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FIGHTING ILLINI CROSS COUNTRY 2013 ILLINOIS CROSS COUNTRY // 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA INFORMATION 2013 Team Roster 2 2013 Season Outlook 3 COACHING STAFF Cross Country Coach Scott Jones / Head Track & Field Coach Ron Garner 4 Volunteer Coach Elizabeth Boyle / Athletic Trainer Randy Ballard 5 THE FIGHTING ILLINI Ackerman / Blazek / Bobart / Choquette 6 Falsey / Fox 7 Frigo / Frigo 8 Irion / Lemsersal 9 Morgan 10 Palacios / Petrey 11 Porada 12 Rakosnik / Schmidt 13 Schneider / Seger 14 Winter / Wynn 15 HISTORY AND RECORDS 2012 Season In Review 16 2012 Results 17 Big Ten History 18 NCAA Regional Championships History 19 NCAA Championships History 20 Illinois School Records 20 ILLINOIS QUICK FACTS Location Urbana-Champaign, Ill Founded 1867 Enrollment 44,520 Nickname Fighting Illini Colors Orange and Blue Conference Big Ten Home Course U of I Arboretum President Robert Easter Chancellor Phyllis Wise Director of Athletics Mike Thomas Executive Senior Assoc Athletics Director Jason Lener Senior Assoc Athletics Director Paul Kowalczyk ILLINOIS COACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF Cross Country Coach: Scott Jones First Season Alma Mater Duke University, ‘82 Office Phone (217) 244-6119 Office Fax (217) 244-9758 Volunteer Assistant Coach: Elizabeth Boyle Second Season Alma Mater Illinois, ‘11 Cell Phone (630) 306-8409 Head Track and Field Coach: Ron Garner First Season Alma Mater Christopher Newport, ‘82 Office Phone (217) 244-4528 Athletic Trainer: Randy Ballard 12th Season Alma Mater Kansas State, ’99 Office Phone (217) 244-9160 TEAM QUICK FACTS 2012 Big Ten Championships 9th Top Individual: Courtney Yaeger (8th) 2012 NCAA Midwest Regional Championships 9th Top Individual: Alyssa Schneider (12th) 2013 MEET SCHEDULE Date Meet Location Aug 30 Illini Challenge Urbana, Ill Sept 13 Boilermaker Invitational West Lafayette, Ind Oct 4 Notre Dame Invitational South Bend, Ind Oct 18 Bradley Classic Peoria, Ill Oct 19 Pre-Nationals Terre Haute, Ind Oct 25 Illinois Open Urbana, Ill Nov 3 Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind Nov 15 NCAA Midwest Regional Ames, Iowa Nov 23 NCAA Championships Terre Haute, Ind U NIVERSITY OF I LLINOIS 2013 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Women’s Cross Country Contact Paige Thompson Email thomps11@illinoisedu Cell Phone 630-779-6209 Sports Information Director Kent Brown Associate Director Derrick Burson Assistant Directors Marla Glasser, Derek Neal, Ben Taylor, Matt Wille Graduate Assistants Josh Bates, John Lock Office Manager Jennifer Funderburk New Media/Creative Services Heidi Rivers Sports Info Phone (217) 300-5971 Sports Info Fax (217) 333-5540 Websites wwwfightingillinicom / wwwilliniwomenstrackcom Twitter wwwtwittercom/illinitrackxc Facebook wwwfacebookcom/illiniwomenstrackxc Mailing Address Athletic Public Relations 1700 S Fourth Street Champaign, IL 61820

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table oF ContentsMedia inForMation2013 Team Roster� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22013 Season Outlook � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3

CoaChing staFFCross Country Coach Scott Jones / Head Track & Field Coach Ron Garner � � � � � � � � � 4Volunteer Coach Elizabeth Boyle / Athletic Trainer Randy Ballard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

the Fighting illiniAckerman / Blazek / Bobart / Choquette � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6Falsey / Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7Frigo / Frigo� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8Irion / Lemsersal � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9Morgan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10Palacios / Petrey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12Rakosnik / Schmidt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13Schneider / Seger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14Winter / Wynn � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15

history and reCords2012 Season In Review� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 162012 Results � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17Big Ten History � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18NCAA Regional Championships History� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19NCAA Championships History � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20Illinois School Records � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

illinois QuiCk FaCtsLocation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Urbana-Champaign, Ill�Founded � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1867Enrollment� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44,520Nickname � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Fighting IlliniColors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Orange and BlueConference � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Big TenHome Course� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �U of I ArboretumPresident� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Robert EasterChancellor� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Phyllis WiseDirector of Athletics � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Mike ThomasExecutive Senior Assoc� Athletics Director� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Jason LenerSenior Assoc� Athletics Director � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Paul Kowalczyk

illinois CoaChing and support staFFCross Country Coach: Scott Jones � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � First Season Alma Mater� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Duke University, ‘82 Office Phone � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (217) 244-6119 Office Fax � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (217) 244-9758Volunteer Assistant Coach: Elizabeth Boyle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Second Season Alma Mater � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Illinois, ‘11 Cell Phone � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (630) 306-8409Head Track and Field Coach: Ron Garner � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � First Season Alma Mater� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Christopher Newport, ‘82 Office Phone� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (217) 244-4528Athletic Trainer: Randy Ballard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12th Season Alma Mater� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Kansas State, ’99 Office Phone� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (217) 244-9160

teaM QuiCk FaCts2012 Big Ten Championships � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9th Top Individual: Courtney Yaeger (8th)2012 NCAA Midwest Regional Championships � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9th Top Individual: Alyssa Schneider (12th)

2013 Meet sCheduledate Meet location Aug� 30 Illini Challenge Urbana, Ill� Sept� 13 Boilermaker Invitational West Lafayette, Ind� Oct� 4 Notre Dame Invitational South Bend, Ind� Oct� 18 Bradley Classic Peoria, Ill� Oct� 19 Pre-Nationals Terre Haute, Ind�Oct� 25 Illinois Open Urbana, Ill� Nov� 3 Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind� Nov� 15 NCAA Midwest Regional Ames, Iowa Nov� 23 NCAA Championships Terre Haute, Ind�

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name year hometown/high school/last CollegeCourtney Ackerman Fr� Wilmette, Ill�/New Trier Audrey Blazek Fr� Naperville, Ill�/Benet Academy Valerie Bobart Fr� Northbrook, Ill�/ Glenbrook NorthNicole Choquette Fr� Urbana, Ill�/UrbanaColette Falsey Jr� Schaumburg, Ill�/SchaumburgAmanda Fox So� Naperville, Ill�/Naperville CentralMeghan Frigo Sr� Elmhurst, Ill�/YorkMichelle Frigo So� Elmhurst, Ill�/YorkRachel Irion Jr� Naperville, Ill�/Naperville CentralMegan Lemersal Fr� Park Ridge, Ill�/Maine SouthStephanie Morgan Sr� Barnesville, Ohio/Barnesville/BaylorEllie Palacios Fr� Wauconda, Ill�/MundeleinBritten Petrey R-So� Schaumburg, Ill�/SchaumburgKatie Porada Sr� Clarendon Hills, Ill�/Benet AcademyLindsey Rakosnik So� Lombard, Ill�/Glenbard EastChloe Schmidt Jr� State College, Pa�/State CollegeAlyssa Schneider R-So� Bartlett, Ill�/BartlettKim Seger Fr� Belvidere, Ill�/Belvidere NorthHanna Winter Fr� Arlington Heights, Ill�/Saint ViatorNatalie Wynn So� Chesapeake, Va�/Western Branch

Cross Country Coach: Scott Jones, First SeasonVolunteer Cross Country Coach: Elizabeth Boyle, Second Season

pronunCiation guideValerie Bobart � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � BO-bartNicole Choquette � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � show-KETColette Falsey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � FALL-seeMeghan/Michelle Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � FREE-goRachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � EAR-ee-onKatie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � pour-AH-daLindsey Rakosnik � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ra-KOZ-nik

breakdown by eligibility

seniorsMeghan FrigoStephanie MorganKatie Porada

juniorsCollette FalseyRachel IrionChloe Schmidt

sophoMoresAmanda FoxMichelle FrigoBritten PetreyLindsey RakosnikNatalie WynnAlyssa Schneider

FreshMenCourtney AckermanAudrey BlazekValerie BobartNicole Choquette Megan LemersalEllie PalaciosKim SegerHanna Winter

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2013 Fighting illini season outlookThe Illinois women’s cross country team will be guided by first-year head coach Scott Jones, who comes to Illinois after spending 17 seasons at the University of Akron, including five as the head women’s cross country coach. A two-time MAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, Jones looks forward to his first season as an Illini.

