Western New England College
Women's Cross Country News

Western New England College Fall Sports Banquet
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004
List of Award Recipients

Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable Runner - Freshman Kaylee Martin (Holmes, NY)
Coaches Award - Sophomore Lauren Dannenberg (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Rookie-of-the-Year - Freshman Andrea Bennett (Torrington, CT)

Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
WNEC at NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship (37th/41)

KAYLEE MARTIN AND ANDREA BENNETT GAIN WEEKLY HONORS

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College freshman Kaylee Martin (Holmes, NY) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross-Country Rookie-of-the-Week on Monday (Nov. 1) for the second time this season.

Martin was the top freshman finisher and third overall among 78 runners at the conference championship with a time of 21 minutes, 45 seconds over the 5,000-meter course. A marketing/advertising major, she earned All-GNAC recognition for her performance.

Freshman Andrea Bennett (Torrington, CT) was honored Tuesday (Nov. 2) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Bennett placed seventh among 64 runners at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross-Country Championship last Saturday in Nashua, New Hampshire covering the 5,000-meter course in 22 minutes, 13 seconds. She earned All-GNAC recognition for her performance. Bennett is an education/psychology major.

Western New England College placed second in the seven-team field.

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004
WNEC at GNAC Championship (2nd/7)

Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004
WNEC at Westfield State 9th Annual James Early Invitational (14th/18)

FRESHMAN KAYLEE MARTIN NAMED WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Freshman Kaylee Martin (Holmes, NY) was honored Tuesday (Oct. 5) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Martin placed first among 62 runners at the WNEC Invitational last Saturday covering the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 29 seconds.

With Martin leading the way, Western New England College finished first among seven schools. Martin has been the Golden Bears' top runner in four meets this season. She is a marketing advertising major.

Saturday, October 2, 2004
Western New England College Invitational

Team Scores — 1. Western New England College 45, 2. Emerson 52, 3. Emmanuel 95, 4. St. Joseph (CT) 121, 5. Suffolk 159, 6. Mount Ida 175, 7. Newbury, 251.

Individual Results (5,000 meters) 1. Kaylee Martin, WNEC, 20:29; 2. Stacey Sarber, Mount Ida, 21:41; 3. Kate Klecha, Suffolk, 21:56; 4. Erin Donahue, St. Joseph, 22:00; 5. Erica Harbatkin, Emerson, 22:09; 6. Laura OÕReagan, Emerson, 22:10; 7. Nyrie Emslie, Emmanuel, 22:10; 8. Dari Cohn, Emerson, 22:35; 9. Andrea Bennett, WNEC, 22:35; 10. Rachel Tierney, WNEC, 23:45.

11. Samantha Urwin, Suffolk, 22:51; 12. Lauren Dannenberg, WNEC 23:03; 13. Kara Coope, WNEC, 23:08; 14. Kari Lynch, Emmanuel, 23:17; 15. Alicia Koch, St. Joseph (CT), 23:17; 16. Stephanie Bibeau, Emerson, 23:18; 17. Lindsay Chabot, Emerson, 23:32; 18. Kseniya Popova, WNEC, 23:33; 19. Holly Rosa, Emmanuel, 23:39; 20. Dorothy Shanahan, Emmanuel, 23:40.

21. Danielle Ring, Mount Ida, 23:49; 22. Corinne Porter, WNEC, 23:51; 23. Omojala Hebron, WNEC, 23:55; 24. Alison Bohadk, St. Joseph (CT), 23:56; 25. Heather Carr, WNEC, 23:58; 26. Eleanore Pienta, Emerson, 24:20; 27. Danielle Riendeau, WNEC, 24:28; 28. Stephanie Rattigon, Newbury, 24:29; 29. Laurie Shepard, WNEC, 24:59; 30. Amy Lancio, Albertus Magnus, 25:01.

