie and That 70's Show is his favorite TV show ... Lives by the motto: "Sometimes your best is not good enough; sometimes you have to do what is required."

2010 MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESULTS Bobcat Invitational Sept. 10, 2010 Milledgeville, Ga. 8K 1. SCAD 2. ASU 3. Georgia College 4. SWU Individual Champion 1. Ignacio Fernandez Georgia College 5. Daniel Horseman 6. Colin Conroy 8. Zack Robinson 11. Tim Cary 13. Philip Laskey 18. Michael Heuett 22. Rob Manning 25. James Watters 27. Eric Ottoson 31. Tucker Forbes 34. Travis Knight 36. Nick Widener

37 40 43 144 27:17 29:30 29:32 29:57 30:12 30:35 31:05 31:46 31:58 32:27 33:28 35:13 37:49

ASU Invitational Oct. 1, 2010 Tempe, Ariz. 5K

Individual Champion 1. Mo Ige, Arizona Georgia College 14. Tyler Mattix 15. Zack Robinson 17. Philip Laskey 22. Tim Cary 29. Tucker Forbes

14:28 16:27 16:30 16:40 17:16 17:39

PBC Championship Nov. 6, 2010 Evans, Ga. 8K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Columbus State UNC Pembroke Clayton State Georgia College Augusta State Flagler Montevallo Francis Marion Armstrong Atlantic

Georgia College 8. Daniel Horseman 18. Rob Manning 21. Colin Conroy 22. Philip Laskey 28. Tim Cary 29. Zack Robinson

31 63 83 97 102 121 202 217 261 26:18 27:23 27:34 27:37 27:55 27:59

Citadel Invitational Sept. 25, 2010 Charleston, S.C. 8K

RunFit Invitational Sept. 18, 2010 San Antonio, Texas 8K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Mercer Georgia College Darton College Montevallo Young Harris Valdosta State Georgia Southern Edward Waters Armstrong Atlantic Reinhardt Gordon LaGrange Paine

Individual Champion 1. Chris Svidesskis, Mercer Georgia College 7. Tyler Mattix 10. Daniel Horseman 11. Zack Robinson 12. Philip Laskey 13. Rob Manning 15. Colin Conroy 17. Tim Cary 19. Tucker Forbes 22. Cody Hackney 27. James Watters 38. Michael Heuett 43. Erik Ottoson 73. Nick Widener

15 53 78 156 170 180 321 323 335 340 356 389 444 27:02 50 28:14 28:21 28:22 28:23 28:29 28:33 28:40 29:10 30:01 31:05 31:12 35:25

SMC Invitational Oct. 16, 2009 Colchester, Vt. 8K

1. Georgia College 2. Berry 3. Young Harris

Individual Champion 1. Daniel Horseman, GC Georgia College 2. Rob Manning 5. Tim Cary 7. Colin Conroy 12. Michael Heuett 18. Travis Knight

24 32 78

27:52 28:44 29:18 29:35 29:57 31:03

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

SCAD Georgia College Lenoir-Rhyne Chattahoochee Tech Catawba North Greenville Warren Wilson Armstrong Atlantic Coker Claflin Morris

Individual Champion 1. Ignacio Fernandez Georgia College 5. Daniel Horseman 6. Tyler Mattix 8. Philip Laskey 10. Tucker Forbes 12. Tim Cary 13. Rob Manning 23. Zack Robinson 29. Colin Conroy

34 41 59 139 152 185 189 211 243 264 309 26:18 27:59 28:10 28:17 28:31 28:36 28:42 29:26 30:12

ASU Tri-Meet Oct. 23, 2010 Augusta, Ga. 8K 1. UNC Pembroke 2. Georgia College 3. Augusta State