“I’m extremely excited and the welcome I’ve received from both the staff and the athletes has been very gratify-ing,” said Jones. “The reception has been wonderful and I feel right at home. The transition has occurred remarkably quickly with us, so I think that’s going to be a really posi-tive thing for us going forward.”

The Illini graduated four seniors from last year’s squad, including All-Region honoree Courtney Yaeger. Return-ing for the Orange and Blue will be redshirt-sophomore Alyssa Schneider, who also earned All-Region honors after placing 12th at the NCAA Midwest Regionals, along with sophomore Amanda Fox and senior Katie Porada, who all scored points for the Illini at the Big Ten Championships last season.

Also returning for the Illini will be Rachel Irion, junior Chloe Schmidt, and sophomore Lindsey Rakosnik, who all have postseason experience.

“We have a tremendous amount of talent, so I think that we can have very optimistic goals for a successful season,” said Jones. “I’ve been very focused on what we at Illinois need to be doing to have the best season we can. We’re taking things first thing’s first, but we can be very good.”

Illinois begins the season at home on August 30 with the Illini Challenge. Two weeks later the Orange and Blue will travel to West Lafayette, Ind., the site of the 2013 Big Ten Championships, for the Boilermaker Invitational.

“I’ve never been to a meet here at the Arboretum, so we’ll open things up with a new experience, which will be great,” said Jones. “I’ve been to Purdue, which will be the site of both our second meet and the Big Ten Championships. The course has been modified since I’ve been there, but the fact that we’re going there on September 13 will be a big benefit for us as we head to the Big Ten meet.”

Illinois will compete four times in October, traveling to the Notre Dame Invitational, Bradley Classic, and Pre-National Invite, then ending the regular season at home with the Illini Open.

Postseason competition begins on Sunday, Nov. 3 with the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. Less than two weeks later, on Friday, Nov. 15, the Orange and Blue travel to Ames, Iowa for the NCAA Midwest Regional Champion-ships. The top two teams at regionals will automatically advance to the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind.

“We are part of the legacy of the Illinois women’s cross country program,” said Jones. “It’s part of our roots as a program of having four top-ten national finishes in the past 10 years. We want to use that in a way that it gives us confidence, that we know we can be successful at Illinois, and we want that to be a standard that we aspire to.”

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sCott jonesCross Country CoaChFirst season, third oVerall

Scott Jones begins his first season as the head cross country coach at Illinois after coaching 17 seasons at Akron, including five seasons as the head women’s cross country coach. Jones was an assistant women’s track coach at Illinois from 1994-1996.

While at Akron, Jones was a two-time MAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year and coached two conference champion teams. He also assisted with 10 MAC Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championship teams, as his distance runners contributed to eight of the last nine conference titles. Jones has coached two All-Americans and 22 All-MAC cross country runners, as well as 25 individual MAC Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field champions.

In his first stint at Illinois, Jones helped produce three Big Ten team titles, as well as consecutive fourth-place finishes at the NCAA Championships in 1995 and 1996. Jones began his career as a volunteer assistant coach at Cornell University, where he assisted with teams that finished fourth at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 1991 and 1992.

Jones has also led his teams to academic success, as his women’s cross country teams have received USTFCCCA All-Academic recognition every year since 1998.

A native of Galveston, Texas, Jones graduated from Duke University in 1982, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in geology. He also earned a Ph.D in earth science from the University of California, San Diego in 1989.

elizabeth boyleVolunteer CoaCh

Elizabeth Boyle enters her second season as the volunteer cross country coach for the women’s program. Boyle came to Illinois after running with the Hansons Brooks Distance Project in Michigan for a year.

Boyle returned to her alma mater after competing for the Illini from 2007 to 2011. During her time in cross country, she was a two-time All-Region runner and was part of the 2009 All-Big Ten Team. She also scored points for the team during the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Championships, placing 10th and 12th, respectively.

On the track, Boyle broke the 29-year old school record in the 10,000m in 2011. She also holds top 10 all-time performances in the 3,000m, 5,000m and 10,000m, scoring points at the Big Ten Championships in those respective events.

Academically, she was a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award receipient and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors three times during her collegiate career. Boyle also earned All-Academic Track and Field honors in 2010 and 2011.Boyle is from Elmhurst, Ill., and attended Fenwick HS in Oak Park, Illinois.

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ron garnerhead traCk & Field CoaChFirst season, sixth oVerall

Ron Garner was named the head coach of the Illinois’ women’s track and field in July 2013. He begins his stint as head coach with over 25 years of collegiate experience, including serving as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the women’s

track and field team from 1991-1998.

Before returning to Illinois, Garner spent the past two seasons at the University of South Carolina as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s track and field teams, specializing in sprints and relay events. He coached 20 All-Americans in 12 events during his time with the Gamecocks. In his first season at South Carolina, Garner guided sprinter Erika Rucker in becoming the SEC 2012 Indoor Freshman Runner of the Year after she finished the season as the third fastest freshman in the nation.

Garner spent one season coaching the James Madison University track and field teams in 2005, where he specialized in throwing events. With his guidance, two school records were broken, and every athlete that he coached established at least one new personal record. Garner also specialized in throwing events at the University of Virginia from 2002-2004, where he coached two 2004 US Olympic Trials qualifiers, one 2004 NCAA All-American, and three ACC Champions.

As the head coach of the Clemson women’s track and field and cross country programs, Garner led the track and field team to the 1999 ACC Outdoor title, the first in 8 years. That year, the team finished at number four on the final USTFCCCA National “Dual Meet” Team Power Rankings. For his success, Garner was named the 1999 ACC Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year.

At the University of Illinois, Garner was responsible for coaching the horizontal jumps and throwing events, and also assisted with the sprints, hurdles, and relays. During his time at Illinois, Garner helped the team produce six Big Ten Team Conference titles in six years, as well as two consecutive fourth place finishes at the NCAA Championships in 1995 and 1996. He contributed to the development of Olympic Bronze Medalist Tonja Buford-Bailey, and as the recruitment coordinator, he brought in three top-three nationally ranked recruiting classes.

Garner was an assistant coach for Clemson University from 1986-1991, where he assisted in the development of Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Graham. He established and coached the first women’s track and field team in program history, and won the program’s first ACC Conference title in 1991. Garner began his career at Christopher Newport University in 1983.

A 1982 graduate of Christopher Newport University with a degree in Leisure Studies and Physical Education, Garner received a master’s degree in education from Clemson University. He founded the Inside Track Racing Team, where he coached track and field athletes aged 10-18. Garner coached the three fastest 4x100m relays ever run by a 17-18 yr. age group club team, and produced nineteen junior All-Americans. He is married to former University of Illinois volleyball player Disa Garner.

randy ballardathletiC trainer

Randy Ballard enters his 12th season as an athletic trainer for the women’s cross country and track and field programs. Ballard also serves as the athletic trainer for the Illinois volleyball team. A 1999 graduate of Kansas State University, Ballard earned his master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas in 2001.

The Concordia, Kan., native is no stranger to working with world-class athletes. Ballard has worked as an athletic trainer several times for the USA Track & Field teams. Most recently, he served as an athletic trainer for USA Track and Field at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

The previous year, Ballard was an athletic trainer for the 2007 U.S. Track & Field World Championships team in Osaka, Japan. He also served as the Head athletic trainer at the 2006 Cross Country World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

He has also served as therapist for numerous Olympians and world champions including Perdita Felicien, Bershawn Jackson, and Lauren Williams.

