2003 Miracle Yearbook

After finishing third in the American Mideast Conference,the Yellow Jackets women's track team competed in the NCCAA outdoor Championships. Rachael Castro took first place in the pole vault, Sarah Roberts won the 3000 meter steeple- chase, while Erin Nehus won both the 5000 and 10000 meter runs. After Nehus's strong record-breaking performance,she was named the most Outstanding Per- former of the meet. The team took third overall in the meet. Two weeks after school was out,the team finished the season at the NAIA Outdoor Championships. Sarah Roberts took fourth in the Steeplechase. Castro took fourth in pole vault. Katie Rulapaugh finished fourth in the 3k racewalk,and Nehus finished her career with a second place finish in the 5000,and a third in the 1000. Overall, Cedarville finished tenth as a team. Over Nehus's career,she was a nine time total NAIX All American in three different sports. Throughout the season,the team had to practice and compete at other nearby schools because the Cedarville track was still in the process of being completed. Despite this setback,the team competed and had immense growth as a team. Erin Nehus said,"I think we grew stronger through making a commitment to practice just as hard, if not harder, despite the fact that we do not have a proper facility to train at. Also, making an effort to support each team member while competing and keeping our focus on the God we serve rather then performance." With a team loaded with 14 freshmen,and the attraction ofa new track facility, Cedarville looks to dojust as well in the next couple of years. The race proposes a challenge with unexpected water and puddles RUNNING TO WIN 11111 II