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5/14: Record Setting Women’s Relay Team Headlines All-Conference Squad
Seven Camels Earn All-NESCAC Honors

NEW LONDON, Conn. --The Connecticut College track and field program has placed seven student-athletes on the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Conference Squad.

Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) asserted herself as one of the top sprinters in the region and earned All-Conference honors in the 400 meters and for her performance in the 4x400 relay. The Camels set a school record that existed for 14 years in the 4x400 relay with their first place finish at the Silfen Invitational April 19.

Other members of the record-breaking All-Conference relay foursome are seniors Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) and Meg Carleton, along with junior Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL). Freshman Mary McCudden (Middletown, NJ) earned All-Conference Honors for her performance in the 5000 meters. McCudden was an individual qualifier for the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship in the fall.

Two seniors garnered All-Conference recognition for the Camel’s on the men’s team. Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) earned a spot for his performance in the 1-0,000 meters. Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) gained a spot for his fine run in the 800 meters.

5/12: Fitzgerald Wins 10,000 Meters at All-New England Championship

New London, Conn. –Senior Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) represented Connecticut College at the All New England Championship hosted by the University of New Hampshire this weekend. Fitzgerald won the 10,000 meters, running his fastest outdoor time in this distance of 30:53.77. The run made Fitzgerald a provisional qualifier for the NCAA Championship and also qualified for the ECAC Championship.

Fitzgerald was joined by senior Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD), who turned in a solid performance in the 800 meters, posting his fastest finish at the distance with a time of 1:55.11. Roe and Fitzgerald were members of a cross country squad that qualified for the NCAA Championship in the fall and finished 20th in all of Division III. The Camels scored 10 points in the event at UNH, finishing 25th out of 41 schools.
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All New England Championship Results at UNH

5/3: Lori Kessel Places 2nd in the 400 meters at New England Division III Championship

New London, Conn.--Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) continued her fantastic spring season in sprint events for Connecticut College, earning a second place finish in the 400 meters at the New England Division III Championship meet at Williams College. Kessel posted a time of 59.12 seconds, crossing the line second behind Langhan Dee of Mount Holyoke College. The Camel women scored 18 points in the event, finishing 17th out of 23 competing schools. Williams College hosted and won the meet with a score of 189 points.

Freshman Mary McCudden continued her fantastic rookie season and was a fourth place finisher in the 5000 meters. McCudden scored five points for the Camels with her time of 17:55.35. The Camels also picked up another five points with a fourth place finish in the 4x400 relay.

Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL), Lori Kessel, Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) and Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) teamed up for the fourth place finish with a time of 4:05.11. Earlier this spring, this group set a school record in the 4x400 that existed for 14 years.

A pair of seniors ran for the Camels at the Men's New England Division III Championship hosted by Bates College. Adam Fitzgerald was fifth in the 5000 meters with a time of 14:58.83. Alex Roe took seventh in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:56.60.

New England Division III Women's Championship Results

New England Division III Men's Championship Results

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4/27: Adam Fitzgerald & Mary McCudden Qualify for NCAA's at NESCAC Championship

New London, Conn. --Senior Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) and freshman Mary McCudden (Middletown, NJ) each qualified for the 2003 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship with their performances at the NESCAC Meet in Williamstown, MA Saturday afternoon. Fitzgerald led the Camel men with a first place finish in the 10,000 meter distance, setting a school record with a time of 31:07.66. McCudden stamped her ticket to nationals with her first place finish and fastest recorded time in the 5,000 meter distance of 17:52.28. Overall, the Camel men finished 10th out of 11 schools with 24 points while the women were also 10th with 22 points.

The Camel men had several strong performance Saturday. Senior Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) was third in the 800 meter sprint, qualifying for the ECAC and New England Division III Championship with a time of 1:56.17. Junior Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT) qualified for the ECAC Championship, recording a time of 15:27. 41 in the 5000 meter distance. Senior Dave Clayman (Hamden, CT) ran the 10,000 meter distance in 31.53.97, finishing sixth and qualifying for the All-New England Championship.