Individual Champion 1. Pardon Ndhlovu, UNCP Georgia College 7, Daniel Horseman 8. Tyler Mattix 9. Philip Laskey 11. Rob Manning 12. Colin Conroy 14. Tim Cary 15. Zack Robinson 16. Tucker Forbes 21. Michael Heuett 22. Cody Hackney 24. Travis Knight 25. Erik Ottoson 27. Nick Widener

25 47 52 24:28 26:11 26:26 26:28 26:39 26:54 27:11 27:14 27:26 28:00 28:11 28:44 28:53 32:27

2010 MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESULTS NCAA Southeast Regional Nov. 7, 2009 Wingate, N.C. 10K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Queens (N.C.) Columbus State Mars Hill King UNC Pembroke Mount Olive Lenoir Rhyne Lees-McRae Georgia College Clayton State Anderson (S.C.) Augusta State Wingate Belmont Abbey Flagler Erskine St. Andrews

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

36 79 118 137 150 203 204 221 228 242 255 281 346 417 418 473 516

Individual Champion 1. Meshack Koyiaki,CSU Georgia College 25. Daniel Horseman 45. Tyler Mattix 50. Philip Laskey 56. Colin Conroy 57. Rob Manning 87. Tucker Forbes 91. Tim Cary

2010 WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESULTS

Augusta State SCAD Georgia College SWU Breanu

Georgia College 7. Dani Destiche 10. Karissa Ekstrom 12. Sarah Balkcom 19. Andrea Byrnes 21. Allison Lones 28. Brittley Blount 29. Emily Stancil 30. Alex Taylor 31. Madeline McCane

32 44 83 118 144 21:37 21:56 22:09 23:13 23:21 24:30 25:26 25:29 25:30

517 525 540 543 571 598 600 618 29:45 32:51 33:46 34:00 34:10 34:11 35:39 35:45

Erik Ottoson

Run Fit Invitational Sept. 18, 2010 Macon, Ga. 5K

Bobcat Invitational Sept. 10, 2010 Milledgeville, Ga. 5K

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Catawba Lincoln Memorial Carson Newman Barton Brevard Limestone Pfeiffer Francis Marion

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Mercer Montevallo Georgia College Valdosta State Clark Atlanta Darton Young Harris Paine Wesleyan Gordon Edward Waters LaGrange

Individual Champion 1. Kacie Niemann, Mercer Georgia College 9. Dani Destiche 13. Karissa Ekstrom 16. Sarah Balkcom 19. Allison Lones 31. Ashton Passino 36. Brittley Blount 41. Phoebe Livingston 44. Emily Stancil 45. Alex Taylor 54. Madeline McCane

21 65 74 117 139 160 190 250 299 354 368 420 19:20 20:20 21:05 21:17 21:19 22:08 22:37 22:49 23:27 23:28 24:10

Will Wilson Citadel Invitational Sept.25, 2010 Charleston, S.C. 5K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Lenoir-Rhyne SCAD Georgia College Carson-Newman Converse Catawba North Greenville Coker Methodist Salem Warren Wilson

Individual Champion 1. Kate Griewisch, LR Georgia College 9. Allison Lones 15. Karissa Ekstrom 22. Sarah Balkcom 26. Andrea Byrnes 30. Phoebe Livingston 34. Emily Stancil

57 88 99 101 113 145 178 189 204 256 258 18:35 20:44 21:05 21:29 21:55 22:10 22:30

2010 WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESULTS ASU Invitational Oct. 1, 2010 Tempe, Ariz. 5K

Individual Champion 1. Erin Menefee, Arizona Georgia College 7. Allison Lones 8. Karissa Ekstrom 10. Sarah Balkcom 13. Andrea Byrnes 14. Dani Destiche

17:56 20:45 20:48 21:04 21:41 21:44

Young Harris Invite Oct.16, 2010 Young Harris, Ga. 5K 1. Berry College 2. Georgia College 3. Young Harris

Individual Champion 1. Courtney Cooper, Berry Georgia College 3. Allison Lones 4. Karissa Ekstrom 10. Andrea Byrnes 17. Ashton Passino 20. Alex Taylor 21. Madeline McCane