31. Julie Walden, Emerson, 25:03; 32. Katie Matzell, Emerson, 25:04; 33. Leah Wyner, Emerson, 25:18; 34. Jamie Mancuso, Suffolk, 25:22; 35. Susan Aguiar, Emmanuel, 25:27; 36. Eliza Kane, Emmanuel, 26:15; 37. Elizabeth McKenna, St. Joseph (CT), 26:22; 38. Laura Mason, Emmanuel, 26:25; 39. Margo Spera, Emerson, 26:27; 40. Kristen Migliozzi, WNEC, 26:27.

41. Brehan Dejen, St. Joseph (CT), 26:31; 42. Krista Spencer, Bay Path, 26:46; 43. Rebecca Cowen, Emmanuel, 27:01; 44. Becky Palmer, Mount Ida, 27:03; 45. Kristen Impastato, Emmanuel, 27:53; 46. Francine Haddon, Elms, 28:12; 47. Meghan Sullivan, Newbury, 28:27; 48. Amanda Meyer, Bay Path, 28:45; 49. Susan Schlegel, Emerson, 28:49; 50. Jenny Willets, Albertus Magnus, 28:50.

51. Amanda Brown, Suffolk, 28:59; 52. Sara Buckley, Mount Ida, 30:03; 53. Meredith Ruggles, Southern Vermont, 30:29; 54. Tara Cruz, Albertus Magnus, 30:42; 55. Jessie Laliberty, Newbury, 32:27; 56. Lauren Hicky, Mount Ida, 33:35; 57. Natalie Compton, Albertus Magnus, 34:13; 58. Kristen Hanus, Southern Vermont, 36:36; 59. Rebecca Learning, Newbury, 36:37; 60. Liz Steere, Suffolk, 37:04.

61. Kristina Curtis, Bay Path, 39:20; 62. Kaitlin Moran, Newbury, 39:27.

KARA KOOPE SELECTED GNAC ROOKIE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College freshman Kara Koope (Somers, CT) was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross Country Rookie-of-the-Week. She placed in the upper half of the field at the Gordon College Pop Crowell Invitational covering the 5,000-meter course in 23 minutes, 44 seconds. Koope is a history major.

Saturday, Sept.125, 2004
WNEC at Gordon Pop Crowell Invitational (9th/16)

KAYLEE MARTIN AND ANDREA BENNETT GAIN GNAC AWARDS

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College freshman Kaylee Martin (Holmes, NY) was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week on Monday (Sept. 20).

Martin was the team's top performer at the UMass-Dartmouth Invitational covering the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 23 seconds (second fastest time in school history) to place 63rd among 255 competitors. She is a marketing and advertising major.

Freshman Andrea Bennett (Torrington, CT) was named the GNAC Women's Cross Country Rookie-of-the-Week. She was the Golden Bears' fourth leading runner at the UMass-Dartmouth Invitational. Bennett is an education major.

Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004
WNEC at UMass-Dartmouth Shriners Invitational (22nd/33)

KAYLEE MARTIN HONORED AS GNAC ROOKIE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Freshman Kaylee Martin (Holmes, NY) was the top runner for the Western New England College women's cross country in her collegiate debut at the Connecticut College Invitational held at the Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford.

She ran the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 35 seconds to finish 34th overall among 164 competitors.

For her efforts Martin was selected the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie-of-the-Wee on Monday (Sept. 13). She is a marketing/advertising major.

Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
WNEC at Connecticut College Invitational (11th/13)

Western New England College
Fall Sports Banquet
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
List of Award Recipients

Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable Runner - Freshman Alyssa Young (Warwick, NY)
Most Improved Runner - Senior Emily Thomas (East Sandwich, MA)
Rookie-of-the-Year - Freshman Corinne Porter (Red Hill, PA)
Coaches Award - Sophomore Heather Carr (Hamden, CT)

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2003
NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship (33rd/35)

NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003
GNAC Championship (4th/10)

NASHUA, N.H. — Western New England College came through with a nice showing at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship, finishing fourth among 10 schools.

