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Former WWU All-American runner: 'This horrific display of hatred ... has stolen the innocence of my beloved sport.' 2013-04-17
Where are they now?

The recent state appearances by Liberty Bell High School’s fourth-place girls’ soccer and seventh-place boys’ cross-country teams are reminders that a ticket to the big dance is a goal all teams dream of and a lucky handful actually achieve.
While many Mountain Lions teams have…

2012-11-29
WWU's Riek finishes 37th at Nationals

Western Washington University's Dak Riek placed 37th to earn All-America honors at the NCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships held Saturday, Nov. 17, in Joplin, Mo.

The Vikings, who were making their sixth straight trip to nationals, finished a disappointing 21st in…

2012-11-19
It's not the age, it's the miles for Western's Cannon

As a 26-year old senior, Western Washington University's Tyler Cannon has heard pretty much every joke and received a host of nicknames from his teammates on the men's cross country team.

"Oh, they definitely haze me," Cannon said in a phone interview. "'Old…

2012-11-19
Five WWU cross country runners named to GNAC academic all-star team

Five Western Washington University runners were named to the 2012 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Cross Country academic all-star team.

Leading the Vikings were senior Mary Rogers, a three-time selection, and junior Chip Jackson, who was named for the second straight year.

2012-11-09
WWU cross country men third at regionals

Western Washington University's Dak Riek placed fifth individually, helping the Vikings finish third among 18 teams at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Kahuku, Hawaii.

WWU earned a sixth straight trip to the national meet, which is Nov. 17 at…

2012-11-05
WWU's Steen named GNAC female athlete of the week

Western Washington University's Katelyn Steen has been named the Red Lion/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week for Sept. 16-22.

2012-09-25
WWU women first, men second at Saint Martin's Invite

Western Washington University's Katelyn Steen and Dak Riek each placed third in their respective individual standings with the Viking women winning and the men finishing a strong second at the Saint Martin's University Cross Country Invitational Saturday, Sept. 22, on SMU's campus…

2012-09-24
WWU places five on USTFCCCA academic all-star team

Five Western Washington University student-athletes were named to the 2012 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches academic all-star team.

Decathlete Alex Harrison, sprinters Chip Jackson and Jon Poolman, javelin thrower Katie Reichert and sprinter Eleanor Siler were…

2012-07-26
Class of 2012 embraces Vikings' family atmosphere

Not many athletes would tell their alma maters to hold off when they were selected for induction into their school's athletic hall of fame. Most would jump at the chance to have their accomplishments immortalized and gather with family, friends, former teammates and coaches to relive a…

2012-01-03
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