2006 Miracle Yearbook

W.Cross Country g The Lady Jacket Cross Country team entered their season with a strong group of runners that were willing to push each other to improve. Elisabeth Pyles said of the team,"We not only had a blast together, but we grew together and challenged each other." The preseason NAIA rankings listed the team as number 9 in the country, and the Lady Jacket Cross Country team did not disappoint. They tore through their schedule, collecting numerous honors and awards as they went. the The Lady Jackets both began and finished season strong. The team took first place in their season opener at the Shawnee State Invitational. The team scored five of the best six times of the meet. They also took back-to-back first place finishes at the Southeast Classic and the AMC Championship. At the Southeast Classic, Samantha Maat finished 3rd overall, Women's Front row left to right: Elisabeth Pyles, Maria Harley, Sarah Bailey, Keri Hilty, Samantha Maat, Melissa Wysong, Christina Reyes, Lucy Olney, Stacey Keller. Women's Middle row: Brittany Simpson, Jessica Squier, Audree Goodew, Julie Martz, Sarah Sweigard, Brittany Herbst, Leanne Crunelle, Student Assistant Jennifer McKellar, Student Manager Caroline Landenberger. Women's Back Row: Assistant Coach Kelly Tuinstra, Assistant Coach Joyce King, Head Coach Elvin King. followed closely by Christina Reyes, Elisabeth Pyles, Brittany Simpson, and Audree Goodew. In the AMC championship, the team won first place for the first time in 3 years. Samantha Maat finished with her career best time and said afterward that her favorite moment from the season was, "Winning conference...not just the victory, but seeing how God truly united our team that day by His Spirit." At the NCCAA Nationals, the Lady Jackets finished second with Elisabeth Pyles earning All-American honors, and Samantha Maat was named All-American as well as receiving the Bullock Award. The NAIA Nationals soon followed with the team ranking 4th in the nation. True to form, the Lady Jackets took 4th place with Christina Reyes receiving All-American Honors. In addition, Samantha Maat and Sarah Bailey received NAIA All- America Scholar-Athlete Awards. Coach Elvin King was also named to the NAIA Hall of Fame for his work since starting the Cedarville Women's Cross Country team in 1980. 9.2 at Shawnee State Invitational 1st of 9 9.17 Friendship Invite 3rd of 12 9.24 at Louisville Classic 3rd of 32 10.7 at All-Ohio Intercollegiate 7th of 41 10.22 at Southeast Classic 1st of 29 11.5 at AMC Championship 11.12 NCCAA Nationals 11.19 at NAIA Nationals 1st of 15 2nd of 21 4th of 28 NAIA Final Ranking 4th Chr-istina,Re