Freshman Alyssa Young (Warwick, NY) placed eighth among 76 runners with a time of 21 minutes, 27 seconds over the 5,000 meter course. Young has been the team's top runner in all six meets this fall.

The Golden Bears also received fine performances from sophomore Danielle Riendeau (Pawtucket, RI) who was 27th (24:05); freshman Corinne Porter (Red Hill, PA), 29th (24:17), freshman Lauren Dannenberg (Poughkeepsie, NY), 31st (24;22), and sophomore Heather Carr (Hamden, CT), 35th (24:45).

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003
Westfield James Early Invitational (11th/13)

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003
WNEC Invitational (2nd/3)

Team Scores - 1. Westfield State 23; 2. Western New England College 50; 3. Southern Vermont 68.

Individual Results (5,000 meters) - 1. Heather Wenninger, Westfield State, 20:29; 2. Kathleen Newton, Southern Vermont, 20:53; 3. Alyssa Young, WNEC, 20:55; 4. Stephanie Guy, Westfield State, 21:27; 5. Sheila Mulherin, Westfield State, 21:48; 6. Aimee Worcester, Westfield State, 21:51; 7. Erica Harbarkin, Emerson, 22:07; 8. Christine Byrne, Westfield State, 22:11; 9. Allison Curran, Suffolk, 22:26.

10. Molly O'Keefe, Emerson, 22:29; 11. Mary Schillinger, Suffolk, 22:31; 12. Kellyrose OÕBrien, Westfield State, 22:33; 13. Alison Wesolowski, Westfield State, 22:43; 14. Dari Cohn, Emerson, 22:48; 15. Caitlin Bates, Westfield State, 23:19; 16. Sarah Clark, Westfield State, 23:17; 17. Kristin McCann, Westfield State, 24:02; 18. Marissa Hickson, Suffolk, 24:05; 19. Marissa Blume, Westfield State, 24:06.

20. Heather Lucas, Massachusetts College, 24:19; 21. Danielle Riendeau, WNEC, 21:43; 22. Amanda Hayden, Massachusetts College, 24:27; 23. Adriana Gomez, Westfield State, 24:31; 24. Danielle Ring, Mount Ida, 24:42; 25. Heather Carr, WNEC, 24:48; 26. Michelle Maguire, Elms, 24:52; 27. Lauren Dannenberg, WNEC, 24:54; 28. Amanda Laird, Southern Vermont, 25:03; 29. Corinne Porter, WNEC, 25:14.

30. Emily Thomas, WNEC, 25:29; 31. Jenny Willets, Albertus Magnus, 25:30; 32. Alisha Somero, Southern Vermont, 25:45; 33. Michelle Chandler, Bay Path, 26:15; 34. Rebecca Palmer, Mount Ida, 26:32; 35. Amy Lancio, Albertus Magnus, 26:43; 36. Kristen Migliozzi, WNEC, 26:47; 37. Leanna Polidoro, WNEC, 26:56; 38. Erin Skeffington, WNEC, 26:58; 39. Paula Welch, Emerson, 26:59.

40. Katherine Caoutte, Mount Ida, 28:06; 41. Jennifer Desmond, Mount Ida, 28:14; 42. Verica Milivojevic, Albertus Magnus, 28:19; 43. Colleen Wimberly, Westfield State, 28:52; 44. Krystal Homon, WNEC, 29:00; 45. Catherine Benoit, Elms, 31:27; 46. Christine Harrison, Southern Vermont, 31:37; 47. Ashley Barnard, Bay Path, 33:04; 48. Valerie Carlson, Albertus Magnus, 34:13; 49. Jillian Slyva, Westfield State, 34:16

50. Kathryn Koprowski, Bay Path, 36:44; 51. Jennifer Paun, Pine Manor, 36:52; 52. Lindsay Otten, Southern Vermont, 43:14.