The Camel women were solid in sprint events. In the 400 meter sprint, junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) led a trio of fine Camel performances and was an automatic qualifier for the All-New England championship with a third place finish of :58.55. Senior captains Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) and Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) were provisional qualifiers to the All-New England Championship, finishing with respective times of 1:01.24 and 1:01.44. Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) ran the 800 in 2:20.92, also qualifying for the All-New England Championship.

Freshman Chloe O'Connell (Hamden, CT) qualified for New England's and the ECAC Championship with her run of 19:09.09 in the 5000 meter distance. Senior Katie Sklarsky had a strong outing in the 5,000, meriting an invitation to the ECAC Championship with a time of 19:20.10. In the 10,000 meter distance, sophomore Anne Barreca (Brooklyn, NY) qualified for New England's with a time of 42:28.80. The Camel foursome of Meg Carleton, Meredith Stebbins, Kim Bellavance and Lori Kessel broke their own record in the 4x400 relay, finishing third with a time of 4:02.83.

NESCAC Results


4/19: Camel Women Break 14-year 4x400 Relay Record

New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College women's 4x400 relay team broke a new school record that had existed since 1989 with their first place finish in the Silfen Invitational at Connecticut College Saturday afternoon. Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL), Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT), along with senior captains Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) and Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) teamed up to post a record setting time of 4:04.70. The finish topped the 14-year-old record by 0.15 seconds.

The Camel women were sixth in the 13-team field, scoring 60 points. The men's squad was seventh out of 12 teams, finishing with 29 points. In the 400 meter sprint, Lori Kessel finished second for the Camels with a time of :59.11. In the 800, Meredith Stebbins placed third for Connecticut College with a run of 2:20.98. The Camels had a pair of strong performances in the 1500 meter run. Senior Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) posted a time of 4:54.71 in third place while freshman Mary McCudden (Middletown, NJ) was fourth and finished in 4:56.05.

Freshman Chloe O'Connell (Hamden, CT) ran the 5000 meter distance in 19:11.83, placing third in a fine performance for the Camels. In field event competitions, Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) recorded a leap of 10.17 meters, earning a third place finish in the triple jump. Senior Becca Strauss (Newton, MA) was fourth in the hammer throw with a toss of 39.26 meters.

For the Camel men, senior Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) notched a third place finish in the 800 meter distance with a time of 1:56.57. Dave Clayman (Hamden, CT) was second and Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT) finished fourth in the 5000, logging respective times of 15:20.15 and 15:22.70. In the 400 meter sprint, Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY) was sixth for the Camels with a time of 51:61. Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME) took sixth place in the 1500 meter distance, recording a time of 4:07.38.

Silfen Invitational Results Women Men

4/17: Sit Down With Sarah Morgan

by Emily Fagan '03

Always on the run, Sarah Morgan hurries into the student center; she has 20 minutes to spare before she is off to her next commitment, volunteering at a local school. Morgan has been a three-season runner for Connecticut College since arriving from her hometown of Concord, New Hampshire, participating in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track.

This spring is Morgan's final season for the Camels. Morgan is running the 1500 meters, the 800 meters and the 4x800 meter relay. Two of Morgan's goals for the spring season were to break 5 minutes in the 1500-meter event and also to set a new personal record in the 800, either as an open race or in the 4x800 meter relay. Saturday, April 13, Morgan reached one of those goals at the Wesleyan Invitational, qualifying for the NESCAC Championship meet with her fastest time in the 800 (2.25.51). Morgan attributes her greatest achievements to the 4x800 relay team and the records they have set as a unit. This event is unquestionably her favorite because it is the most team oriented.

It is the team unity and camaraderie that Morgan will miss the most. Oddly, she mentioned the van rides and team dinners in particular, rather than specific races or practices. But Morgan does not intend to hang up her running shoes after graduation. When asked about her future running plans Sarah said that she would like to be running "at least till my eighties." She looks forward to participating in various road races and would like to run a half-marathon. Although she is a little weary about taking on a full marathon, she does not discount the possibility. Coaching is another potential avenue of pursuit in Sarah's future.