In the summer of 2010, Ballard attend the GAIN apprentorship program, directed by world renown athletic development coach Vern Gambetta. At GAIN, Randy gained insightful knowledge to further expand his understanding of cross country and track and field athletes, as well as ways to maintain their health, increase strength, and further their athletic development.

Prior to Illinois, Ballard spent three seasons as a student athletic trainer for the Kansas State athletic program before moving to Texas. In Austin, Ballard worked primarily with the Longhorn football and men’s track and field programs.

Randy is married to wife Lori, and has a daughter, Avery.

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Courtney aCkerManFreshMan // wilMette, ill. // new trier

high sChool: 2013 Illinois Gatorade High School Cross Country Runner of the Year ��� Finished third at the cross country state championships in 2012, fourth in 2011, and sixth in 2009 ��� Three-time sectional champion ��� Placed sixth at Nike Cross Nationals in 2012 ��� Finished runner-up in the 1600m at the state championships in 2012 and 2013 ��� Member of the 2013 state champion 4x800m relay team�

personal: Daughter of Doug and Debbie Ackerman ��� Born on April 21, 1995 ��� Has one sister, Jessica, and one brother, Tyler ��� Hobbies include hanging out with friends and family, swimming, and skiing ��� Majoring in civil engineering ��� National Merit Finalist�

audrey blazekFreshMan // naperVille, ill. // benet aCadeMy

high sChool: Three-time All-Conference in cross country ��� Two-time All-Conference in track ��� Two-time state qualifier in both cross country and track�

personal: Daughter of Peter and Diane Blazek ��� Born on February 18, 1995 ��� Hobbies include spending time with family and friends, playing piano and guitar, cooking, reading, and making crafts ���

Majoring in bioengineering ��� National Honor Society member ��� East Suburban Catholic Conference Scholar/Athlete Award recipient�

Valerie bobartFreshMan // northbrook, ill. // glenbrook north

high sChool: Four-time All-Conference in both cross country and track ��� Four-time state qualifier in cross country and two times in track ��� Cross country team MVP in 2011 and 2012 ��� Track team MVP in 2011 and 2012�

personal: Daughter of Glen and Christy Bobart ��� Born on June 9, 1995 ��� Has one brother, Quentin, and

one sister, Cassie ��� Hobbies include hanging out with friends and swimming ��� Majoring in chemical engineering ��� National Honor Society member ��� Coordinated a blood drive at her high school�

niCole ChoQuetteFreshMan // urbana, ill. // urbana

high sChool: Placed second in the 800m at the 2012 USATF Outdoor Youth Championships ��� Finished fourth in the 800m at the state championships in 2012 ��� Finished seventh in the 400m at the state championships in 2013 ��� Named Junior and Senior Athlete of the Year ��� Holds four school records (4x400m relay, 400m, 800m, and three mile race)�

personal: Daughter of Kent and Lori Choquette ��� Born on June 23, 1995 ��� Has two sisters, Kelsey and Amber ��� Hobbies include skiing, playing the piano, and reading ��� Majoring in crop science ��� National Honor Society member ��� Graduated ninth in her class�

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Collette Falseyjunior // sChauMburg, ill. // sChauMburg

Cross Country2012 xC-sophoMoreFinished first overall and lead the Illini at the Illinois Open, setting a new 5K personal best time of 18:46 ��� Was part of the squad which ran at Bradley Classic, finishing with a 6K time of 23:33 ��� Crossed the line second on the team and seventh overall at the Hoosier Invitational, with a 5K time of 19:23�

2011 xC-FreshManFinished third for the Illini and 102nd overall with a 6K time of 23:08�60 at the NCAA Midwest Regional ��� Earned points for the Illini after placing third for the squad and 80th overall at the Big Ten Championships with a 6K time of 22:21 ��� Made Illini debut at the Illini Challenge by pacing the Orange and Blue, with a 4K time of 15:25 ��� Scored points for the Illini, finishing fourth at the Bradley Open and recorded a three-mile time of 17:23 ��� Came in fifth for the Illini and 15th overall at the Orange and Blue Preview with a 6K time of 22:13 ��� Competed at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational with a 5K time of 18:59 ��� Came in sixth for the Illini at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational with a 6K time of 23:08�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Redshirt Season

indoor: Set lifetime bests in the mile and 3,000m ��� Part of Big Ten Championships squad, running the 3K in a time of 9:50�63 ��� Finished the mile with a time of 5:02�81 at the Illini Classic to win the event�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Set a personal-record in her first race of the season at the EIU Big Blue Classic, clocking a time of 4:36�89 and finishing ninth ��� Also competed in the 800m in one race�

indoor: Participated in the 800m and mile ��� Placed fifth at the Illini Open in the 800m, finishing with a time of 2:22�37 ��� Set a personal-best time in the mile at the Illini Classic, with a time of 5:05�16 and placed fifth in the event�

high sChoolWas a three-time All-Conference selection in cross country ��� Helped team win the IHSA Class 3A state cross country title in 2011 ��� Was a part of the state champion 4x800m relay team as a junior ��� Earned All-State honors in the 800m in 2010�

personalDaughter of Julie Falsey ��� Born September 19, 1992��� Has three brothers and two sisters ��� Hobbies include traveling, watching movies and spending time with family and friends ��� Was a National Honor Society Member and was on the honor roll all four years�

Falsey’s personal bestsCross Country3 Mile: 17:23 - Bradley Open (9/9/11)4k: 15:25 - Illini Challenge (9/2/11)5k: 18:46 - Illinois Open (10/19/12)6k: 22:09 - Orange and Blue Preview (9/16/11)

Outdoor Track800m: 2:28�21 - Tom Botts Invitational (4/14/12)1,500m: 4:36�89 - EIU Big Blue Classic (3/29/12)

Indoor Track800m: 2:22�37 - Illini Open (1/14/12)Mile: 5:02�81 - Illini Classic (1/19/13)3,000m: 9:50�63 - Big Ten Championships (2/23/13)

aManda FoxsophoMore // naperVille, ill. // naperVille Central

Cross Country2012 xC-FreshManFinished fourth for the Illini at her first NCAA Midwest Regional with a 6K time of 22:30 ��� In Big Ten Championships debut, finished third for the squad and nearly set a new personal-best with a time of 21:35 to finish 58th overall ��� Came in second for the Illini and 98th overall at Pre-Nationals, ran a

personal best 6K time of 21:33 ��� Scored points at the Notre Dame Invitaional, finishing fourth for the Illini and recorded a career best 5K time of 17:29 ��� In her college debut, with a 5K time of 17:42, finished 5th overall and 2nd among her Illini teammates to help Illinois to win the Illinois Intercollegiate title ��� Has finished among top-four Illini in all four races run this year�

high sChool2011 Illinois cross country Gatorade Athlete of the Year ��� 2011 Illinois state cross country champion, recording second fastest time in Illinois history ��� Set seven meet and course records during senior cross country season ��� 2011 NXN Midwest cross country champion ��� Placed ninth at the NXN cross country nationals�

personalDaughter of Jerry and Dana Fox ��� Born February 7, 1994 ��� Has one brother, Andrew ��� Majoring in Kinesiology�

Fox’s personal bestsCross Country5k: 17:29 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 21:33 - Pre-Nationals (10/13/12)

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Meghan Frigosenior // elMhurst, ill. // york

Cross Country2012 xC - juniorSet a new 5K career-best at the Notre Dame Invitational, finishing the course with a time of 17:53 ��� Also competed at the Illinois Intercollegiate and helped the Illini win the title ��� Ran in the red race at Pre-Nationals, finishing with a 6K time of 22:41�

2011 xC - sophoMoreFinished sixth for the Illini and 146th overall with a 6K time of 23:52�87 at the NCAA Midwest Regional ��� Placed second for the Illini and 78th overall at the Big Ten Championships with a 6K time of 22:10 ��� Made season debut at the Bradley Open, placing third overall and for the Illini with a three-mile time of 17:22 ��� Led the Illini and placed seventh overall at the Orange and Blue Preview, setting a personal best 6K time of 21:27, cutting 1:19 seconds off her previous mark ��� Set a personal best while leading the Illini at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational, timing 17:59 and placing 18th overall ��� Led Illinois for the third consecutive week at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, with a 6K time of 21:50 ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