ALYSSA YOUNG HONORED AS THE WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Freshman Alyssa Young (Warwick, NY) was honored Tuesday (Sept. 30) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Young finished 11th among 157 runners at the Gordon College Pop Crowell Invitational with a time of 20 minutes, 27 seconds over the 5,000-kilometer course.

With Young leading the way, Western New England College placed 11th among 16 schools in the team standings.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003
Gordon Pop Cowell Invitational (11th/16)

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003
UMass-Dartmouth Shriners Invitational (22nd/28)

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003
Amherst Invitational (5th/5)

JAMIE CARNEY NAMED WNEC COCA-COLA FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-YEAR

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three-sport standout Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) was honored as the WNEC Coca-Cola Female Athlete-of-the-Year at the school's Spring Sports Banquet on May 4, 2003.

Carney, a biology major, was a team captain in basketball and cross-country, and among the top players on the lacrosse team.

The cross-country program is only four years old and Carney was the only four-year runner on the team.

In basketball, she led the Golden Bears to an 18-10 record and the championship finals of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament for the first time in school history. A four-year starter at forward, she was second on the team in scoring (12.5 avg.) and first in rebounding (10.5) in gaining All-GNAC First Team honors. Carney finished her career second in rebounding (948) and eighth in scoring (1,165 points).

In lacrosse, Carney was a repeat selection on the All-New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) First Team. She scored 31 points (17 goals, 14 assists) from her defensive position and finished her three-year career with 55 points (32-23).

Western New England College Fall Sports Banquet
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002
List of Award Recipients

Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable Runner — Senior Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA).
Most Improved Runner — Junior Leanne Polidoro (Adams, MA).
Unsung Hero — Junior Emily Thomas (East Sandwich, MA).

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002
WNEC at NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship (No Team Score)

WNEC PLACES SEVENTH AT GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP

NASHUA, N H. (Nov. 2, 2002) — Western New England College placed sixth among seven schools at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship. Senior captain Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) led the Golden Bears by finishing 11th among 61 runners with a time of 21 minutes, 36 seconds for 5,000 meters. Freshman Danielle Riendeau (Pawtucket, RI) was 26th in 23:35.

SENIOR JAMIE CARNEY SELECTED AS THE WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Cross country captain Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA — Nauset Regional High School) was honored Tuesday (Oct. 15) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Carney, a senior, finished fourth among 37 runners at the WNEC Invitational covering the wet 5,000-meter course in 23 minutes, 10 seconds. A biology major, Carney has been the team's top runner in all three meets this fall.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002
WNEC Invitational, 10:30 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Final Team Scores - 1. Southern Vermont 37, 2. Clark 64, 3. St. Joseph, Conn. 66, 4. Western New England 84, 5. Elms 96, 6. Bay Path 135, 7. Rivier 156.

Individual Results (5,000 meters) 1. Allison Curran, Suffolk, 21:52 2. Kathleen Newton, S. Vermont, 21:53 3. Aurelia Eisenzopt, Mt. Ida, 21:54 4. Jennifer Paludi, Mt. Ida, 22:51 5. Erin Donahue, St. Joseph (CT), 22:56 6. Jamie Carney, WNEC, 23:10 7. Kathleen Christie, S. Vermont, 23:28 8.Jen Ericson, Clark, 23:30 9. Alison Bohadik, St. Joseph (CT), 23:40 10. Stephanie Kopala, S. Vermont, 23:55

11.Amanda Laird, S. Vermont, 24:06 12. Kristina Siladi, Clark, 24:09 13. Fanayea Dejen, St. Joseph (CT), 24:15 14. Mellisa Duffy, Elms, 24:26 15. Karra Cheever, Mt. Ida, 24:28 16. Daniele Reindeau, WNEC, 24:32 17. Leann Rousso, Clark, 24:50 18. Alecia Koch, St. Joseph (CT), 25:03 19. Erin Skeffington, WNEC, 25:16 20. Carissa Roy, Elms, 25:26