During her four years as a Camel, Morgan has overcome many obstacles including multiple injuries during her freshman and sophomore years. Always focused on the team, Morgan feels more frustrated by how close her squad has come to qualifying for nationals than the setbacks of her injuries. She is proud of the team's potential and is confident that they could make it "If everyone runs their best on the same day."

As a whole, Morgan feels that the track team is growing, improving and becoming increasingly competitive. Personally, she feels that she has come a long way from her freshman year with vast improvements in her running and a greater understanding of her relationship with the sport.

Morgan has a great relationship with her coach, Ned Bishop, and was quick to point out that the confidence and support she had from her coach during the recruiting process was one of the decisive factors that landed her on the Connecticut College campus.

"Ned knows a lot, he sincerely cares about each member of the team, and he is very supportive," Morgan stated.

Morgan's dedication to running is obvious and she appreciates this passion for the sport that she shares with her coach. Over the past four years, her relationship with Bishop has become increasingly positive. Bishop was quick to complement Morgan for her total commitment to the team.

"Sarah finished her cross country career as one of the top runners on the team," Bishop stated. "Her progression matched the improvements of the team to keep her place at the top of the pack."

Bishop noted that Morgan's 5K time has improved by more than two minutes over her college career, a result of her training and dedication to the sport. Bishop believes that Sarah's biggest change is her increased confidence and learning to accept that her good results are not just "flukes."

Morgan was looking for a highly competitive liberal arts college that she could run competitively at, and as a Division III school Connecticut College fit the bill. She was encouraged to consider Connecticut College by her high school track coach, an alumnus of the school. After viewing the beautiful campus and sitting in on what she referred to as "an amazing class," narrative non-fiction literature with Blanche Boyd, Sarah was hooked.

Since then, Morgan has taken Boyd's course, which she still regards as a highlight of her college journey. Morgan has embraced the NESCAC philosophy of demonstrating excellence in academics and athletics, maintaining one of the highest GPA's on the team.

At the conclusion of the 2002 cross country season, Morgan was honored for her academic achievement by being named an Academic All-American. The NCAA Division III Cross Country Coaches Association gives the award to runners who have attained a minimum 3.50 grade point average and have finished in the top 25% of the NCAA Regional meet. Morgan was also named to the NESCAC All-Academic squad. Morgan believes that being involved in athletics has helped her academically.

"Athletics force you to be organized, budget your time and make sleep a priority; running in particular demands a lot of discipline," Morgan stated.

Running has made connections for Morgan beyond the friendship of her teammates. This is not surprising because the sport is such a big part of her life. Morgan discovered that her potential employer at a neuroscience lab in San Diego, CA, is a runner himself. This common ground has allowed for lighter discussions rather than just the rigid interview process.

Sarah Morgan and the Connecticut College outdoor track team will host the Silfen Invitational this Saturday morning. Field events get underway at 10:00 a.m.

4/13: Wesleyan Invitational Roundup

New London, Conn. -- The Connecticut College outdoor track and field squads were in action Saturday afternoon at the Wesleyan University Invitational meet at Middletown, CT. The Camel women recorded a fourth place finish in the nine team field with 55 points while the men placed seventh with 35 points.

Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) continued to lead the Camels in the sprint events. Kessel won the 400-meter sprint, finishing in :59.31. It was Kessel's fastest time in the sprint distance and it automatically qualified her for the All-New England meet. Junior Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) and senior Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) each turned in clutch performances in the 400. Stebbins and Bellavance both qualified for the All-New England meet with respective times of 1:01.54 and 1:02.20. In the 200-meter sprint, Kessel secured an invitation to the All-New England meet with a qualifying time of :27.41 and a fourth place finish.

Senior Katie Sklarsky (Chicago, IL) ran to a third place finish in the 5000-meter distance in a time of 19:15.68, qualifying for the ECAC, New England Division III and NESCAC Championship meets. Senior Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) qualified for the NESCAC Championship meet with a sixth place finish in the 800-meter distance, timing out 2:25.51. Freshman Mary McCudden (Middletown, NJ) recorded a time of 5:07.09 in the 1500-meter distance also qualifying for NESCACs. In field events, sophomore Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) qualified for the NESCAC Championship with a long jump of 15'06''.75 and a triple jump of 33'03''.00.