PBC Championship Nov. 6, 2010 Evans, Ga. 6K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Columbus State Augusta State UNC Pembroke Clayton State Montevallo Georgia College Flagler USC Aiken Georgia Southwestern Francis Marion

Individual Champion 1. Brittney Skiles, CSU Georgia College 12. Allison Lones 16. Karissa Ekstrom 27. Dani Destiche 33. Andrea Byrnes 35. Ashton Passino 36. Courtney Timmerman

27 58 105 115 117 123 154 185 262 279 23:36 25:30 25:44 26:38 27:21 27:34 27:34

24 50 53 20:40 21:14 21:26 22:15 23:02 23:44 23:49

NCAA Southeast Regional Nov. 20, 2010 Charlotte, N.C. 6K 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

Queens (N.C.) King Columbus State Augusta State Anderson (S.C.) Lenoir-Rhyne Clayton State UNC Pembroke Georgia College Mount Olive Wingate Converse Montevallo Erskine Carson-Newman Flagler Mars Hill Lees-McRae Barton USC Aiken Catawba Belmont Abbey Lincoln Memorial Brevard Francis Marion St. Andrews Limestone Pfeiffer

40 91 93 130 221 247 258 276 276 312 318 332 351 418 423 424 448 457 507 511 521 585 619 622 644 646 683 706

ASU Tri-Meet Oct.23, 2010 Augusta, Ga. 5K 1. Augusta State 2. UNC Pembroke 3. Georgia College

Individual Champion 1. Holly Keeper, ASU Georgia College 5. Allison Lones 9. Karissa Ekstrom 16. Andrea Byrnes 19. Ashton Passino 22. Courtney Tmmerman 26. Medline McCane 27. Phoebe Livingston 28. Alex Taylor 31. Sarah Ortman Indiviual Champion 1. Kate Griewisch Georgia College 33. Allison Lones 35. Karissa Ekstrom 41. Dani Destiche 78. Andrea Byrnes 91. Ashton Passino 148.Alex Taylor

31 36 63 18:20 19:13 19:40 20:21 20:37 20:47 21:17 21:34 21:43 24:19

20:55 24:00 24:03 24:18 25:19 25:43 27:39

2010 MEN’S REVIEW

Bobcat men’s cross country battled injuries and illnesses throughout the 2010 season, and still managed to pull together for solid finishes throughout the year. Georgia College took fourth-place at the PBC Championships and a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Southeast Regional.

Junior Daniel Horseman led the team at six of the eight races for the season, including AllPBC Second Team honors for finishing eighth

overall at 26:18 for the 8K race. Horseman is just the seventh Bobcat men’s runner to earn All-PBC status. The junior had a breakthrough year, snapping both the 8K and 10K school records. Horseman’s individual title at the ASU Tri-Meet earned him the 8K mark at 26:11 and led the Bobcats to a team title. A 32:51 at the NCAA Southeast Regional snapped a three-year old 10K mark and earned him the 25th spot in the race.

Horseman, Nick Widener and Erik Ottoson earned spots on the PBC All-Academic Team. Putting three on the conference academic team gave GC the most of any school.

2010 WOMEN’S REVIEW

Bobcat women’s cross country had a great start to the 2010 campaign, finishing in the top three in their first six races. Armed with some experienced runners led by an impact freshman in Allison Lones, the Bobcats took sixth at the PBC Championships, adding a top-10 finish at the NCAA Southeast Regional, at ninth.

Lones became the first freshman to earn AllPBC status in school history, taking a spot on the second team with a 12th place finish (25:30) at the PBC Championships. Lones led GC in the final six races of the season, including a third-place finish at the YHC Invitational in 21:14. Lones snapped both the 5K and 6K school records in her rookie season, her 19:13 at the ASU Tri-Meet breaking an eightyear old record by 31 seconds. Junior Karissa Ekstrom also broke the old record at the race, finishing behind Lones by 27 ticks.

set in 2008. Lones finished in 24 seconds flat, while Ekstrom was just three seconds back this time.