21. Alisha, Somero, S. Vermont, 25:29 22. Hannah Desimone, Clark, 25:39 23. Beate Born, Clark, 25:45 24. Georgette Rivera, Bay Path, 26:21 25. Alissa Frechette, Elms, 26:25 26. Cassandra Basinait, Bay Path, 26:40 27. Kate Galaska, Elms, 26:41 28. Leanne Polidoro, WNEC, 26:45 29. Michelle Macguire, Elms, 26:46 30. Emily Collier, Rivier, 26:57

31. Melissa Macaig, Bay Path, 27:26 32. Christen Hogan, Rivier, 27:40 33. Becky Jensen, Rivier, 27:47 34. Chandra Bellamy, WNEC, 28:05 35. Jelena Brigida, Bay Path, 28:25 36. Kaitlen Crocker, Pine Manor, 28:32 37. Stacy Collins, Elms, 28:56 38. Flor Alvarenga, Pine Manor, 29:02 39. Catherine Benoit, Elms, 30:32 40. Brehen Dejen, St. Joseph (CT), 30:54

41. Megan Iannitelli, Bay Path, 31:40 42. Shaunna Martel, Rivier, 32:36 43. Colleen Clarke, Pine Manor, 32:37 44. Rebecca Shaw, Rivier, 32:39 45. Jodi Parker, Rivier, 34:56 46. Lindsay Sheridan, Rivier, 35:41 47. Donnaree Wynter, Pine Manor, 39:01

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002
WNEC at Elms Invitational (3rd/6)

CHICOPEE, Mass. — Senior Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) placed fourth in 23 minutes, 54 seconds for 5000 meters, and freshman Danielle Riendeau (Pawtucket, RI) was ninth in 25:06 as Western New England College finished third among six teams at the Elms Invitational.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002
WNEC at UMass-Dartmouth Invitational (JV) (15th/16)

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002
WNEC at Amherst Invitational (6th/6)

JUNIOR JAMIE CARNEY SELECTED AS THE WNEC FEMALE ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 30, 2001) — Junior cross country standout Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA — Nauset Regional High School) was honored Tuesday (Oct. 30) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

Carney, a team co-captain, finished sixth among 59 runners at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross Country Championship on October 27 covering the 3.1 mile course in 21 minutes, 56 seconds.

With Carney helping to lead the way, the Golden Bears placed second in the 10-team field. A biology major, she has been the squad's top runner in five of six meets this fall.

Western New England College will compete in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship starting at 11 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 10) at Westfield State College.

SOUHERN VERMONT WINS GNAC TITLE; WESTERN NEW ENGLAND SECOND

Emerson's Katrina Kozarek top individual runner

Springfield, Mass. (Oct. 27, 2001) — Host Western New England College placed second at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship Saturday.

The Golden Bears had two runners finish in the top 10, junior Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) who was sixth in 21 minutes, 56 seconds over the 3.1 mile course, and freshman Lisa Marold (West Warwick, RI) who was eighth in 22:07.

Team Scores 1. Southern Vermont 59, 2. Western New England 62, 3. Johnson & Wales 64, 4. Emerson 65, 5. Saint Joseph (Conn.) 79, 6. Pine Manor 178, 7. Rivier 187. Emmanuel, Norwich, and Suffolk did not score.

Individual Results (3.1 miles) 1. Katrina Kozarek, Emerson, 19:10; 2. Betsy Suda, Emmanuel, 20:48; 3. Jean Tinelly, Johnson & Wales, 21:01; 4. Anne Marie Nixon, Southern Vermont, 21:35; 5. Stephanie Kopala, Southern Vermont, 21:43; 6. Jamie Carney, Western New England, 21:56; 7. Ali Curran, Suffolk, 22:06; 8. Lisa Marold, Western New England, 22:07; 9. Terry Cuozzo, Emerson, 22:12; 10. Kathleen Christie, Southern Vermont, 22:16.