For the Camel men, Ted Hubert (Morristown, NJ) qualified for the NESCAC Championship in the 100-meter sprint with a time of :11.79. The Camels had five other NESCAC Championship qualifiers. Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY) merited qualification in the 400-meter sprint with a time of :52.18. Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) earned an invitation with a first place finish and time of 1:57.97 in the 800-meter sprint. Senior Dave Clayman (Hamden, CT) also qualified in the 1500, registering a time of 4:07.85. The tandem of Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME) and Luca DiGregorio (Wethersfield, CT) qualified in the 300-meter steeple run with respective times of 10:19.23 and 10:27.78.

The Camels will host the Silfen Invitational next Saturday in New London.

Wesleyan Invitational Results

4/7: Springfield College Invitational Roundup

New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College outdoor track and field squads were in action Sunday afternoon at the Springfield College Invitational in Springfield, Mass. The Camel women finished seventh in the meet with 27 points while the men's squad was ninth, scoring 25 points.

Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) placed first in the 400-meter sprint with a time of 1:00.84. Kessel's time qualified her for the All-New England Meet, the New England Division III Championship and the ECAC Championship meet.

Junior Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) turned in a solid performance for the Camels in the 800-meter sprint distance. Stebbins recorded a time of 2:24.66, qualifying her for the NESCAC and New England Division III Championships. In field events, sophomore Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) qualified for the NESCAC Championship in the long jump, with a jump of 15'04.75''. Senior Becca Strauss (Newton, MA) also qualified for the NESCAC Championship, hurling the shot put 34'00'.75''.

For the Camel men, senior Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) logged one of three strong performances in the 5000-meter distance. Fitzgerald finished third in 15:23.99, qualifying for the NESCAC, ECAC and New England Division III Championship. Dave Clayman (Hamden,CT) and Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT) each qualified for the NESCAC Championship meet in the 5000, posting respective times of 15:50.99 and 16:18.40. In the 15000 meter distance, senior Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME) qualified for the NESCAC Championship with a third place finishing time of 4:15.11.

Springfield College Invitational Results

4/3: Mary McCudden Named ECAC Division III Track Athlete of the Week

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Freshman Mary McCudden of Middletown, NJ was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Women's Track Athlete of the Week. At the Connecticut College Invitational Saturday afternoon, McCudden kicked off the afternoon with a dominating first place finish in the 5000-meter distance, finishing 22 seconds faster than her nearest competitor with a time of 18:23.47. It was her fastest time in the 5000 outdoors and it qualified McCudden for the New England Division III Championship.

McCudden has made an immediate impact on the Connecticut College track and cross country programs. Last fall, McCudden became the first women in the history of Camel cross country to qualify for the NCAA Championship as a freshman. She was also named to the All-New England team along with her teammate Kirsti Fitzgerald.

McCudden captained her indoor and outdoor track squads as well as her cross country team at Red Bank Catholic high school.

3/29: Connecticut College Invitational Roundup: Mary McCudden and Lori Kessel Were Two of the Top Performers for the Camels Saturday Afternoon

New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College outdoor track and field squads hosted the Connecticut College Invitational in New London Saturday afternoon. The Camel women placed fourth with 107 points while the men's squad finished sixth with 27 points.

Freshman Mary McCudden (Middletown, NJ) kicked off the afternoon with a dominating first place finish in the 5000-meter distance, finishing 22 seconds faster than her nearest competitor with a time of 18:23.47. It was her fastest time in the 5000 meter distance outdoors and it qualified McCudden for the New England Division III Championship.

Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) and senior Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) each qualified for the New England Division III's in the 400-meter sprint. Kessel finished first with a time of 59.86 seconds while Carleton was third with a time of 1:02.25. Kessel also won the 200-meter sprint, finishing in 27.80 seconds.