2010 xC - FreshManMade Illini debut at the Sycamore Pride Invitational, placing fifth overall and fourth for the Illini with a 5K time of 19:03 ��� Came in eighth for the Illini and 47th overall at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships with a 5K time of 19:09 ��� Placed 10th for the Illini and 145th overall at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational with a 6K time of 22:48 ��� Took fifth for the Illini and 50th overall with a personal-best 6K performance of 22:46 at the Bradley Classic ��� Led the team and finished second overall at the Illini Open with a personal-best 5K time of 18:11 ��� Named Big Ten Runner of the Week on Oct� 26 following her performance at the Illini Open ��� Competed at the Big Ten Championships, finishing the 6K race in 22:50�6�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Competed in the 10,000m at the Big Ten Championships ��� Set a career best 10K time of 36�15�85 at the Drake Relays, the time ranks eighth fastest in school history ��� Ran a season best 5K time of 17:43�49 at the Sun Angel Classic�

indoor: Ran the 3,000m at the Big Ten Championships, finishing with a career best time of 10:01�81 ��� Also ran the 3K at the Spire Invitational and the Indiana Relays�

2012 traCk and Fieldindoor: Participated in the mile, 3,000m and 5,000m ��� Placed second in the 3,000m at the Illini Classic with a time of 10:05�96 ��� Recorded her personal best in the 3,000m with a time of 10:04�79 at the Mark Colligan Memorial ��� Competed in five meets�

2011 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Ran in the 1,500m, 3,000m, and the 5,000m���Placed fourth in the 5,000m at the Stan Lyons Invitational���Recorded her personal-best in the 1,500m at the Mike Poehlein Invite with 4:54�34���Received her personal-best in the 3,000m at the Sea Ray Relays with 10:11�42���Also gained her personal-best in the 5,000m at the Stan Lyons Invitational with 17:46�97�

indoor: Recorded her personal-best in the 3,000m with a 10:09�26 at the Big Ten Championships ��� Placed second in the 3,000m at the EIU Friday Night Special�

high sChoolEarned All-State honors in cross country in 2008 after placing 21st at the Illinois state meet ��� Garnered All-State honors on the track in the 3,200m at the 2010 Illinois state meet, placing eighth overall ��� Won the West Suburban Silver cross country conference title in 2008 and 2009 along with earning All-Conference honors three years ��� Cross country regional champion in 2009 ��� Won the 3,200m sectional title in 2008 and 2010 ��� Earned eight varsity letters between cross country and track ��� York Community High School Outstanding Female Senior Athlete of the Year ��� Captain of 2009 cross country team and 2010 track and field team ��� National Honor Society member and four-year Honor Roll student�

MiChelle FrigosophoMore // elMhurst, ill. // york

Cross Country2012 xC - FreshManFinished second for the Illini in debut at the Illini Challenge, running a 4K time of 15:43 ��� Ran a career best 5K time of 19:10 at Illinois Intercollegiate ��� Competed at Bradley Classic and Hoover Invitational for the Illini�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Competed in two 1,500m races, placing fifth at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic and 10th at the Sun Angel Classic��

indoor: Recorded two top-10 finished in the mile, finishing eighth at the Illini Classic and 10th at the Illini Open ��� Set a season-best mile time of 5:06�58 at the Indiana Relays to place 13th�

high sChoolEarned All-State honors in track and field eight times throughout four years ��� All-Conference and All-Sectional in cross country ��� Four year letter winner in cross country and track�

personalDaughter of Mark and Mary Frigo ��� Born on March 6, 1994 ��� Has three siblings, one brother Michael, and two sisters including Meghan who also runs at Illinois and Mikayla ��� Majoring in Elementary Education�

Frigo’s personal bestsCross Country4k: 15:43 - Illini Challenge (8/31/12)5k: 19:10 - Illinois Intercollegiate (9/14/12)6k: 24:02 - Bradley Classic (10/12/12)

Outdoor Track1,500m: 4:42�96 - Bill Cornell Invitational (3/30/13)

Indoor TrackMile: 5:06�58 - Indiana Relays (1/25/13)

personalFull name is Meghan Marie Frigo ��� Daughter of Mark and Mary Frigo ��� Born April 8, 1992 ��� Has one brother, Michael, and two sister, Michelle and Mikayla ��� Majoring in elementary education�

Frigo’s personal bestsCross Country3 Mile: 17:22- Bradley Open (9/9/11)5k: 17:53 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 21:27 - Orange and Blue Preview (9/16/11)

Outdoor Track1,500m: 4:54�34 - Mike Poehlein Invite (4/2/11) 3,000m: 10:11�42 - Sea Ray Relays (4/15/11) 5,000m: 17:46�97 - Stan Lyons Invitational (4/30/11) 10,000m: 36:15�85 - Drake Relays (4/24/13)

Indoor TrackMile: 5:14�64 - Illini Open (1/14/12)3,000m: 10:01�81 - Big Ten Championships (2/23/13) 5,000m: 17:22�71 - Tyson Invitational (2/10/12)

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raChel irionjunior // naperVille, ill. // naperVille Central

Cross Country2012 xC - juniorSet personal-bests at each distance ��� Competed in first career Big Ten Championships, finishing 97th overall ��� Finished first for the Illini at the Bradley Classic, running her first 6K race with a time of 22:36 ��� Scored points for Illinois at the Illinois Open and the Illini Challenge, finishing second and fifth,

respectively ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

2010 xC - FreshManMade Illini debut at the Illini Challenge, placing eighth for the Illini ��� Finished 14th for Illinois at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships ��� Improved her 5K time by more than a minute in the Illini Open�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Competed in the 1,500m and 3,000m ��� Set a personal-best time of 4:45�51 in the 1,500m at the Purdue Open Outdoor Invitational ��� Finished fifth in the 3,000m at the Tom Botts Invitational with a season-best time of 10:56�21�

indoor: Set career-bests in the 1,500m, mile and 3,000m ��� Placed seventh in the 1,500m at the Purdue Invitational with a time of 4:45�51 ��� Ran a career-best mile time of 5:23�64 at the EIU Friday Night Special, finishing 12th ��� Clocked a personal-best time of 10:52�87 in the 3,000m at the Illinois Orange and Blue Open�

2011 traCk and Fieldindoor: Recorded her personal-best time in the 3,000m with 11:13�23 at the Illini Classic�

high sChoolEarned five varsity letters between cross country and track and field ��� Was a DuPage Valley All-Conference selection for cross country in 2009 ��� Two-time National Honor Society honoree ��� Was a National Merit Commended Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar during her senior year�

personalDaughter of Dave and Patti Irion ��� Born Sept� 18, 1991 in Urbana, Ill� ��� Father, Dave, was a distance runner at Illinois State University ��� Hobbies include playing guitar, bike riding and watching movies ��� Majoring in psychology and Spanish�

irion’s personal bestsCross Country4k: 16:21 - Illini Challenge (8/31/12)5k: 18:50 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12) 6k: 22:36 - Bradley Classic (10/12/12)

Outdoor Track3,000m: 10:56�21 - Tom Botts Invitational (4/14/12)

Indoor Track1,500m: 4:45�31 - Purdue Invitational (1/29/11)Mile: 5:23�64 - EIU Friday Night Special (2/17/12)3,000m: 10:52�87 - Illinois Orange and Blue Open (2/4/12)

Megan leMersalFreshMan // park ridge, ill. // Maine south

high sChool: Seven-time All-Conference in cross country and track ��� Senior Female Athlete of the Year ��� Placed ninth at the 2011 IHSA cross country state championships ��� Two-time state qualifier in cross country ��� State qualifier in track�

personal: Daughter of Joe and Beth Lemersal ��� Born on April 25, 1995 ��� Has two brothers, Charlie and Will

��� Hobbies include art and Irish dance ��� Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year for cross country and track�

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stephanie Morgansenior // barnesVille, ohio // barnesVille

Cross Country2012 xC - rs juniorMade season debut at the Notre Dame Invitational, running a 5K time of 17:55 ��� Finished seventh for the Illini at Pre-Nationals, clocking a time of 22:52 for the 6K distance�

2011 xC - juniorRedshirt Season�

2010 xC - sophoMoreIllinois Intercollegiate Championships, coming in second for the Illini and 11th overall with a 5K time of 18:26 ��� Placed third for the Illini and 81st overall at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational with a season-best 6K time of 21:45�6 ��� Placed third for the team at Pre-Nationals and 114th overall with a 6K time of 21:56�9 ��� Ran a 6K personal-best time of 21:08�8 at the Big Ten Championships, placing third for the Illini and 33rd overall ��� Lead the Illini and ran another 6K personal best (20:46�10) at the NCAA Midwest Regionals, placing 20th overall to earn her second consecutive All-Region honor; the time was the sixth fastest 6K time in U of I history�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Ran in three meets during the season ��� Ran a season best 1,500m time of 4:31�12 at the Sun Angel Classic ��� Finished fourth in the 800m at the Stanford Invitational with a time of 2:10�49�

indoor: Was part of the Big Ten Championships squad, running the mile ��� Ran a personal best 1,000m time of 2:56�33 at the Meyo Invitational�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor/indoor: Redshirt season�

2011 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Competed at the NCAA Championships in the 1,500m ��� Won in the 1,500m at the Polytan Invitational (4:23�09) and the Drake Relays (4:15�90)���Placed fourth in the 1,500m at the Sea Ray Relays (4:25�97)���Member of the 4x800m relay team which placed second at the Sea Ray Relays���Member of the 4x1600m relay team that placed fourth at the Drake Relays�

indoor: Recorded the fastest 800m time for Illinois with a 2:07�44 ��� Ran the fastest mile time for Illinois with a 4:45�76 ��� Anchored the distance medley relay with a fourth and fifth place finish ��� Placed first in the 800m at the Illini Classic ��� Placed second in the 800m at the Big Ten Championships, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors ��� Recorded her personal-best time n the mile with 4:45�76 at Meyo Invitational ��� Recorded her personal-best time in the 800m with 2:07�44 at Alex Wilson Invitational�

at baylor2009 xC - FreshManCompeted for Baylor as a freshman ��� Scored in all four events she competed in ��� Came in second overall in collegiate debut, helping Baylor to win the Bear Twighlight Invitational ��� Earned South Central All-Region honors with a personal-best 21:33�1 at the NCAA Regional Championships, placing 15th ��� Competed at the NCAA Championships, coming in 5th for the Bears�

high sChoolWon the Michigan Division I title in cross country as a junior and senior ��� Won three consecutive 1600m state titles and two-straight 800m titles ��� Also won the 3200m at the state meet as a sophomore and the 800m title, 4x800m relay as a freshman ��� Helped team to the Michigan Division I cross country state championship as a freshman, placing sixth individually ��� Earned a runner-up finish in the state mile as a freshman ��� Named the Ohio Gatorade Athlete of the Year in cross country in 2007 and 2008 and track and field in 2008 and 2009�

personalFull name is Stephanie Helen Morgan ��� Daughter of Bill and Susan Morgan ��� Born May 23, 1991 in Detroit, Mich�

Morgan’s personal bestsCross Country5k: 17:24�95 - Bill Dellinger Invitational (10/2/09)6k: 20:46�10 - NCAA Midwest Regional Championships (11/13/10)

Outdoor Track1,500m: 4:15�90 - Drake Relays (4/30/11)

Indoor TrackMile: 4:45�76 - Meyo Invitational (2/5/11) 800m: 2:07�44 - Alex Wilson Invitational (3/5/11) 1,000m: 2:56�33 - Meyo Invitational (2/2/13)

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ellie palaCiosFreshMan // wauConda, ill. // Mundelein

high sChoolTwo-time conference champion in the 3200m ��� 2013 sectional champion in the 3200m ��� Three-time All-Conference in track ��� Three-time All-Conference in cross country ��� State qualifier in cross country ��� Placed fourth in the 3200m at the state championships in 2013 ��� Finished fourth in the 3200m at the 2013 Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor Championships ��� Team

captain for track and cross country ��� Cross country team MVP in 2012, and track team MVP in 2012 and 2013 ��� Pioneer Press Athlete of the Month in April of 2013 ��� School record holder in two events (3200m and three mile race)�

personalDaughter of Oscar and Sarah Palacios ��� Born on November 29, 1994 ��� Has one brother, Chris, and one sister , Lucia ��� Hobbies include biking, swimming, drawing, and reading ��� Majoring in biology ��� National Honor Society member ��� 2011 NSC Sportsmanship Award winner�

britten petreyr-sophoMore // sChauMburg, ill. // sChauMburg

Cross Country2012 xC - sophoMoreRedshirt season�

2011 xC - FreshManPlaced fifth for the Orange and Blue and 106th overall with a 6K time of 23:10�71 at the NCAA Midwest

Regional ��� Finished fifth and scored points for the Illini after placing 89th overall at the Big Ten Championships with a 6K time of 22:33 ��� Started Illini career finishing third for the Illini and 14th overall at the Illini Challenge, recording a 4K time of 15:31 ��� Came in sixth for the Illini and 10th overall at the Bradley Open, with a three-mile time of 17:53 ��� Scored points for Illinois at Orange and Blue Preview, placing third with a 6K time of 21:56 ��� Placed fourth on the team at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational ��� Finished fifth for Illinois at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor/indoor: Redshirt season

high sChoolHelped team capture the IHSA Class 3A state cross country title in 2011 ��� Earned All-State Honors in cross country and track as a junior in 2010 ��� Qualified for the state meet all four years�

personalDaughter of Joanne and Michael Petrey ��� Born March 10, 1993��� Has one brother, Mike ��� Hobbies include running, swimming, movies and traveling to new places ��� Was a member of the National Honors Society for two years�

petrey’s personal bestsCross Country3 Mile: 17:53 - Bradley Open (9/9/11)4k: 15:31 - Illini Challenge (9/2/11)

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katie poradasenior // Clarendon hills, ill. // benet aCadeMy

Cross Country2012 xC - juniorFinished fifth for the Illini at the NCAA Midwest Regional, running a 6K time of 22:50 ��� Scored points for the Illini at the Big Ten Championships, finishing fourth for the team and 62nd overall, improving her place at conference meet from last year and setting a new career-best time of 21:38 ��� Scored for Illinois

at the Pre-Nationals meet, finishing with a 6K time of 21:57 ��� Finished third for the Illini at the Notre Dame Invitational, coming in 38th overall with a season best 5K time of 17:22 ��� Made season debut at the Illinois Intercollegiate meet, placing 7th overall and third for the Illini with a 5K time of 17:44 ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

2011 xC - sophoMoreFinished fourth for the Illini and 104th overall at the NCAA Midwest Regional with a 6K time of 23:10�23 ��� Placed seventh for the Illini with a 6K time of 23:36 and 102nd overall at the Big Ten Championships ��� Began season by helping the Orange and Blue win the Bradley Open, placing second overall with a three-mile time of 17:17 ��� Took a minute and 25 seconds off her 6K time (22:09) at the Orange and Blue Preview, finishing fourth for the team and 14th overall ��� Set a personal best for second consecutive week, running a 5K time of 18:30 at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational, placing fifth on the team to earn points for the Illini ��� Competed at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, finishing third for the Illini ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

