2005 Miracle Yearbook

Women's Track and Field With averycompetitivesquad and underclassmen comprising over75percent of the team,the Cedarville University women's track team demonstrated to the league why they will be a force to reckon with in the near future. Coached by Jeff Bolender and his staff,the team made great strides in their performances. The indoor season saw many personal bests and school records broken. Lone senior Rachel Castro cleared 13feet on the pole vault to set the all-time mark,as freshman Courtney Reid ran a 26.92 in the 200m to claim that record. Junior Christina Reyes did her part, with records in the mile at a time of 5:05.03 and the 800m with a time of 2:18.69.In the 5,000m wassophomore Samantha Maat, who also posted a school best 17:27.16. In addition, was the 9:13.99 time of the 4x800 relay team that included Samantha Matt, Audree Goodew, Christina Reyes,and Keri Hilty. Said sophomore Keri Hilty,"Although we had lots of ups and downs during the year,the Lord was our constant and it was a really greatseason!" The team finished second at the NCCAA nationals on February 19th, and tied for 15th place out of 75 schools at the NAIA national indoor meet on March 3-5. The team had a strong showing in the outdoor season,even though they often had to deal with inclement weather. Freshman Ahna Buckwalter said,"There is something about sprinting in the snow, throwing through the rain, and jumping against the wind that makes track unique to other sports. It is so special to compete as a team in order to bring God the greatest glory." The women won the Emory classic in Atlanta, and had a \ good meet at the Cincinnati relays on March 19, and the AMC \ championships on April 22-23. At the writing of this article the , team was anticipating trips to the NCCAA and NAIA nationals. cr. Sophomore Sarah Ensslen concluded,"The indoor and outdoor trackseasonswereawesomeforthe athletes,and competition was great. Each athlete seemed to step up to the challenge at hand and gave it their all. As a team it was a lot of fun, yet more important than developing as athletes we developed in our character as well, and that is something \ we can take with us wherever we go." 190 Athletics C Freshman Holly Foreman jump over her hurdles. "I had a great tim this year on the track team; it too a lot of hard work and dedication ut It was a blast and I meet some an zing friends through the team! It w also neat to meet people who wer eally ed eir sLsafl1 ry she sairL„....