Blues cross country success continues in regionals, nationals
Dylan Mathias, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2019
The women’s cross country team had a strong showing in the Northwest Conference (NWC) Championship, placing first amongst some very talented conference competition. It is the first time they have accomplished the feat since 1999. The Blues’ efforts at the NWC Championship propelled them to R...
Women’s cross country takes first in NWC conference
Dylan Mathias , Sports Reporter
November 14, 2019
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the women’s cross country team finished first in the Northwest Conference Championship. The Blues have steadily improved their conference championship performances over the last few years, culminating in their recent first place conference finish this season. The last time the ...
Blues at Home: Walla Walla Hosts NWC Cross Country Championships for First Time in Ten Years
Gaby Thomas, Sports Writer
November 1, 2017
Cross country is a not a sport that is easily watched. To physically watch the entire race, a spectator would have to run alongside athletes for miles, and even to that extent, would still miss the big picture. They would be unable to relish the ebb and flow of the ever changing positions of the racers...
One Kilometer In: A Look at the Blues’ Cross Country Season
Gaby Thomas, Sports Writer
September 28, 2017
The Cross Country team is an elusive one compared to the rest of the varsity teams at Whitman College. They have no pool, court or field to call their own; the bulk of their training is done outside the path of a typical Whitman student’s daily ventures—and unlike the basketball or tennis teams—thei...
Cross Country Reaches the Finish Line, Eyes Next Year
Ridley Eastland-Fruit, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2016
Nov. 12 marked the end of the season for Whitman’s cross country teams after a tough race at the NCAA Division III West Regionals in Salem, Oregon. This came two weeks after a strong showing by both the men and women at the Northwest Conference Championship. The cross country season begins in August...
Third Annual “Who Do You Run For?” supports cancer battles with 24-hour run
Cole Anderson, Sports Editor
November 30, 2015
“It always strikes me just how many people have been affected by cancer. This event is amazing at bringing everyone together in a cause that has affected so many of us. We run together for our loved ones who have had cancer, and also for our teammates who have been affected by cancer. It is an amazing act of solidarity that really makes me, and I hope my teammates as well, feel supported,” said Patterson
Cross Country Finishes Strong at Regionals
Marah Alindogan
November 21, 2013
The Whitman men's and women's cross country teams found great success last Saturday, Nov. 16 as they finished their season at the Division III West Regional meet. Both the men's and women's teams finished with greater success than in past years. The men finished eighth out of 18 teams, while the women finished fifth...
Strong Results Build Confidence for Cross Country
Kelsey Peck
September 19, 2013
With two meets already under their belt, it's obvious that Whitman's cross country team's Wednesday-morning workouts have paid off. After already displaying great performances both as a team and individually in the first two meets of the year, it's safe to say that the cross country team is off to the...
Senior Profiles: Cross Country/Volleyball
Tristan Gavin
October 31, 2012
When the fall sports come to an end in the following weeks, so too will the collegiate athletic careers of many seniors. For most, this season marks the peak of an athletic career that will likely never continue at such a competitive level. For all, it is the end of an emotional roller coaster that has...
Cross Country Championships
Peter Clark
October 31, 2012
The sloppy, rainy conditions at the Northwest Conference Cross Country Championships in Forest Grove, Ore. highlighted what turned out to be a sub-par day for both the Whitman men's and women's cross country teams. The men finished in seventh place as a team, while the women finished in fifth. Strategy, however, has to be factored in when considering the results of the past weekend. Two week...
How Whitman stacks up: A sport-by-sport look at the upcoming fall season
Matt Tesmond
September 20, 2012
The Whitman fall sports season heated up with the beginning of conference play last week, but how do the teams stack up compared to the rest of the Northwest Conference? The Pioneer takes a look at each sport to discover how Whitman stacks up and how the conference will shake out. Women's soccer ...
XC kicks off season with twin sweep, deep roster
Libby Arnosti
September 8, 2011
Whitman women took eight of the top 10 spots at the finish of the women's race at the annual Whitman Invitational last Saturday. Junior Emilie Gilbert sprinted past the 6 km mark, posting a time of 23:24.89 to win the race by more than 20 seconds. Her twin sister, junior Katri Gilbert, finished second,...
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