2010 xC - FreshManMade Illini debut at the Illini Challenge, placing fifth for the Illini and first among Illini true freshman ��� Finished 12th for the Orange and Blue at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships ��� Placed seventh for the team at the Bradley Classic ��� Finished fifth for the team at the Illini Open, setting a 5K personal best in the process�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championships in the 1,500m and the 5,000m ��� Scored six individual points for the Illini at the Big Ten Championships, finishing sixth in the 1,500m and in the 5,000m ��� In her first 5,000m of her career, she finished with a time of 16:17�53 which ranks fourth best in school history ��� Set a lifetime 1,500m time of 4:20�44 at the Drake Relays, which is the fourth best time in Illini history ��� Ran a personal best 800m time of 2:10�97 at the Sun Angel Classic ��� USTFCCCA All-Academic�

indoor: Part of the Big Ten Championship team, first team crown since the 1996 season ��� Big Ten scorer, running the anchor leg of the third place DMR squad which finished with a time of 11:16�03, the third fastest time in school history ��� Made the finals of the mile at the conference meet, and was one place away from scoring ��� Set the fifth fastest mile time in school history at the SPIRE Invitational, crossing the line with a time of 4:43�24 ��� Won the 800m title at the Illini Open ��� Set a season best 800m time of 2:12�22 at the Indiana Relays�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championships in the 1,500m ��� Scored points at the Big Ten Championships in the 1,500m, placing seventh with a personal-best time of 4:22�19 ��� Set a career-best 800m time of 2:10�98 at the LSU Invitational ��� Also competed in the 4x400m relay, 4x800m relay, and 4x1,600m relay ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

indoor: Advanced to the finals, but Just missed placing at the Big Ten Championships in the 1,500m, finishing ninth ��� Anchored distance medley relay at Big Tens ��� Set a personal-best in the mile at the Tyson Invitational with a time of 4:46�33 and finishing third overall ��� Won the 800m race at the Illini Open�

2011 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Placed sixth in the 1,500m at Stanford Invitational (Sec 6) with 4:39�19, giving her a personal-best���Helped the 4x1600m relay team place fourth at the Drake Relays�

indoor: Recorded her personal-best in the 800m with a 2:16�74 at Illini Open ��� Recorded her personal-best in the mile with a 4:55�23 at the Meyo Invitational ��� Ran in the distance medley relay at the Big Ten Championships ��� Placed first in the mile at Illini Classic�

high sChoolWas an All-State honoree in the 4x800m relay (6th place) and 800m (9th place) at the 2010 Illinois state meet ��� Competed on the 4x400m relay at the 2009 Nike indoor national meet ��� Team won the conference title in cross country and track all four years of her career ��� Earned seven varsity letters between cross country and track ��� Team captain of her cross country and track team ��� National Honor Society member�

personalFull name is Katherine Jayne Porada ��� Daughter of Joe and Laura Porada ��� Has a twin sister Kristina and two brothers, Joey and Jimmy ��� Hobbies include reading, baking, being with friends and family, and going to concerts ��� Her high school coach, Scott Brooks, most influenced her athletic career because he taught her to believe in herself and never underestimate her capabilities�

porada’s personal bestsCross Country3 mile: 17:17 - Bradley Open (9/9/11)4k: 15:51 - Illini Challenge (9/3/10)5k: 17:22- Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 21:38 - Big Ten Championships (10/28/12)

Outdoor Track800m: 2:10�987 - Sun Angel Classic (4/6/13)1,500m: 4:20�44 - Drake Relays (4/26/13)5,000m: 16:17�53 - Big Ten Championships (5/12/13)

Indoor Track800m: 2:12�22 - Indiana Relays (1/25/13) Mile: 4:43�24 - SPIRE Invitational (2/9/13)

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lindsey rakosniksophoMore // loMbard, ill. // glenbard east

Cross Country2012 xC - FreshManRan a 6K time of 22:58 at the NCAA Midwest Regional, finishing sixth for the Illini ��� Ran at the Big Ten Championships, placing seventh on the team and 88th overall, finishing with a time of 22:31 ��� Ran in the unseeded race at the Pre-National meet, covering the 6K course in a time of 22:46 ��� Scored points for

the Illini at the Illinois Open, finishing third and setting a 5K time of 19:04 �

high sChool2011 USTAF National Junior Olympic 1,500m Champion ��� 2011 Illinois 800m state champion ��� 2010 Illinois state runner-up ��� Placed seventh at the 2011 cross country state championships and holds conference, sectional and school records in multiple events ��� Five-time MVP ��� DuPage female athlete of the year�

personalDaughter of Ron and Leanne Rakosnik ��� Born Jan� 17, 1994 ��� Has a brother, Mike and a sister, Kailey ��� Hobbies include watching movies and shopping ��� Majoring in mathematics and minoring in education�

rakosnik’s personal bestsCross Country5k: 18:29 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 22:31 - Big Ten Championships (10/28/12)

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championships in the 800m ��� Part of Big Ten Championship squad, running the 800m ��� Ran a season best 800m time of 2:08�64 at the Sun Angel Classic ��� Ran on the 4x800m relay squad that finished second at the Drake Relays and finished with a time of 8:37�02 ��� Set a career best 1,500m time of 4:30�35 at the Stanford Invitational ��� USTFCCCA All-Academic�

indoor: Part of Big Ten Championship team, first team crown since 1996 season ��� Big Ten point scorer, running the third leg of the third place DMR squad which finished in 11:16�03 which is the third fastest in school history ��� Ran a season best 800m time of 2:08�54 at the SPIRE Invitational ��� Improved her 600m time at the Indiana Relays, finishing with a time of 1:34�19�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Set a personal-best time in the 800m prelims at the Big Ten Championships (2:08�85), which ranks as ninth-best in school history ��� Clocked a career-best time of 4:35�89 in the 1,500m at the EIU Big Blue Classic ��� Also competed in the 4x400m relay and 4x800m relay�

indoor: Ran the 800m at the Big Ten Championships ��� Set a personal-best time 600m time of 1:34�96 at the Illinois Orange and Blue Open ��� Also competed in the 4x400m relay�

high sChoolWas a five-time Pennsylvania state champion and six-time runner-up at the state meet ��� Lead team to first outdoor state title in 31 years in 2011 ��� Placed second in the 800m and second in the mile as a senior ��� Was a 2010 indoor track All-American by the National Scholastic Sports Foundation ��� Earned four varsity letters in both cross country and track�

personalDaughter of Sara Schumacher and John Schmidt ��� Born June 20, 1993 ��� Has one sister, Lauren ��� Hobbies include playing the piano ��� Was an honor student all four years ��� Majoring in civil engineering�

sChMidt’s personal bestsCross Country3 mile: 17:28 - Bradley Open (9/9/11)4k: 16:10 - Illini Challenge (9/2/11)5k: 18:04 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 22:03 - Pre-Nationals (10/13/12)

Outdoor Track800m: 2:08�85 - Big Ten Championships (5/12/12)1,500m: 4:30�35 - Stanford Invitational (3/30/13)

Indoor Track400m: 59�53 - Illini Open (1/12/13)600m: 1:34�19 - Indiana Relays (1/25/13)800m: 2:08�54 - SPIRE Invitational (2/9/13)

Chloe sChMidtjunior // state College, pa. // state College

Cross Country2012 xC - sophoMoreRan at NCAA Midwest Regional, finishing with a 6K time of 23:48 ��� Placed sixth on the team and 88th overall at the Big Ten Championships, finishing the course with a time of 22:18 ��� Ran in the Black Race at Pre-Nationals, finishing first for the Illini and 32nd overall with a career best 6K time of 22:03 ��� Ran

unattatched at the Notre Dame Invitational, finished with a career best 5K time of 18:04 ��� Started season off with a 18:26 5K finish at Illinois Intercollegiate meet ��� Academic All-Big Ten�

2011 xC - FreshManPlaced fifth for the Orange and Blue and 24th overall at the Illini Challenge with a 4K time of 16:10 ��� Finished fifth for the Illini and sixth overall at the Bradley Open with a 3 Mile time of 17:28 ��� Clocked a 6K time of 22:30 at the Orange and Blue Preview coming in sixth for the Illini and 16th overall ��� Tied for seventh for the Illini and came in 58th overall with a 5K time of 18:50 at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational ��� Placed fifth for the Illini and 32nd overall with a 5K time of 20:45 at the Illini Open�

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alyssa sChneiderr-sophoMore // Clarendon hills, ill. // benet aCadeMy

