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Updated November 23, 2009 4:07 PM

Women finish 14th at NCAAs, Franek earns All-American honors

The Penn State women's cross country team capped off a memorable season with a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Updated 4:07 PM

Updated November 20, 2009 4:40 AM

Team enjoys being together for NCAAs

Bridget Franek will once again be returning to the NCAA national championship for cross country.

Updated November 16, 2009 4:00 AM

Women's Team, McNally Earn NCAA Bid

On the muddy course at Princess Anne, Md., Bridget Franek led Penn State's women's cross country team at its regional meet Saturday, earning the team a spot at the NCAA Championship.

Updated November 14, 2009 8:07 PM

Women's cross country, McNally state case for NCAAs

Penn State's women's cross country team finished in fourth place at the Mid-Atlantic regional meet Saturday. Updated 8:07 PM


Updated November 13, 2009 4:00 AM

Weekend tourney on a familiar course

Some things are better the second time around.

National bids loom in wake of weekend

When asked what the highest honor in collegiate cross country running is, Penn State's runners unanimously answer: The NCAAs.


Updated November 6, 2009 4:00 AM

Penn State sweeps awards

Following one of its biggest team victories since joining the Big Ten conference in 1993, Penn State swept the Big Ten's 2009 cross country postseason awards.


Updated November 2, 2009 4:48 AM
Members of the women's cross country team set off at the Big Ten championships Sunday.

Franek finishes first; team takes conference

Caught up in the moment, Penn State's women's cross country team sported their new championship hats and T-shirts around campus, passing the Lion Shrine while yelling, "We're Big Ten champs!"


Updated November 1, 2009 3:21 PM

Women's cross country crowned Big Ten Champion

Bridget Franek finished in first place and led the Penn State women's cross country team to the Big Ten Championship Sunday at the Blue-White Golf Course. Updated 3:21 PM


Updated October 30, 2009 4:46 AM

Ranked teams await at meet

Even with its success this season, the strength of the conference could make the Big Ten Championships a challenge for the No. 18 Penn State women's cross country team.


Updated October 29, 2009 4:00 AM

Lions announce lineup for Big Tens

In a season that has seen Penn State use a different roster in each cross country meet, coach Beth Alford-Sullivan has finally selected a lineup for the Big Ten Championships.


Updated October 21, 2009 4:48 AM
Nicole Lord and Brooklyne Ridder, who are teammates and roommates, take time to pose for a picture. The first-year runners have found success with the Lions.

First-year runners friends off course

Though they finish close together in every race, Nicole Lord and Brooklyne Ridder are even closer off the course.


Updated October 19, 2009 4:46 AM

Lions finish 2nd after meet relocation

Following a cancellation of Penn State's second home meet of the year, coaches made a spur-of-the-moment decision to move the Penn State Invitation to Lock Haven.


Updated October 16, 2009 11:32 PM

Women's Cross County finishes second at Penn State National

A snow-covered course forced the Penn State National at the Blue-White Golf Course to initially be canceled. However, the meet was rescheduled and moved to Lock Haven University with the Penn State women's cross country team posting a second-place finish notching 49 points, eight behind first-place West Virginia. Updated 11:32 PM

Cross Country meet canceled

Sloppy course conditions caused by the persistent mix of rain and snow have forced Friday's Penn State National to be canceled, according to a press release on gopsusports.com. Updated 11:16 AM


Updated October 15, 2009 4:46 AM
A cross country runner runs during the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational Sept. 11.

Team pushes each other with competition

Head coach Beth Alford-Sullivan said to be good as a team, there must be some competition among teammates.


Updated October 14, 2009 4:48 AM

Resting key runners saves Lions from burning out

At the Cappy Anderson Invitational, Brooklyne Ridder broke the tape at the finish line, leading Penn State to a second place finish. The team's top two runners, however, watched from the sidelines, uninjured.


Updated October 7, 2009 4:44 AM
Senior Cheryl Spring (left) leads her team on a run during practice earlier this season.

Spring looking to lead in senior year

After two successful races to start the season, Cheryl Spring isn't letting up.


Updated October 3, 2009 3:20 PM

Women's cross country grabs fourth, men place 22nd

The return of senior runner Bridget Franek among other great finishes Friday helped the Penn State women's cross country team earn fourth place at the Notre Dame Invitational. Updated 3:20 PM


Updated October 2, 2009 4:04 AM

Foreign experience offers confidence

Bridget Franek enjoyed the experience of competing in the International Association of Athletics (IAAF) World Championships, but she said she is not taking her final year of college eligibility for granted.


Updated September 24, 2009 4:00 AM

Runners strive for more than preseason ranking

Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan says her Penn State men's and women's cross country teams deserve their top-30 spots in the preseason rankings, but both she and the team want more from this season.


Updated September 18, 2009 4:44 AM
Members of the women's cross country team start their campus run outside of the multisport facility during a practice earlier this year. While not a practice, the team looks to gain experience this weekend.

Lions preview finals course

This weekend is about learning and preparation for Penn State's cross country teams.


Updated September 12, 2009 12:09 AM

Women's cross country win Spiked Shoe, Men take third

The heavy rain made the course slick, but was not enough to hinder the Penn State men's and women's cross country teams at Friday's Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational Updated 12:09 AM


Updated September 11, 2009 4:46 AM

PSU looks for remdemption in weekend meet

After missing out on last week's race, senior runner Cheryl Spring is ready to set a personal best time.


Updated September 8, 2009 4:46 AM
Members of the women's cross country team warm up at practice.

PSU sweeps duals

Despite hot weather and the unpredictability of a season's first meet, Penn State women's cross country led the pack, sweeping Lock Haven thanks to outstanding performances by underclassmen.


Updated September 5, 2009 7:32 PM

Cross county kicks off season at Dolan Duals

Both the men's and women's cross country teams were successful at Friday's Dolan Duals against Lock Haven. Updated 7:32 PM


Updated November 21, 2008 4:00 AM

Third Time's the Charm for Franek

For the third season in a row, Bridget Franek will be making the trip to the NCAA Championship. And for the second year in a row, she will be the only member of her team.


Updated November 20, 2008 4:00 AM

Women reflect on season

Annie Bennett called Penn State coach Beth Alford-Sullivan on Monday to apologize for her team's performance at the NCAA Southeast Regional.

Fitzgerald brings leadership

Cross country runner Kathryn Fitzgerald files into practice. As she takes her seat at the track for Penn State coach Beth Alford-Sullivan's talk each Monday, the senior doesn't say a word.


Updated November 17, 2008 4:00 AM

Cross country women take fifth

The somber tone of the Penn State women's cross country team resounded after a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional.


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