Senior Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) turned in some solid performances for the Camels in the 800 and 1500-meter distances. Morgan finished third in the 800-meter sprint with a time of 2:27.85. In the 1500-meter distance, Morgan placed sixth with a time of 5:05.33. Senior Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) checked in with a fourth place finish in the 800-meter distance, timing out at 2:28.42.

Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) had a solid afternoon in the field events, placing second in the long jump (4.64 meters) and in the triple jump (10.27 meters). For the Camel men, Jared Lamb (Mansfield, CT) finished fourth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:03.10. Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) ran the 400 meter distance in 52.73 seconds for the Camels, finishing sixth and scoring three points for the Camels.

Connecticut College Invitational Results

3/3: Solid Individual Performances at ECAC Championship

New London, Conn. - The Connecticut College Indoor Track Team was in action at the ECAC Division III Championship, hosted by Tufts University. The Camels completed their 2002-2003 season and did not have any national qualifiers, but did have a couple of solid individual performances. Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) placed 14th in the 5000 meter distance, posting a time of 15:28.78. For the Camels women, Mary McCudden ran her fastest time in the 5000 meter distance, finishing 13th with a time of 18:29.28.

3/3: Three Relay Records Broken for Camels at All-New England Championships

New London, Conn. - The Connecticut College indoor track and field squads competed in the All-New England Championship meets this weekend. The Camel men were in action at Boston University while the Camel women traveled to Smith College in Northampton, MA.

At BU, two school records were set in relay events. In the distance medley relay, Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT), Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY), Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME), and Matt Buchholz (East Lyme, CT) teamed up to set a Camel record with a time of 10:25.63. In the 4x800 relay, the foursome of Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD), Matt Buchholz (East Lyme, CT), Matt Lunt and Efron recorded a time of 8:00.74, setting another Connecticut College record.

A pair of senior runners from the 2002 NCAA Qualifying Cross Country program put forth some excellent individual runs. Senior Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) ran the 5000-meter distance in an ECAC Qualifying time of 15:04.17. Alex Roe represented the Camels in the 800-meter distance, posting a time of 1:56.03.

The Camel women made some history of their own in a relay event, setting a new record in the 4x800 distance. Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT), Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA), and Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) entered the Camel record books with a combined time of 9:37.22. Junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) ran the 400-meter sprint in a time of 1:00.93. In throwing events, senior Becca Strauss tossed the shot-put 35.03 inches for the Camels.

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2/24: Mary McCudden Has Strong Run in the 5000 at Bowdoin

New London, Conn. -- The Connecticut College indoor track and field squads were in action Saturday afternoon in the New England Division III Championships. The Camel women were in action at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME while the men traveled to MIT in Cambridge, MA.

At Bowdoin, junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) had solid runs in both the 200 and 400-meter sprint events, qualifying for the All-New England Championship in both distances. Kessel posted a time of :27.54 in the 200 and placed seventh in the 400-meter distance with a time of 1:00.92. Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) and Christine Cunha (Lexington, MA) each qualified for the All-New England Championship in the 400-meter sprint, finishing with respective times of 1:01.86 and 1:02.87.

Freshman Mary McCudden (Red Bank, NJ), the Camel women's individual qualifier for the NCAA Cross Country Championship this past fall, qualified for both the ECAC and All-New England Championship in the 5000-meter distance with a time of 18:52.76. In the 4x800 relay, the foursome of Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL), Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT), Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA) and Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) qualified for the ECAC Championship, posting a time of 9:54.08.

At MIT, the Camel men set a school record in the distance medley relay. Matt Buchholz (East Lyme, CT), Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY), Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD), and Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) teamed up for a seventh place finish in a record-breaking time of 10:39.07. In the 4x800 relay, the foursome of Jared Lamb (Mansfield, CT), Luca DiGregorio, (Wethersfield, CT) Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME) and Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT) qualified for the ECAC Championship in a qualifying time of 8:11.78.

2/16: Lori Kessel Breaks Two School Records at BU Invitational

New London, Conn. - The Connecticut College indoor track and field squads were in action Saturday afternoon at the Boston University Invitational and the MIT Invitational, across the Charles River in Cambridge, MA.