Cross Country2012 xC - rs FreshManFinished first for the Illini at NCAA Midwest Regional with a 6K time of 21:04, receiving All-Region honors for her 12th-place overall finish ��� Finished 22nd overall and second on the team at the Big Ten Championships, finishing witha time of 20:56,

beating her 6K personal best by nearly a minute and just outside the top-10 all time at Illinois ��� Scored points for the Orange and Blue at Pre-Nationals, finishing third among her teammates with a then career-best 6K time of 21:40 ��� Was one of six Illini to set a personal best time at the Notre Dame Invitaional, running a 5K time of 17:21 and finishing 36th overall ��� Began season by helping the Orange and Blue win the Illinois Intercollegiate, placing eighth overall with a 5K time of 17:45 ��� Academic All-Big Ten ��� USTFCCCA All-Academic�

2011 xC - FreshManRedshirt season�

2013 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Round of Championships in the 5,000m ��� Scored points for the Illini in the 5K at the Big Ten Championships, placing seventh with a lifetime best time of 16:21�31 ��� Her PR time ranks fifth fastest in school history ��� Ran a career best 800m time of 2:16�17 at the Jesse Owens Classic ��� USTFCCCA All-Academic�

indoor: Set personal bests in the mile, 3,000m and 5,000m during the season ��� Set the eighth fastest 5,000m time in school history at the Spire Institute Meet with a time of 16:54�96 ��� Finished first in the mile at the Illini Open, finishing with a time of 4:55�99 ��� Placed second in the 3,000m at the Indiana Relays with a personal best time of 9:30�10 ��� Part of Big Ten roster�

2012 traCk and Fieldoutdoor: Competed in the 1,500m, 800m and the distance medley relay ��� Set a personal-best in the 1,500m at the Big Ten Championships with a time of 4:31�17 ��� Helped the DMR place ninth at the Drake Relays�

indoor: Set a career-best 800m time at the Illini Open (2:19�42), placing fourth ��� Ran the mile at the Illini Classic and finished sixth with a time of 5:06�14 ��� Competed in the 3,000m at the Mark Colligan Memorial, placing sixth in a time of 10:12�86�

high sChoolEarned All-State honors in cross country in 2008 and track in 2009, 2010, and 2011 ��� Three-time 1600m conference champion ��� Was named all-conference for cross country in 2008, 2009, and 2010 ��� Also was named all-conference for track all four years ��� Earned four varsity letters in both cross country and track�

personalDaughter of Jeff and Joanne Schneider ��� Born April 16, 1993 ��� Has one sister, Kristen, who she credits as the biggest influence in her athletic career ��� Hobbies include running, biking, cooking, and kayaking ��� Graduated in the top 1% of her class ��� Was a member of the National Honors Society in 2010 and 2011 ��� Majoring in mathematics�

sChneider’s personal bestsCross Country5k: 17:21 - Notre Dame Invitational (9/28/12)6k: 20:56 - Big Ten Championships (10/28/12)

Outdoor Track800m: 2:16�17 - Jesse Owens Classic (4/20/13)1,500m: 4:31�17 - Big Ten Championships (5/12/12)5,000m: 16:21�31 - Big Ten Championships (5/12/13)

Indoor Track800m: 2:19.42 - illini open (1/14/12)Mile: 4:55�99 - Illini Open (1/12/13)3,000m: 9:39�10 - Indiana Relays (1/25/13)5,000m: 16:54�96 - Spire Institue (2/8/13)

kiM segerFreshMan // belVidere, ill. // belVidere north

high sChoolTwo-time All-Conference in track ��� All-Conference in cross country ��� Captain of both her cross country and track teams ��� Two-time Belvidere Noth Athlete of the Week ��� School record holder in five events (indoor 800m and 4x800m relay, and outdoor 800m, 4x800m, and 1600m)�

personalDaughter of Dan and Lisa Seger ��� Born on March 5, 1995 ��� Has one brother, Jack ��� Hobbies include swimming, skiing, and hanging out with friends ��� Majoring in business ��� Member of the National Honor Society and the English Honor Society ��� Editor of the school yearbook�

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natalie wynnsophoMore // Clarendon hills, ill. // benet aCadeMy

Cross Country2012 xC - rs FreshManFinished fourth on the squad at the Illini Challenge, finishing the 4K race in a time of 16:14 ��� Was part of the squad which competed at the Bradley Classic, finishing the 6K course in a time of 23:56�

high sChoolHelped team capture the 2010 outdoor track state title ��� Holds the indoor track school record in the 3,200m ��� As a junior, competed in the 4x800m relay team that made All-State and finished fourth ��� Garnered All-State cross country honors in 2007 ��� Competed in the mile at Nike Track Nationals, helping team place 6th in 22011 ��� Earned twelve total varsity letters in cross country, indoor and outdoor track�

personalDaughter of Catherine and Robert Wynn ��� Born April 5, 1993��� Has two brothers, Michael and Wesley ��� Hobbies include reading, making jewelry and going to the beach ��� Was the vice president of the National Honor Society in 2010 and 2011 ��� Father wrestled for Old Dominion University ��� Majoring in biochemistry�

wynn’s personal bestsCross Country4k: 16:14 - Illini Challenge (8/31/12)6k: 23:56 - Bradley Classic (10/12/12)

hanna winterFreshMan // arlington heights, ill. // saint Viator

high sChoolThree-time All-State in cross country ��� Four-time state qualifier in cross country ��� Three-time state qualifier in track ��� Team captain of cross country and track teams�

personalDaughter of Mark and Amy Winter ��� Born November 8, 1994 ��� Has two brothers, Steven and Nick ��� Hobbies include reading, swimming, journaling, biking, and music ��� Majoring in biology ��� Graduated with high honors�

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2012 season in reViewThe Fighting Illini women’s cross country team lost just one letterwinner from last year’s squad and had a goal to make significant improvements with this year’s team. Sixth-year coach Jeremy Rasmussen knew the team had good leadership which would bring this team to be much stronger.

The Illini began their season at the Illini Challenge. Of the five runners competing in the Orange and Blue, two competed in their first collegiate meet and two set personal bests at the 4K distance. Senior Meagan Hynes paced the Illini, finishing 15th overall with a career best time of 15:31. Coming in second for the Illini was freshman Michelle Frigo, who was one of the two competing in her first ever collegiate meet. Frigo crossed the finish line in 15:43, placing 22nd overall.

At the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships, the Illini put in a great performance that resulted in winning the title for the first time since 2008. Senior Courtney Yaeger made her season debut at the meet, finishing first for the Illini and second overall with a then personal best 5K time of 17:14. Yaeger’s performance earned her Big Ten Co-Athlete of the Week honors. She was not the only Illini to set a personal best at the meet, as 12 others set personal bests at the 5K distance.

The Illini would compete at the Notre Dame Invitational next, running against the toughest competition they had competed against to that point. As a team the Illini performed extremely well, finishing 5th overall in a meet that contained five nationally ranked teams out of the total 18 teams competing. Yaeger would lead the Illini for the second meet in a row, finishing in sixth with a new personal best 5K time of 16:48. This would be the second time in just as many races that Yaeger set a personal best at the 5K distance.

Two weeks later the Illini competed at both Pre-Nationals and the Bradley Classic. At Pre-Nationals, Yaeger would once again lead the Illini. The senior set a then personal best at the 6K distance, finishing with a time of 21:00, in route to a 48th place overall finish. The Illini as a team would finish 17th out of the 38 teams at the meet. At the Bradley Classic, Rachel Irion paced the Illini with a 6K time of 22:36, coming in 73rd overall.

During the Illini’s last home meet, Colette Falsey took home the Illinois Open individual title after a completing the 5K course in 18:46. Falsey led an Illini team that had five runners finish in the top ten at the meet.

At the Big Ten Championships, the Illini finished ninth among a field of talented runners. Yaeger again led the Illini, finishing eighth overall with a time of 20:34, which ranked the fifth-fastest time in school history. Yaeger also earned second-team All-Big Ten honors for the first time in her career. Not far behind, teammate Alyssa Schneider finished 22nd overall and set a personal best 6K time of 20:56, which ranked just outside of the top 10 all-time in school history.

A few Illini runners made the short trip over to Bloomington, Ind., to compete at the Hoosier Invitational. Hynes led the Illini with a second place overall finish, completing the 5K course in 19:11.

