2002 Miracle Yearbook

CUwomens crosscountry For the first time in Cedarville University's history, an athletic team earned first place in the NAIA National tournament. Led by Junior All-American Erin Nehus,the Women's Cross Country team edged second place Concordia NE by 22 points to bring home the trophy. Nehus placed third overall, and fellow All- Americans Jennifer Tetrick and Heidi Wright earned 12'h and 29th respectively. Sarah Roberts, Kim McNeilance,Abigail Winburn,and Jen Roman rounded out the top seven for the Lady Jackets. Excitingly, all top seven Jacket runners will be returning next year. Before the race, Coach Elvin King said,"We want God to be honored by our effort and how we handle the success or failure in reaching the goal[offinishing in the top four]." His team succeeded by taking first place and earning Coach King his first NAIA Coach ofthe Year award. During the entire season, the Lady Jackets battled for the first-place ranking in the NAIA. Before the American Student manager Julia DeHart bends down for a picture with her little sister while the team is on the run. 42 Athletics Mideast Conference Tournament, NAIA ranked them first in the country, but despite winning the tournament behind Nehus'first place finish, they fell to second in the rankings. They entered the NAIA tournament still ranked second following an impressive victory in the NCCAA championships hosted at John Bryan State Park. Nehus won the women's title, and Tetrick, Wright,and Roberts joined her in earning NCCAA All-American Honors by placing fourth, fifth, and eighth respectively. Additionally, the NCCAA named Coach King the Cross Country Coach ofthe Year for the conference. Cedarville University welcomed them back proudly at a chapel service where they presented their first-place banner,and Coach King received his NAIA Coach ofthe Year Award. Team member Jen Roman summarized the year by saying,"Our desire is to go out and glorify God." The Cedarville pack, Jen, Erin, Heidi, and Corrie take off strong and stick together for a big win. The competition among Christian schools keeps the women's team on their toes. Junior, Jen Tetrick, runs her heart out in hopes for a medal.