At the Boston University Invitational, junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) set two Connecticut College records in the 200 and 400-meter distance. Kessel finished the 200-meter sprint in :27.01 and crossed the line in :59.70 for the 400-meter distance. Both times qualified Kessel for the New England Division III Championship and the All-New England Championship. Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) had a strong finish for the men in the 800-meter distance, qualifying for the ECAC and New England Division III Championship with a time of 1:57.08. Senior Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) also qualified for the ECAC Championship in the 5000-meter distance, recording a time of 15:23.96.

At the MIT Invitational, freshman Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) merited qualification for the ECAC and New England Championships in the 800-meter distance, finishing in 2:26.80. In the 5000-meter distance, senior Katie Sklarsky (Chicago, IL) qualified for New England's, posting a time of 19:13.45 en route to a second place finish. Freshman Mary McCudden (Red Bank, NJ) returned to action with a third place finish in the 5000-meter distance, crossing the line in 19.18.43. In the 4x800 relay, the Camel foursome of Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH), Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA), Meredith Stebbins and Carly Holbrook (Princeton, MA) posted a second place finish with an ECAC qualifying time of 10:04.79.

For the Camel men, East Lyme product Matt Buchholz captured first place in the 5000-meter distance, logging a time of 15:53.60. In the 4x800 relay, Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME), Britt Haselton (Williston, VT), Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT), and Luca DiGregorio (Wethersfield, CT) teamed up for a second place finish in an ECAC qualifying time of 8:17.89. The Camel men placed seventh at MIT with 37 points while the women recorded a ninth place finish with 35 points.

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2/8: CAMEL WOMEN FINISH SECOND-MEN FINISH SIXTH at COAST GUARD

New London, Conn. - The Connecticut College indoor track and field squads were in action Saturday afternoon at neighboring Coast Guard Academy. The women's squad turned in a second place finish, scoring 166 points and finishing a close second to the host Bears. The men's squad finished fourth with 52 points.

In the 400-meter distance Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) and Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) qualified for the New England Division III Championship. Carleton finished first with a time of 1:02.5 while Stebbins placed second, finishing in 1:03.7. Freshman Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA) had another strong outing for the Camels in the 800-meter distance, qualifying for the New England's with a first place finish in a time of 2:28.9. In the 1000-meter distance, senior Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) was the first to cross with a time of 3:15.7. Morgan also qualified for the New England Division III Championship.

In the 4x200 relay, the foursome of Christine Cunha (Lexington, MA), Meg Carleton, Meredith Stebbins and Lori Kessel teamed up for a first place finish in a combined time of 1:55.4. In the distance medley relay, the Camels qualified for the ECAC Championship. Sarah Morgan, Meg Carleton, Meredith Stebbins and Sally Girouard finished the DMR in 13:19.7, capturing a first place finish for Connecticut College.

Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY) ran his personal best in the 400-meter distance with a time of :51.7, garnering a second place finish. In the distance medley relay, Williamson teamed up with Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME), Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD and East Lyme product Matt Buchholz for a first place finish in a time of 10:46.5.

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2/1: Camels Compete at Coast Guard Invitational

New London, Conn. --The Connecticut College indoor track squads were in action at the neighboring Coast Guard Academy this afternoon. The Camel women finished fifth with 86 points while the men's squad placed sixth at the meet with 33 points.

Senior Becca Strauss (Newton, MA) set a school record in the shot put, with a 36-foot throw. Sophomore Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) qualified for the New England Division III Championship with a second place finish in the triple jump (33'06.00). The Camels had three strong performers in the 400-meter distance. Junior Lori Kessels (Storrs, CT) finished second with a time of 1:02.32. Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) placed third with a time of 1:03.32. Kim Bellavance of Moosup recorded a fifth place finish (1:03.54). The trio of Camel runners qualified for the New England Division III Championship.

Freshman Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA) placed third in the 1500-meter distance, qualifying for New England's with a time of 4:56.86. In the 4x400 relay, the foursome of Christine Cunha (Lexington, MA), Lori Kessels, Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL) and Meg Carleton captured first place with a time of 4:18.17. In the 4x800 meter relay, Kim Bellavance, Merritt Haswell (Skaneateles, NY), Carly Holbrook (Princeton, MA) and Lindsay Schakenbach (Jefferson, MA) were victorious, crossing the line first in 10:49.01.

