2003 Miracle Yearbook

At the beginning ofthe year,coach Elvin King said,"We're excited to be in the position that we are,and we want to enjoy the season." The team took advantage of their position and took first place in five ofthe nine meets in which they partici- pated. The Lady Jacket's Cross Country team finished the season first in the American Mideast Conference for the third straight year in a row. In the race, Sarah Roberts won her first individual title. Teammate Jennifer Tetrick finished second only 3 seconds out ofthe lead. The team also finished first in the NCCAA Nationals held at John Bryan State Park in which the top three finishers ran for Cedarville. Tetrick turned in a season- best time for first place, while Roberts and Kimberly McNeilance took second and third. Coach King earned NCCAA coach ofthe year for the second straight year, and Heidi Wright received the Bullock award recognizing her athletic, academic and Ohristian leadership abilities. In their final meet this year,the Lady Jackets finished fourth in the NAIA Nationals. Fourth place was the second best finish in Cedarville University's history. Roberts was the top finisher for Cedarville, and three-time All American Erin Nehus ran on an injured foot and still finished well. The Jackets finished second in the final NAIA National Rankings. Over the last four years, senior Nehus was considered the best long distance Lady Jackets runner ever to run at Cedarville. She was named NCAA and NAIA All-American from 1999 through 2001 and narrowly missed this year due to an injury. Last year she led the team to Cedarville's first ever NAIA national champi- onship. Next year the Lady Jackets will miss her but still hope to continue to do well. Sarah Roberts and Jennifer Tetrick begin to feel the wear and tear towards the finish line. LEADING THE PACK \