Senior Dani Destiche earned USTFCCCA National All-Academic status to go with her PBC All-Academic award. Destiche owned a 3.61 GPA in outdoor education. Destiche was joined by juniors Victoria Dobson and Sarah Balkcom on the PBC’s academic list.

The 6K mark fell at the NCAA Southeast Regional, as Lones and Ekstrom repeated the 5K feat, both breaking the old record of 24:13 35

CROSS COUNTRY RECORDS MEN’S TEAM RECORDS Highest Finish 1st Bobcat Invitational 9/23/99 1st Augusta St. Invitational 10/7/99 1st Paine College Invitational 10/4/00 1st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/25/04 1st Oglethorpe Invitational 10/15/05 1st North Georgia Challenge 8/26/06 1st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/06 1st YHC Invitational 10/16/10 Fewest Points 15 Bobcat Invitational 15 Augusta St. Invitational

9/23/99 10/7/99

MEN’S INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Highest Finish 1st Jeff Raymond 1st James Black 1st James Black 1st James Black 1st David Berglund 1st Peter Robertson 1st Richard Dobson 1st Richard Dobson 1st Richard Dobson 1st Daniel Horseman

10/10/98 9/23/09 10/7/09 10/4/00 9/25/04 10/6/04 10/15/05 8/26/06 9/16/06 10/16/10

Top 10 8K Times 1. Daniel Horseman, 26:11 2. Daniel Horseman, 26:18 3. Tyler Mattix, 26:28 4. Philip Laskey, 26:28 5. Rob Manning, 26:39 6. Richard Dobson, 26:47 7. Rob Manning, 26:49 8. Colin Conroy, 26:54 9. Michael Hague, 26:56 10. James Black, 26:59

10/23/10 11/6/10 10/23/10 10/23/10 10/23/10 10/21/06 10/4/08 10/23/10 10/2/04 10/26/02

Top 10 10K Times 1. Rob Manning, 33:56 2. Josh Hollar, 34:12 3. Richard Dobson, 34:28 4. Josh Hollar, 34;43 5. Michael Hague, 34:48 6. Alex Pate, 34:57 7. Michael Demarest, 35:06 8. Rob Manning, 35:08 9. Richard Dobson, 35:15 10. Colin Conroy, 35:16

11/8/08 11/3/07 11/3/07 11/4/06 11/4/06 11/3/07 11/4/06 11/7/09 11/4/06 11/8/08

WOMEN’S TEAM RECORDS Highest Finish 1st Bobcat Classic 9/24/98 1st Bobcat Invitational 9/23/99 10/11/01 1st Bobcat Invitational 1st Bobcat Invitational 10/12/02 1st Francis Marion Invitational 9/23/03 1st Paine College Invitational 10/6/04 1st Oglethorpe Invitational 10/15/05 1st North Georgia Invitational 8/26/06 1st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/06 1st Pepperdine Invitational 10/4/08 1st Southern Challenge 10/10/09 Fewest Points 15 Bobcat Invitational 10/12/02 19 Paine College Invitational 10/6/04 20 Southern Challenge 10/10/09 22 Bobcat Invitational 9/23/99 26 Bobcat Classic 9/24/98 26 Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/06

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WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Highest Finish 1st Cheryl Bambrick 1st Cheryl Bambrick 1st Cheryl Bambrick 1st Bethany Loushine 1st Bethany Loushine 1st Bethany Loushine 1st Crystal Sutton 1st Heather Raines

9/12/98 9/24/98 9/23/99 10/3/01 10/12/02 9/6/03 10/6/04 10/10/09

Top 10 5K Times 1. Bethany Loushine, 19:44 2. Dani Destiche, 19:47 3. Heather Raines, 19:50 4. Crystal Sutton, 19:53 5. Heather Raines, 19:55 6. Mandy Alliston, 20:00 7. Crystal Sutton, 20:06 8. Crystal Sutton, 20:07 t9. Dani Destiche, 20:09 t9. Virginia Balkcom, 20:09