11. Sophia Rickevicius, St. Joseph (Conn.), 22:16; 12. Amanda Cookson, Norwich, 22:23; 13. Colleen Dolbec, Western New England, 22:37; 14. Allyson Pidgeon, Johnson & Wales, 22:52; 15. Janna Ferrisi, Johnson & Wales, 23:00; 16. Dari Cohn, Emerson, 23:06; 17. Tammy Grasso, Norwich, 23:08; 18. Fanayea Dejen, St. Joseph (Conn.), 23;14; 19. Shannon Blake, Johnson & Wales, 23:15; 20. Shanna Villanueva, Emmanuel, 23:17.

21. Alison Bohadik, St. Joseph (Conn.), 23:22; 22. Sarah Bisson, St. Joseph (Conn.), 23:25; 23. Alisha Somero, Southern Vermont, 23:31; 24. Lani Scozzari, Emerson, 23:51; 25. Jennifer Kuberiet, Western New England, 24:06; 26. Lindsay Barnes, Western New England, 24:17; 27. Jenelle Williams, Pine Manor, 24:19; 28. Alyssa Andrews, Norwich, 24:49; 29. Malorie Smith, St. Joseph (Conn.), 25:00; 30. Elizabeth Cannell, Johnson & Wales, 25:12.

31. Nancy O'Rourke, Suffolk, 25:18; 32. Paula Walsh, Emerson, 25:22; 33. Amanda Laird, Southern Vermont, 25:28; 34. Shannon Clement, St. Joseph (Conn.), 25:33; 35. Melissa Miles, Southern Vermont, 25:55; 36. Christen Hogan, Rivier, 26:02; 37. Emily Boudreau, Emerson, 26:05; 38. Aribelys Taveras, Johnson & Wales, 26:07; 39. Leanna Polidoro, Western New England, 26:19; 40. Chandra Bellamy, Western New England, 26:22.

41. Kristina Ingram, Norwich, 26:37; 42. Kaitlin Crocker, Pine Manor, 27:12; 43. Jennifer Bonomo, Western New England, 27:16; 44. Mary Wasielak, St. Joseph (Conn.), 27:18; 45. Robyn Gagne, Rivier, 27:55; 46. Sarah Crowley, Southern Vermont, 28:12; 47. Amy Sagan, Southern Vermont, 28:18; 48. Kate Dooley, St. Joseph (Conn.), 28:57; 49. Colleen Clarke, Pine Manor, 29:19; 50. Brehen Dejen, St. Joseph (Conn.), 29:20.

51. Rebecca Jensen, Rivier, 29:37; 52. Gaelen Gowley-Chase, Pine Manor, 29:56; 53. Janine Noble, St. Joseph (Conn.), 32:10; 54. Rebecca Shaw, Rivier, 33:09; 55. Karen Goebel, Rivier, 34:03; 56. Katie Williams, St. Joseph (Conn.), 34:54; 57. Shaunna Martel, Rivier, 35:09; 58. Catherine Scanlon, Pine Manor, 36:22; 59. Elizabeth Teixeria, Emmanuel, 37:45.

WNEC HOSTS GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 25, 2001) — Western New England College will host the 2001 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship starting at 12:45 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 27) at Suprenant Field.

Complete results will be posted here as soon as possible following the race.

WNEC Invitational
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001

Team Scores

1. Westfield State 43 2. Saint Joseph (Conn.) 98 3. Framingham State 109 4. Elms 117 5. Western New England 131 6. Bay Path 132 7. Landmark 173.

