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From left, senior Justin Showstead and senior Andy Frank look to bring their senior leadserhsip to the team and help send multiple members of the team to the NCAA Divison III indoor track and field championship.

Men’s track and field team sprinting for the top of the Liberty League

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 9, 2022
Following a second-place overall finish in the 2022 Liberty League Indoor Track and Field Championships, the Ithaca College men’s track and field team has its eyes set on the top of the mountain.
First-year student Carter Rothwell, recruited to play track and field at Ithaca College competed in his first race as a member of the men’s cross-country team placing 52nd out of 76 runers in the field.

First-year student returns from injury to new event

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • October 18, 2022
At the Hamilton Invitational on Oct. 8, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team saw a solid performance from first-year student Carter Rothwell, who crossed the line in 52nd out of 76 runners.
The Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run is the only home meet of the season for the Ithaca College men’s and women’s cross-country teams. At this year’s race, senior Danny Jagoe won the five kilometer race for the men with a time of 16:42.60, while Parley Hannan ‘20 won it for the women with a time of 18:03.00.

Runners reconnect at annual cross-country alumni run

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 7, 2022
For current athletes, alumni of all ages and their families, the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run represents more than just a race.
From left, senior Alex Whatley and sophomore James Hughes of the Ithaca College men's cross-country team. The team sent two runners to Nationals in 2021, but are looking to send more in 2022.

Men’s cross-country striving for Nationals appearance

By Dean Gutic, Senior Writer • August 31, 2022
With the summer ending and new school year approaching, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team makes its return to the field with big ambitions.
Matt Scheffler helped coach three pole vaulters on the Ithaca College women's track and field team to top-10 finishes nationally during the indoor season. He also coaches for the men's team, which saw an athlete finish in fifth place in the country.

Track and field assistant coach earns national recognition

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • April 4, 2022
Matt Scheffler was honored with the United States Track & Field and Cross-Country College Association (USTFCCCA) National Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year award.
From left, senior thrower Luke Tobia and junior sprinter Andy Frank are set to help lead the Ithaca College men’s track and field team during the upcoming outdoor season.

Men’s track and field set to defend conference championship

By Nicolas Rosado, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2022
A year after returning to the track and winning the Liberty League, the Ithaca College men’s track and field team is looking to repeat as conference champions.
Sophomore Jalen-Leonard Osbourne set a new program record in the 60-meter dash Feb. 5 with a time of 6.78 seconds. It was the fourth time he set the record.

Sprinter breaks his own record in 60-meter dash for the third time

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer • February 17, 2022
Sophomore sprinter Jalen Leonard-Osbourne holds the program record for the 60-meter dash, which is tied for first in the country for Division III this season.
From left, seniors Benjamin Tiber and Danny Jagoe, runners on the men's cross-country team, competed in the NCAA Championship on Nov. 20 in Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky.

Men’s cross-country runners race at NCAA Championships

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021
Seniors Danny Jagoe and Benjamin Tiber, dynamic cross-country duo, participated in the 2021 NCAA Division III Cross-Country Championships on Nov. 20 in Louisville, Kentucky.
From left, senior Dom Mikula and junior Nate Oczkowski will look to be key contributors as the Bombers set out to claim a title.

Men’s track and field looks to surprise the competition

By Ori Grady, Contributing writer • November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College men’s track and field team is gearing up for its upcoming indoor season. The squad has begun preparing to compete in its first full campaign since 2019.
Senior Danny Jagoe and sophomore Patrick Bierach have their eyes set on competing at the NCAA Tournament in Kentucky.

Men’s cross country team returns to chase a championship

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer • August 26, 2021
In 2019, the Ithaca College men’s cross country team made its first National Championships appearance since 2002. Despite being down a few stars, the team is looking to continue its title pursuit.
Senior Ben Tiber and freshmen Jalen Leonard-Osbourne will make their marks on the track for the Bombers this spring.

Men’s track and field welcomes fresh faces into program

By Quintin Pelzel, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2021
The Ithaca College men's track and field team hopes a large incoming class will push them to their third consecutive Liberty League championship.
Freshman Moriah Byrd prepares to compete in the shot put event of the pentathlon.

Multi athletes mix it up across many events

By Dani Pluchinsky • March 5, 2020
Athletes on Ithaca College's men's and women's track and field teams describe what it is like training for the pentathlon and heptathlon events.
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