10/26/02 9/1/07 10/10/09 10/25/03 9/27/08 10/25/03 10/16/03 10/4/03 8/30/08 10/21/06

Top 10 6K Times 1. Bonnie Ueltzen, 24:13 10/4/08 2. Heather Raines, 24:16 10/4/08 3. Virginia Balkcom, 24:19 10/24/09 4. Dani Destiche, 24:21 10/4/08 5. Karissa Ekstrom, 24:29 10/24/09 6. Bonnie Ueltzen, 24:30 11/3/07 7. Karissa Ekstrom, 24:32 10/4/08 8. Sarah Balkcom, 24:47 10/4/08 9. Jen Keeton, 24:29 11/3/07 10. Bonnie Ueltzen 10/12/07

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CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS AND HONORS MEN’S AWARDS AND HONORS

WOMEN’S AWARDS AND HONORS

ALL-PEACH BELT CONFERENCE

Daniel Horseman Rich Dobson Josh Hollar Rich Dobson Josh Hollar Eric Collins Wes Hand

2010 2007 2007 2006 2006 1992 1991

PBC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Nick Widener Daniel Horseman Erik Ottoson Tim Cary Daniel Horseman Josh Hollar Michael Huett Tim Cary Josh Hollar

2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008

USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Philip Laskey Daniel Horseman Rich Dobson Michael Hague Josh Hollar Alex Pate

2010 2010 2007 2007 2007 2007

USTFCCCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD 2009, 2008, 2007 PBC TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 2009

Allison Lones Virginia Balkcom Bonnie Ueltzen Dani Destiche Bethany Loushine

2010 2009 2007 2007 2001

PBC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Sarah Balkcom Dani Destiche Victoria Dobson Bonnie Ueltzen Heather Raines Dani Destiche Alycia Hayes Sarah Balkcom Virginia Balkcom Victoria Dobson Sarah Hakala Bonnie Ueltzen Dani Destiche Heather Raines

2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008

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USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Dani Destiche Victoria Dobson Dani Destiche Alycia Hayes Heather Raines Bonnie Ueltzen Heather Raines Bonnie Ueltzen Heather Raines Bonnie Ueltzen

2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007

USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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PEACH BELT CONFERENCE

Vision Statement

The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic, and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II.

We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of all demographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athletic aspirations reflect a commonality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

Now entering its 20th year of existence in 2009-10, the Peach Belt Conference has become one of the elite Division II conferences in the nation. Since its inception in 1990-91, the Peach Belt has developed a consistent history of excellence which continues to this day with 28 national championships and 25 national finalist Starting with only two championships in 1991, in men’s and women’s basketball, the conference has expanded to 13 championship sports with the addition of women’s golf in the fall of 2009. The conference traces its roots back to November of 1988 when 11 schools first met in Greenville, S.C. to form a Division II conference. Following a second meeting on Dec. 3, 1989, five of those 11 schools, plus two others, formed the Peach Belt and begin play in fall 1990. The Peach Belt was less than a year old before capturing a national championship. The Columbus State golf team took the honor by winning the 1992 national crown, the first of three golf championships the Cougars own. One year later, the Lander men's tennis team began their record-breaking run of eight straight national titles, the first PBC dynasty. Since then, USCA men's golf has won three straight national titles from 2004-06 while AASU women's tennis has captured four titles overall. The 2008-09 season was among the conference’s most memorable. The Armstrong Atlantic State men’s and women’s tennis teams both won their respective national championships – for the second year in a row; a feat only done once before in college tennis. In addition, the Augusta State men’s basketball team became the first conference program to make back-to-back trips to the NCAA Elite Eight, Armstrong Atlantic became the first PBC volleyball team ever to

