Cedarville University DigitalCommons@Cedarville Men's Cross Country Programs Men's Cross Country (1994-Current) 11-16-2019 2019 NCCAA Cross Country National Championships Cedarville University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/ mens_cross_country_programs Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the Sports Studies Commons This Program is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@Cedarville, a service of the Centennial Library. It has been accepted for inclusion in Men's Cross Country Programs by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Cedarville. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 On behalf of the NCCAA and the Board of Directors, welcome to the 2019 NCCAA Cross Country Championships! We welcome the over 250 competitors to Branson, Missouri as we crown four National Champions this weekend. Our prayer is that everything that takes place during this event will bring honor to Christ via our conduct, competition, and service to others. Sincere thanks and gratitude are given to Jason Covarrubias, DI Cross Country Chair from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and Gerry Verwey, DII Cross Country Chair from Grace Christian University, for their excellent leadership during this season as we prepared for these events. We are most thankful to Dr. Jerry Davis, President of College of the Ozarks, along with Steve Shepherd, Chris Larsen, Dori Rapinchuk, and the entire Bobcats athletic department for the hundreds of hours given in hosting this event. This year will see the continued growth of our Christian Service Project program at each championship and the broadening of the NCCAA brand within all the constituencies of the association. The mission of the NCCAA to further the Great Commission of Christ through intercollegiate athletics continues to be our defining trait and we are blessed to have 89 institutions, over 17,000 student-athletes, and almost 700 coaches, partner with us in this calling. Enjoy the time here in Branson and be sure to express appreciation to those who have assisted with making these events a reality. Be courteous and respectful to all those you meet and remember that you may be the only glimpse of Christ they get during these days. May you and the whole NCCAA family in attendance here at these championships be sorely missed when we depart! Best of luck to you all and thanks for choosing a Christ-centered college for your education! Sincerely, Dan Wood Executive Director 2 RACE DAY SCHEDULE Saturday, November 16, 2019 10:00 AM DI & DII Women’s 5K Race 11:00 AM DI & DII Men’s 8K Race Following Final Race Awards Ceremony For All Racers Dear Friend: Welcome to College of the Ozarks and the 2019 NCCAA Division I & II Men’s & Women’s Cross Coun- try National Championships. We are honored to join the NCCAA in hosting these championship races at Hard Work U. Congratulations to the participants, as we acknowledge their hard work and dedication. Thanks to our staff and volunteers for making this event outstanding. To the participants, best wishes and good luck. Let the races begin! Sincerely, Jerry C. Davis President 3 4 5 National Christian College Athletic Association 302 W Washington St • Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-250-1199 www.thenccaa.org • [email protected] Emma Jankowski Named 2019 DI Cross Country Ray Bullock Award Recipient For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Gilmore, Director of Communications (bgilmore@ thenccaa.org) Greenville, SC: The NCCAA is pleased to announce Emma Jankowski of Bethel University as the 2019 Ray Bullock Award Recipient for Division I Women’s Cross Country. Jankowski is a talented runner who made an immediate impact for the Pilots when she arrived her sophomore year. In her first year at Bethel, she won the individual title at the 2018 NCCAA DI Women’s Cross Country National Championship in a time of 18:32, also earning NCCAA All-American honors. At the 2018 NAIA National Championship, Jankowski finished in 46th in a school record (at that time) of 18:18. She has since broken that record this season with a time of 18:11. Jankowski has also been named NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week several times. The junior from Granger, Indiana is majoring in exercise science and nursing, and currently holds a 4.00 GPA, qualifying her as an NCCAA and NAIA Scholar-Athlete this year. Jankowski regularly attends and participates in a weekly Bible study. She leads the team by example and relates to her teammates in a humble and kind way. Jankowski daily lives out her beliefs in how she treats people through her peaceful and encouraging demeanor. “Emma is a tremendous athlete who is committed and coachable, but more importantly, she maintains a proper perspective on athletics and competition,” stated Head Coach Ryan Sommers. “She is a wonderful teammate who loves building and investing in relationships.” Other Finalists Hannah Duncan, College of the Ozarks Janna Imes, Columbia International University Jessica Zvers, Grace College The Ray Bullock Cross Country Award, for women, was named in honor of Dr. Ray Bullock, who for many years has dedicated himself to the development of cross country as a sport in general, but also as a ministry within the NCCAA. He has impacted the lives of countless student-athletes and coaches through his efforts. This award was established in order to enhance excellence in Christian cross country competition and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith as exemplified through Christ-like cross country participation in NCCAA member institutions. