2018-2019 WPI Cross Country Headlines
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Women’s Cross Country Fifth in Division III as USTFCCCA Doles Out Academic Accolades
February 14, 2019New Orleans, LA --- The WPI women’s cross country program tied for fifth in Division III and eighth across all three NCAA divisions with a 3.78 GPA as both squads were named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams. Additionally five women and four men were recognized for their efforts at the NCAA Division III New England Championships and in the classroom. -
Year in Review: Men's Cross Country One of Five Teams With All 7 in Top 100 at D3NEs
December 28, 2018Brunswick, ME --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) crossed the finish line 43rd while all seven members of the WPI men’s cross country team placed in the top 100 en route to the program’s third 10th-place showing in four years at the NCAA Division III New England Championships Saturday at Bowdoin.
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Year in Review: Women's Cross Country Earns Record 12th Worcester City Championship
December 27, 2018Paxton, MA --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) won the Worcester City Meet in convincing fashion as the WPI women's cross country program collected its record 12th title, including three of the last four, Saturday at Moore State Park. Two-time defending champion Mia Rogers (North Dighton, MA) from Worcester State took home the Brian Savilonis Award.
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Seven Fall Student-Athletes Named to NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship Teams
November 21, 2018Westwood, MA --- WPI seniors Larry Cafaro (Ansonia, CT), Steffany Halfrey (Hubbardston, MA), Mark Landergan (Newburyport, MA) and Sierra ‘Knox’ Palmer (Knoxville, TN) have been named to their respective NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship teams. Juniors Luke Lindholm (Sterling, MA) and Colleen Mullins (Andover, MA), as well as, sophomore Jackie Cardin (Manchester, NH) were also recognized.
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Men’s Cross Country Finishes 10th at NCAA Division III New England Championships
November 10, 2018Brunswick, ME --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) crossed the finish line 43rd while all seven members of the WPI men’s cross country team placed in the top 100 en route to the program’s third 10th-place showing in four years at the NCAA Division III New England Championships Saturday at Bowdoin.
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Women’s Cross Country Sets, Ties Program Records at NCAA DIII NE Championships
November 10, 2018Brunswick, ME --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) finished 45th to lead the WPI women’s cross country team to its second consecutive 10th-place finish at the NCAA Division III New England Championships Saturday at Bowdoin. The Engineers also placed a program-best 10th in 1989 while the 2018 team set the program record for fewest points with 301.
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72 WPI Fall Student-Athletes Earn NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Honors
November 08, 2018Westwood, MA --- Led by seven three-time honorees, WPI placed 72 fall student-athletes on their respective NEWMAC Academic All-Conference teams. Football led the department with 21 selections while Volleyball boasted a NEWMAC-best nine. Men’s Soccer boasted 11, followed by Women’s Soccer (9) and Field Hockey (8). Women’s Cross Country once again tied its program record with eight and Men’s Cross Country produced six.
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Chabot Repeats as NEWMAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year
November 01, 2018Westwood, MA --- For the second time in as many seasons WPI head coach Brian Chabot has been named as the NEWMAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, as voted upon by his peers following Saturday’s conference championship meet. In addition to both programs touting a quartet of All-NEWMAC honorees, seniors Steffany Halfrey (Hubbardston, MA) and Mark Landergan (Newburyport, MA) were selected as the NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship Team representatives.
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Four Named All-Conference as Men's Cross Country Finishes Second at NEWMACs
October 27, 2018Northampton, MA --- Freshman Brian Brooks (Brewster, MA), senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA), junior Avery Ingegneri (Warwick, RI) and junior Tom Hanlon (Derry, NH) each earned All-NEWMAC honors as the WPI men’s cross country team placed second at Saturday's NEWMAC Championships, hosted this year by Smith.
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Women's Cross Country Places Second, Bests No. 23 Coast Guard at NEWMACs
October 27, 2018Northampton, MA --- Four members of the WPI women's cross country team earned All-Conference accolades as the team finished second at the 2018 NEWMAC Championships, hosted by Smith, on Saturday.
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Brady Collects Second NEWMAC Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week Nod
October 15, 2018Westwood, MA --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) earned his second NEWMAC Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week honor of the season. He was also named as the WPI Men’s Student-Athlete of the Week earlier in the day.
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Men's Cross Country Eighth in Important Test at Conn College Invitational
October 13, 2018Waterford, CT --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) was 12th overall, and the top placing NEWMAC runner, to lead WPI to an eighth-place showing at the Conn College Invitational Saturday at Harkness State Park.
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Women's Cross Country 10th at Competitive Conn College Invitational
October 13, 2018Waterford, CT --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) delivered a top-12 finish as the Engineers were 10th as a team at the Connecticut College Invitational Saturday at Harkness State Park.
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Packard Sixth, Women’s Cross Country Ninth at Purple Valley Classic
September 22, 2018Williamstown, MA --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) was sixth overall, and fourth amongst NEWMAC runners, to pace the WPI women’s cross country team in a ninth-place showing at the Purple Valley Classic, hosted by Williams at Mount Greylock High School.
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Men’s Cross Country Eighth at Star-Studded Purple Valley Classic
September 22, 2018Williamstown, MA --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) led the WPI men’s cross country team to an eighth-place finish at the Purple Valley Classic, hosted by Williams at Mount Greylock High School.
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Brady and Packard Sweep NEWMAC Cross Country Weekly Awards
September 17, 2018Westwood, MA --- WPI senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) and junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) swept NEWMAC Cross Country Athlete of the Week accolades for their performances at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational. Packard was also named as the WPI Women’s Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Brady Guides Men’s Cross Country to Second Place Showing at UMass Dartmouth
September 15, 2018Dartmouth, MA --- Senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) guided the WPI men’s cross country team to a second-place showing Saturday at the UMass Dartmouth Buddy Harris Invitational. The Engineers also won the sub-varsity race that featured four student-athletes in the top-10.
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Women’s Cross Country Places Fourth at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
September 15, 2018Dartmouth, MA --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) was the runner up to lead WPI to a fourth-place finish Saturday at the UMass Dartmouth Buddy Harris Cross Country Invitational.
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Scarponi and Brady Lead Men’s Cross Country to 45th Worcester City Crown
September 08, 2018Paxton, MA --- The WPI men’s cross country team earned a perfect score for the fourth consecutive year en route to the program’s 45th Worcester City Meet title Saturday at Moore State Park. Junior Jake Scarponi (Barrington, NH) was the individual champion while senior Michael Brady (Medway, MA) earned the Brian Savilonis Award.
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Packard Produces Convincing Win as Women’s Cross Country Regains City Title
September 08, 2018Paxton, MA --- Junior Sydney Packard (Georgetown, MA) won the Worcester City Meet in convincing fashion as the WPI women’s cross country program collected its record 12th title, including three of the last four, Saturday at Moore State Park. Two-time defending champion Mia Rogers (North Dighton, MA) from Worcester State took home the Brian Savilonis Award.
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Men's Cross Country Second in NEWMAC Preseason Coaches Poll
August 29, 2018
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Cross Country Programs Look Toward 2018
July 05, 2018