Individual Results (5,000 meters)

1. Starr Hockenberry, Westfield State, 21:35 2. Kim Gagliardi, Framingham State, 21:50 3. Paige Phillips, Berkshire C.C., 21:59 4. Jaime Carney, Western New England, 22:12 5. Catie Geldert, Westfield State. 22:22 6. Kathy Osgood, Bay Path, 22:32 7. Nicole Gagliardi, Framingham State, 22:37 8. Jennifer Modie, Mount Ida, 22:52 9. Christine Palleschi, Mount Ida, 23:00 10. Christine Byrne, Westfield State, 23:29 11. Sophia Rickevivous, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 23:35 12. Alyssa Reid, Westfield State, 23:41 13. Kate Galaskas, Elms, 23:48 14. Jennette Houston, Framingham State, 24:06 15. Jen Stryer, Westfield State, 24:09 16. Miranda Osgood, Westfield State, 24:20 17. Kristin Szetela, Elms, 24:21 18. Jennifer Kuberiet, Western New England, 24:25 19. Alison Bohadik, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 24:29 20. Sara Bisson, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 24:44 21. Megan Speedie, Landmark, 24:45 22. Sarah Clark, Westfield State, 24:46 23. Fanayea Dejen, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 24:54 24. Kelly Rose OÕBrien, Westfield State, 24:56 25. Laura Hurley, Westfield State, 25:00 26. Megg Bethoney, Westfield State, 25:05 27. Laura Pollock, Landmark, 25:14 28. Malorie Smith, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 25:52 29. Nancy O'Rourke, Suffolk, 25:58 30. Michelle Maguire, Elms, 26:13 31. Liz White, Elms, 26:17 32. Brina Foni, Bay Path, 26:18 33. Irma OÕZwoldike, Bay Path, 26:25 34. Shannon Clement, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 26:30 35. Bridgett Vacanti, Westfield State, 26:39 36. Melissa Duffy, Elms, 26:46 37. Rebecca Seraphin, Bay Path, 27:04 38. Jelena Brigida, Bay Path, 27:06 39. Leanne Polidoro, Western New England, 27:10 40. Jennifer Bonomo, Western New England, 27:52 41. Mary Wasielak, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 27:53 42. Chandra Bellamy, Western New England, 27:58 43. Sossi Essajanian, Framingham State, 28:03 44. Rachel Ross, Landmark, 28:39 45. Catherine Benoit, Elms, 29:10 46. Izoi Fijiwara, Landmark, 29:20 47. Amy Sagan, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 29:21 48. Megan Iannitelli, Bay Path, 29:44 49. Erica Mellone, Westfield State, 30:24 50. Stacy Collins, Elms, 30:29 51. Cynthia Bibber, Mount Ida, 30:47 52. Graziella Molluzzo, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 32:00 53. Janine Noble, Saint Joseph (Conn.), 32:11 54. Nicole Edwards, Landmark, 32:51 55. Erin Kulig, Framingham State, 35:49

WNEC 11TH AT GORDON "POP CROWELL" INVITATIONAL

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England College's women's cross country team finished 11th among 21 teams at the Gordon "Pop Crowell" Invitational Saturday (Sept. 22) in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Freshman Lisa Marold (West Warwick, RI) placed 31st among 165 runners with a time of 22 minutes, 32 seconds. Junior Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) was 32nd in 22:37.

WNEC will host its own Invitational starting at 10;30 a.m. Saturday, October 6.

News from the 2000 Season

GOLDEN BEARS WINS GNAC CHAMPIONSHIP

NASHUA, N.H. (Oct. 28, 2000) — In only its second year of varsity competition, Western New England College captured the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Cross Country Championship Saturday with 44 points.

Johnson & Wales University was second (61) followed by Saint Joseph College, Connecticut (100), Emerson College (101), Norwich University (107), host Rivier College (133), Southern Vermont College (143), and Pine Manor College (232).

Western New England freshman Leticia DeFazio (Reno, NV) was the individual winner among 62 runners covering the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 27 seconds.

DeFazio earned All-Conference recognition along with sophomore Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA) who was third (21:33), junior Jennifer Bonomo (Beacon, NY), eighth (22:42), and freshman Erika Anderson (Tolland, CT), 10th (22:48).

Western New England will compete in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship November 11 at UMass-Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

FRESHMAN LETICIA DeFAZIO
NAMED GNAC ROOKIE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 17, 2000) – Western New England College freshman Leticia DeFazio (Reno, NV) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Cross Country Rookie-of-the-Week on Tuesday (Oct. 17). DeFazio placed 14th among 161 runners at the Westfield State Invitational on October 14 covering the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 29 seconds.

