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From left, seniors Meredith Garrity and Julia Tomanovich of the Ithaca College women's cross-country team. The Bombers are looking to get back to Nationals after just missing them in 2021.

Women’s cross-country set hopes high after coming up short in 2021

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • August 31, 2022
Following a 2021 season where the Ithaca College women’s cross-country team came short of reaching the National Championship, expectations are high.
From left, seniors Meghan Matheny and Logan Bruce are prepared to win national titles this indoor season for the women's track and field team.

Women’s track and field team to build off outdoor success

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • November 10, 2021
After a successful Spring 2021 season that saw the Bombers win national championships in three different events, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team is returning to action.
Senior captains Isabel Johnston and Lauren Lobdell are prepared to chase down a Liberty League title this fall.

Women’s cross country team ready to run down a championship

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor • August 25, 2021
Since the Ithaca College women’s cross-country team finished second in the Liberty League in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented the Bombers from stepping foot on the race course.
Junior Katelyn Hutchison is eighth in the nation in the 400 meter event.

Women’s track and field team reaches second in national rankings

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer • April 27, 2021
After ending the 2020 indoor season ranked No. 2 in the country, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team is back in the top 10 for the outdoor season.
Junior Daniel Monchek and sophomore Nathaniel Oczkowski compete in the 55-meter hurdles.

Track and field teams hold their first intrasquad scrimmages

By Arla Davis, Sports editor • February 19, 2021
As the first team to return to competition at Ithaca College, the men's and women's indoor track and field teams held an intrasquad scrimmage on Feb. 13 and 14.
From left, senior Kendall Wellauer and sophomore Logan Bruce are both currently qualified for the indoor national championship and will aim to continue their success outdoors.

Women’s track team aiming for the podium at nationals

By Dani Pluchinsky, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The women's track and field team is hoping to carry over its success from the indoor track and field season to the outdoor track.
Senior Parley Hannan takes the lead against her competitors in a tri-meet against The College at Brockport and SUNY Oneonta in Glazer Arena.

Women’s track and field dominates in national rankings

By Tyler Evans • February 11, 2020
The Bombers women’s track and field team competes against some of the best athletes in Division III in practice everyday.
Junior Ariyahna Bernard competes in shot put event on Feb. 2nd in the Athletics and Event Center.

Track and field teams dominate Bomber Invitational

By Tommy Mumau • February 10, 2020
The nationally ranked No. 4 women’s team placed in the top-eight 34 times and No. 20 men’s team placed in the top-eight 26 times.
Senior runner Parley Hannan won the national title at the NCAA Championship race on Nov. 23. Hannan is the first Ithaca College cross-country runner to become a national champion.

Fall athletes thrive in postseason NCAA appearances

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2019
As the fall varsity season came to a close, men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and the men’s and women’s cross-country teams advanced to NCAA tournaments.
Senior cross-country runner Sarah Rudge has been running for both the cross-country and track teams at Ithaca College since her freshman year. After a nationals run this fall, Rudge prepares for her indoor track season this winter.

Senior runner discusses transition to indoor track

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer • December 3, 2019
Sarah Rudge, a senior cross-country runner competed in the NCAA championship race Nov. 23, and has just two weeks before her track season begins.
Kendall Keil '20 and Savanna Lenker '20 lead members of the field hockey team towards the bleachers after a game.

Postseason Dreams: Varsity teams prepare for league and national tournaments

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • November 7, 2019
Many Ithaca College fall varsity teams are preparing for the Liberty League and NCAA tournaments, including field hockey, men’s soccer and volleyball.
Senior runner Parley Hannan has become one of the staple athletes for the Ithaca College cross-country team. Out of six races so far this season, Hannan won four and placed in the top three in the other two.

Senior athlete overcomes obstacles in running career

By Julia DiGeronimo, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2019
After two transfers of schools, three changes of major and battling mental health, senior Parley Hannan has found a home on the cross-country team.
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