For the Camel men, Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY) finished third in the 400-meter sprint, posting a time of 52.39. Williamson teamed up with Steve Del Signore (Reading, MA), Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) and Ted Hubert (Morristown , NJ) for a second place finish in the 4X400 relay. The Camel foursome finished in 3:33.52
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1/25 Four Camel Women Qualify for New Englands at Wesleyan Invite

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Connecticut College men and women's indoor track squads were in action at the Wesleyan University Invitational Saturday afternoon. No official team scores are available but the Camels did have several strong individual performers.

Matt Buchholz of East Lyme finished first in the 1500 meter distance, running in 4:07.81. Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD) placed third in the 600-meter distance with a time of 1:25.98. The foursome of Matt Lunt (Cape Elizabeth, ME), Matt Buchholz, Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) and Luca DiGregorio (Wethersfield, CT) finished third in the 4x800 meter relay event, finishing in 8:26.28.

Four Camel women qualified for the New England Division III Championship. Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) finished second in the 400 meter distance, with a time of 1:02.36. Freshman Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA) placed second in the 3000-meter distance (10:50.05). Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) placed third in the triple-jump event, leaping 34 feet, two inches. Senior Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) finished fourth in the 400-meter distance, posting a time of 1:03.50.

RESULTS

1/18 Becca Strauss Sets Recrd in Weight Throwing Event-Camel Men Win 4x800 Relay at Tufts Invitational

Medford, Mass.--Senior Becca Strauss (Newton, MA) broke her own school record Saturday at the Tufts Invitational in the Weight Throwing event, tossing a distance of 40'08.75. Freshman Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA) qualified for the New England Championship with a time of 3:13.49 in the 1000 meter distance. The Camel women finished eighth out of 13 schools, with a total of 20 points.

The Camel Men's Track team placed 10th out of 14 schools with a total of 27 points. Adam Fitzgerald (Carlisle, MA) qualified for the ECAC Championship in the 3000 meter distance, timing out at 8:56.23. The foursome of Alex Roe (Bethesda, MD), Dave Clayman (Hamden, CT), Jesse Efron (Guilford, CT), and Luca DiGregorio (Wethersfield, CT) finished first in the 4x800 relay with a time of 8:21.16. Ted Hubert (Morristown, NJ) ran a time of 6.90 in the 55 meter race for the Camels.

1/11 Camel Women Open Season With 2nd Place Finish at Brandeis-Men Finish Seventh

Waltham, Mass.--Sophomore Rachel Lamson (Potsdam, NY) qualified for the New England Division III Championship with a second place finish in the triple jump (10.19m 33-05.25 8) and senior Sarah Morgan (Concord, NH) ran a personal best in the 1,000 meters with a time of 3:16.80, highlighting a second place finish for the Connecticut College women's track and field team. The Camels finished behind MIT with 125 points. The Camel men's squad ended the afternoon in seventh place with 22 points.

The foursome of Sally Girouard (Fitchburg, MA), Christy Bassett (Nantucket, MA) Merritt Haswell (Skaneateles, NY) and Sarah Morgan captured first place for the Camels in the 4x800 meter relay, posting a time of 10:38.26. Senior captain Meg Carleton (Needham, MA) anchored the 4x400 meter group, teaming up with Meredith Stebbins (Chicago, IL), Kim Bellavance (Moosup, CT) and freshman Christine Cunha (Lexington, MA) for a second place finish. Cunha also placed second in the 400 meter run (1:04.18).

On the men's side, Ryan Williamson (Bronx, NY) finished third in the 400 meter sprint, posting a time of 51.97. Williamson teamed up with Steve Del Signore (Reading, MA), Jon Carroll (Old Lyme, CT) and Ted Hubert (Morristown , NJ) for a third place finish in the 4X400 relay. The Camels timed out at 3:38.81, right behind MIT and NYU.

Both the men and women return to action next Saturday at the Tufts University Invitational.

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