LETICIA DeFAZIO SELECTED
WNEC ATHLETE-OF-THE-WEEK

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 10, 2000) – Freshman Leticia DeFazio (Reno, NV) of the women's cross country squad was honored Tuesday (Oct. 10) as the Western New England College Female Athlete-of-the-Week.

DeFazio placed first among 34 runners at the WNEC Invitational on October 7 covering the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 25 seconds. With DeFazio leading the way, WNEC placed first among the five schools competing in the race. She has been the Golden Bears' top runner in five meets this fall.

Western New England will participate in the Westfield State Invitational on Saturday (Oct. 14).

LETICIA DeFAZIO LEADS WNEC
TO TEAM TITLE AT OWN INVITATIONAL

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 7, 2000) – Western New England College freshman Leticia DeFazio (Reno, NV) was the individual winner among 34 runners to lead the Golden Bears to the team title at the WNEC Invitational.

Western New England College Invitational

Team Results – 1. Western New England 31, 2. Elms 57, 3. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy 60, 4. Bay Path 84. Berkshire Community College did not score any points.

Individual Results – 1. Leticia DeFazio, WNEC, 20:25; 2. Paige Phillips, Berkshire Community, 20:39; 3. Kathy Osgood, Bay Path, 21:01; 4. Sarah Winsor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 21:11; 5. Eleah Lubtakin, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 21:35; 6. Jamie Carney, WNEC, 21:39; 7. Katrina Perazella, Elms, 22:09; 8. Erica Anderson, WNEC, 23:37; 9. Jen Bonomo, WNEC, 23:38; 10. Jaqueline Reynolds, Elms, 23:42 11. Kelly Goodyear, WNEC, 23:45; 12. Michelle Cady, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 23:50; 13. Kristin Szetela, Elms, 23:56; 14. Lindsay Barnes, WNEC, 24:04; 15. Elizabeth White, Elms, 24:12; 16. Beth Szymanski, WNEC, 24:19; 17. Alissa Frechette, Elms, 25:41; 18. Ann Forcum, WNEC, 25:44; 19. Cara Russo, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 25:48; 20. Brina Fondi, Bay Path, 25:51; 21. tie between Rebecca Seraphin, Bay Path, 26:01 and Michelle Maguire, Elms, 26:01; 23. Melissa Comstock, Elms, 26:40; 24. Rachel Stellmach, Elms, 26:51; 25. Stacy Collins, Elms, 27:30; 26. Amy Powell, Elms, 27:34; 27. Mimi Mitsuda, Bay Path, 27:36; 28. Linda Dutches, WNEC, 27:44; 29. Dana Thorne, Elms, 29:03; 30. Megan Iannitelli, Bay Path, 29:20; 31. Kerry Anne Gillis, Bay Path, 29:50; 32. Amy Gallant, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 29:53; 33. Catherine Benoit, Elms, 31:54; 34. Sarah Starr, Bay Path, 37;41.

GOLDEN BEARS START SECOND SEASON

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 7, 2000) – Western New England College begins its second season of women's cross country hoping to improve on last year's fifth place showing at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship.

Coach Brian Walsh welcomes back three veterans along with six promising newcomers.

Heading the list of returnees are sophomore co-captains Lindsay Barnes (Ware, MA) and Jamie Carney (Orleans, MA).

Freshman Leticia DeFazio (Reno, NV) will make an immediate impact along with classmate Erika Anderson (Tolland, CT), senior Linda Dutches (Wayne, NJ), and juniors Jennifer Bonomo (Beacon, NY), Ann Forcum (Ludlow, MA), Kelly Goodyear (Meriden, CT), and Beth Szymanski (Burlington, CT).

The Golden Bears will participate in eight meets this fall with the GNAC Championship scheduled for Saturday, October 28, in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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