2017-18 Cross Country News
Record number of student-athletes achieve academic distinction
June 25, 2018
Chapman University student-athletes raised the bar with a record number of 220 SCIAC All-Academic selections for the 2017-18 school year. This year marks the first time in Chapman’s six-year history in the SCIAC that more than 200 Panthers were included on the All-Academic teams.
Men’s and women’s cross country teams recognized for work in the classroom
February 16, 2018
The Chapman University men’s and women’s cross country teams were recognized as All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Soltes, Cokas lead cross country teams at regionals
November 11, 2017
The Chapman University cross country teams wrapped up the 2017 cross country season at the NCAA Division III West Region Championships, led by a pair of bests. Junior Jonah Soltes ran a personal-best while junior Nika Cokas ran a season-best.
Four runners set PRs at SCIAC Championships
October 28, 2017
The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the SCIAC Championships at Prado Park on Saturday morning. Despite both teams coming in ninth place, a trio of men and junior Nika Cokas set personal records at the event.
PRs highlight final tune up before SCIAC Championship
October 14, 2017
In their final race before the SCIAC Cross Country Championships, Chapman’s men’s and women’s cross country teams took to the course at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. Sophomore Drake Butler ran a personal-best to highlight the met for the Panthers.
Sakurai leads the way in SCIAC multi-dual
September 29, 2017
The Chapman University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the SCIAC Multi-Dual this afternoon at La Mirada Regional Park. The women placed eighth overall in the 6K race but posted a 2-6 record, beating both Cal Lutheran and La Verne in head-to-head scoring.
Sakurai finishes in top-25 at Golden West Central Park Classic
September 22, 2017
Freshman Cailyn Sakurai finished in the top-25 to lead the Chapman University cross country teams at the Golden West Central Park Classic. The women’s team took ninth in the 5k race while the men’s team came in 16th in the four-mile race.
Butler leads cross country with career-best in season-opener
September 16, 2017
Sophomore Drake Butler opened the 2017 season with a career-best run to lead the Chapman University cross country teams at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday. A trio of freshman highlighted the first competition of the season for the women’s team.