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the NCCAA strives to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ through its 24 National Championships and 2 National Invitationals. For more information on the NCCAA, contact the NCCAA National Office at (864) 250-1199 or visit www.thenccaa.org. 6 National Christian College Athletic Association 302 W Washington St • Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-250-1199 www.thenccaa.org • [email protected] Chloe Jacob Named 2019 DII Cross Country Ray Bullock Award Recipient For Immediate Release Contact: Brandon Gilmore, Director of Communications (bgilmore@ thenccaa.org) Greenville, SC: The NCCAA is pleased to announce Chloe Jacob of Trinity Bible College (TBC) as the 2019 Ray Bullock Award Recipient for Division II Women’s Cross Country. The senior from Ellendale, North Dakota has been a strong leader for the Lions in and out of competition. She has had two finishes in the top ten at NCCAA National Championships (2017 and 2018). Jacob’s best performance was at the University of North Dakota in 2019 when she posted a 20:58 in the 5k. She holds the school record in both the 5k and 6k, along with many of the top ten times in program history. Jacob has also been named NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week on several occasions. Jacob is a licensed Assemblies of God minister and has been on a church staff for over two years as a worship minister. She has also led chapel worship teams at TBC and has served on missions teams to China and Israel. In the classroom, the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete currently holds a 3.99 in worship ministry, Biblical studies, and theology. “Chloe is an extremely talented and hardworking runner,” said Head Coach Karen Thurber. “But her contributions to campus and to God’s Kingdom far outweigh that.” Other Finalists Haley Brammer, Bob Jones University Kimberly Buskirk, Grace Christian University The Ray Bullock Cross Country Award, for women, was named in honor of Dr. Ray Bullock, who for many years has dedicated himself to the development of cross country as a sport in general, but also as a ministry within the NCCAA. He has impacted the lives of countless student-athletes and coaches through his efforts. This award was established in order to enhance excellence in Christian cross country competition and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith as exemplified through Christ-like cross country participation in NCCAA member institutions. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the NCCAA strives to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ through its 24 National Championships and 2 National Invitationals. For more information on the NCCAA, contact the NCCAA National Office at (864) 250-1199 or visit www.thenccaa.org. 7 8 Cross Country Scholar Athletes OAKLAND CITY GRACE COLLEGE FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE DI WOMEN UNIVERSITY Elijah Brooks COLLEGE Abby Hillyard Drew Jones Katlyn Holaday BETHEL UNIVERSITY Abbie Lantrip John Marhefka GRACE CHRISTIAN Madison Allison Carter Meyer Molly Campbell ROBERTS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Emma Jankowski COLLEGE GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY Kimberly Buskirk Natalia Johnson Tiffany Adames Noah Dir MARANATHA BAPTIST Anna Nisen Katie Bellomo Dylan Goodyear UNIVERSITY Vanessa Steiner Erin Graham Caleb Grunau Anna Rossiter Moriah Martone Collin Kessinger Haly Hendricks CAMPBELLSVILLE Brittany Shumway Dylon Niswonger UNIVERSITY KatieJean Lingle Maggie Parrish SOUTHERN WESLEYAN HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS Juliana Escobedo Kyra Hood David Ballew Mara Johnson Hannah Duncan Maggie Rice Bethany Marteney HOUGHTON COLLEGE Mystique Kalat Kaitlyn Spearman Daniel Burdo Emilia Snyder COLUMBIA Caroline Therrell Dominik Sullivan TRINITY BIBLE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL TRINITY CHRISTIAN John Vernick Arianna Bigart UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Joel Wheeler Chloe Jacob Gloria Book Sarah DeVries Ethan Young Janna Imes Mikayla VanLaan PIEDMONT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL ANN ARBOR NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Abigail Bentz Ava DeSahazer Clark