PBC OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Dr. David Potter North Georgia College & State University PRESIDENT-ELECT: TBA

VICE-PRESIDENT: Dr. Kendall Blanchard Georgia Southwestern State University IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Dr. Dorothy Leland Georgia College & State University COMMISSIONER: Dave Brunk

advance to the Elite Eight and the North Georgia softball team was ranked #1 in the nation and reached the World Series. The seven charter members of the conference were Armstrong Atlantic State University, Columbus State University, Francis Marion University, Georgia College, Lander University, USC Aiken and USC Upstate. The name Peach Belt Athletic Conference was adopted in January of 1990 and modified to Peach Belt Conference in May of 2000. Augusta State joined the conference in 1991 and UNC Pembroke became the ninth member on July 1, 1992. They were followed by Kennesaw State University on July 1, 1994, Clayton State University on July 1, 1995 and the University of North Florida on July 1, 1997. Kennesaw State and North Florida departed for the Division I ranks in 2005, USC Upstate did the same in 2007, and the conference welcomed in North Georgia College & State University in 2005 and Georgia Southwestern State University in 2006. For 2009-10, the Peach Belt has grown once again with the addition of the University of Montevallo and Flagler College, giving the PBC 13 members, the most the league has ever had. The addition of the two schools returns the PBC to the state of Florida and expands the league into Alabama for the first time. David Brunk was named the second PBC commissioner in May of 2007. Brunk replaced Marvin Vanover, who was the first PBC commissioner from 1991 to 2007. Brunk is charged with continuing the strong growth of the conference as its second era begins. The conference currently holds championships in 13 sports, six for men and seven for women.

Board of Directors

Dr. Linda Bleicken, President, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr., President, Augusta State University

Dr. Thomas Hynes, Jr. , Interim President, Clayton State University Dr. Timothy Mescon, President, Columbus State University Dr. William Abare, Jr. , President, Flagler College

Dr. Fred Carter, President, Francis Marion University

Dr. Dorothy Leland, President, Georgia College & State University Dr. Kendall A. Blanchard, Georgia Southwestern State University Dr. Daniel Ball, President, Lander University

Dr. Philip Williams, President, University of Montevallo

Dr. David Potter. President, North Georgia College & State University Dr. Charles Jenkins, Interim Chancellor,

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Dr. Thomas L. Hallman, Chancellor, University of South Carolina Aiken

GC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

The 2008-2009 season marked the 40th anniversary of athletic competition at Georgia College. Now in its third year in existence is the Georiga College Athletic Hall of Fame, honoring former Colonials and Bobcats for their efforts to their sports and the University as a whole. The five-member class in 2011 brings the total to 24 honorees in the Georiga College Hall of fame. Anyone interested in nominating a former student athlete need only fill out the form located on the Athletics Web Site at www.GCBobcats.com.

The 2011 induction class

Jennifer Joiner

Anna (Haggkvist) Sundstrom

Inaugural Class Phil Arp - Baseball Sherita Ballard - Basketball Tom Gorman - Baseball Jennifer Joiner - Softball John Kurtz - Baseball Coach Michael Peeler - Athletic Director/ Golf Coach David Robinson - Golf Julia Roudkovskaya - Tennis Duward Whelchel - Tennis Coach Robert Williams - Basketball Class of 2008 Lilia Biktyakova - Tennis Julius Joseph - Basketball Rusty Kea - Baseball Alex McMichael - Golf Missy (Thomas) Swicord - Gymnastics Class of 2009 Anna (Haggkvist) Sundstrom - Tennis Leonard Scott - Basketball Jay Torrence - Tennis Greg Winters - Baseball Class of 2011 Nancy Groesch - Tennis Lars Linblom - Tennis Scott MacLeod - Broadcaster Keith Slocumb - Baseball Yeini (Gutierrez) Thompson - Gymnastics

Robert Williams

Phil Arp