At the NCAA Midwest Regionals, Illinois finished ninth out of the 31 squads competing. Schneider led the way for the Illini, finishing with a 6K time of 21:04. Schneider’s performance earned her All-Region honors for the first time in her career. Even though Yaeger had been in the the lead group with Schneider around the 2K mark, she tripped and fell behind. The veteran showed determination to catch up with the leaders and finished in 25th place with a 6K time of 21:30. Yaeger joined her teammate in earning All-Region Honors for the first time in her career.

The Illini will have plenty of experience next year, only graduating four seniors from the current squad. Schneider will look to continue her success with her teammates Meghan Frigo, Amanda Fox, Katie Porada, Lindsey Rakosnik and Chloe Schmidt, all who have post season experience.

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2012 resultsillini Challenge // urbana, ill. // aug. 31, 20124k // 5th oF 8 // 133 points15� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �15:3122� Michelle Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �15:4335� Michelle Stratton� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16:1237� Natalie Wynn� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16:1441� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16:21

illinois interCollegiate // norMal, ill. // sept. 14, 20125k // 1st oF 6 // 33 points 2� Courtney Yaeger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:145� Amanda Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:427� Katie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:448� Alyssa Schneider� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:4511� Madeline Aufmann � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:5316� Meghan Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:1121� Chloe Schmidt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:2625� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:4230� Samantha Murphy� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:5936� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:0844� Michelle Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:1046� Kelsey Seiler � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:13

notre daMe inVitational // south bend, ind. // sept. 28, 20125k // 5th oF 18 // 187 points6� Courtney Yaeger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16:4836� Alyssa Schneider� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:2138� Katie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:2253� Amanda Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:2989� Meghan Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:5391� Stephanie Morgan� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17:55102� Chloe Schmidt(u) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:04124� Lindsey Rakosnik(u) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:29open raCe Finishers:1� Samantha Murphy� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:134� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:285� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:50

bradley ClassiC // peoria, ill. // oCt. 12, 20126k // na // na73� Rachel Irion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:36136� Stephanie Brown� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:19144� Colette Falsey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:33151� Amanda Zamora � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:37166� Natalie Wynn� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:56170� Michelle Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24:02

pre-nationals // louisVille, ky. // oCt. 13, 20126k // 17th oF 38 // 537 pointsred raCe:48� Courtney Yaeger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:0098� Amanda Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:33109� Alyssa Schneider� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:40133� Madeline Aufmann � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:50149� Katie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:57204� Meghan Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:41220� Stephanie Morgan� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:52blaCk raCe:32� Chloe Schmidt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:0369� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:3188� Lindsey Rakosnik � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:46 illini open // urbana, ill. // oCt. 19, 20125k // 2nd oF 4 // 36 points 1� Colette Falsey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18:463� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:004� Lindsey Rakosnik � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:048� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19:1525� Stephanie Brown� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20:0827� Amanda Zamora � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20:19 big ten ChaMpionships // lansing, MiCh. // oCt. 28, 20126k // 9th oF 12 // 216 points8� Courtney Yaeger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20:3422� Alyssa Schneider� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20:5658� Amanda Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21:3562� Katie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21:3882� Madeline Aufmann � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22:1184� Chloe Schmidt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22:1888� Lindsey Rakosnik � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22:3192� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22:4197� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22:50

hoosier inVitational // blooMington, ind. // noV. 2, 20125k // na // na2� Meagan Hynes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19:117� Colette Falsey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19:2310� Rachel Irion� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19:4114� Michelle Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19:5722� Amanda Zamora � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20:53

nCaa Midwest regionals // springField, Mo. // noV. 9, 20126k // 9th oF 31 // 290 points 12� Alyssa Schneider� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:0425� Courtney Yaeger � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �21:3079� Madeline Aufmann � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:2881� Amanda Fox � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:30104� Katie Porada � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:50111� Lindsey Rakosnik � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22:58156� Chloe Schmidt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �23:48

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big ten historyFirst teaM all-big ten honorees (top 7 finishers at big ten Championships)

year runner place time2009 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:10 Kristin Sutherland 7th 20:412008 Katie Engel 6th 20:48 Angela Bizzarri 7th 20:52 2007 Angela Bizzarri 3rd 19:59 2006 Angela Bizzarri 5th 20:49 2005 Cassie Hunt 1st 21:00 Stephanie Simms 4th 21:11 2004 Cassie Hunt 5th 21:09 Jamie Turilli 6th 21:13 2000 Cecelia Williams 7th 17:36 1991 Laura Simmering 7th 18:20 1987 Melissa Straza 7th 17:30 1984 Kelly McNee 6th 17:401982 Marianne Dickerson 6th 17:49

seCond teaM all-big ten honorees(Finishes 8th-14th at big ten Championships)

year runner place time2012 Courtney Yaeger 8th 20:342009 Elizabeth Boyle 11th 21:00 Chantelle Groenewoud 13th 21:022007 Katie Engel 13th 20:302005 Katie Engel 13th 21:272004 Maggie Carroll 10th 21:362003 Cassie Hunt 12th 21:361993 Karen Morris 10th 17:561992 Laura Simmering 10th 17:291986 Leslie Hawkins 11th 17:171986 Melissa Straza 12th 17:181985 Leslie Hawkins 8th 18:181985 Kelly McNee 14th 18:341984 Ruth Sterneman 8th 17:471983 Julie Lantis 13th 17:22

big ten ChaMpionships resultsyear Champion (pts.) illinois Finish (pts.) top illini (Finish, time)2012 Michiagn (55) 9th (216) Courtney Yaeger (8th, 20:34)2011 Michigan State (55) 12th (351) Stacy Hague (74th, 22:04)2010 Michigan State (74) 9th (203) Chantelle Groenewoud (24th, 20:58�4)2009 Penn State (71) 2nd (77) Angela Bizzarri (2nd, 20:10)2008 Minnesota (63) 4th (101) Katie Engel (6th, 20:48)2007 Minnesota (72) 4th (95) Angela Bizzarri (3rd,19:59)2006 Michigan (52) 5th (107) Angela Bizzarri (5th, 20:49)2005 Michigan (42) 2nd (60) Cassie Hunt (1st, 21:00)2004 Michigan (45) T-2nd (85) Cassie Hunt (5th, 21:09)2003 Michigan (31) 7th (188) Cassie Hunt (12th, 21:36�9)2002 Michigan (70) 9th (255) Jamie Turilli (39th,18:29�1)2001 Michigan State (35) T-7th(153) Cecelia Dietzen (21st,18:00�4)2000 Wisconsin (34) 4th (116) Cecelia Williams (7th, 17:36)1999 Wisconsin (25) 10th (258) Tara Mendozza (21st, 17:58�16)1998 WIsconsin (31) 8th (194) Tara Mendozza (15th,18:26)1997 Wisconsin (25) 6th (165) Danielle Fonizino (29th,18:41)1996 Wisconsin (28) 6th (223) Candace Nicholson (20th,18:38)1995 Wisconsin (37) 9th (239) Becky Garrett (21st,18:29)1994 Michigan (29) 4th (133) Karen Morris (17th,18:11�0)1993 Michigan (39) 6th (169) Karen Morris (10th,17:56�22)1992 Michigan (33) 7th (175) Laura Simmering (10th,17:29)1991 Wisconsin (49) 7th (138) Laura Simmering (7th,18:20)1990 Indiana (37) 6th (170) Laura Simmering (15th,18:17�9)1989 Indiana (47) 7th (183) Helen Mastoris (30th, 18:26)1988 Wisconsin (26) T- 8th(221) Laura Simmering(18th,18:01)1987 Wisconsin (42) 8th (206) Melissa Straza (7th,17:30)1986 Wisconsin (30) 7th (152) Leslie Hawkins (11th,17:17)1985 Wisconsin (22) T-3rd (120) Leslie Hawkins (8th, 18:18)1984 Wisconsin (27) 2nd (79) Kelly McNee (6th,17:40)1983 Wisconsin (52) 6th (145) Julie Lantis (13th, 17:22)1982 Iowa (70) 6th (150) Marianne Dickerson (6th,17:49)1981 Michigan State (40) 9th (227) Marianne Dickerson (16th, 18:17�5)1980 Purdue (51) 9th (219) Marianne Dickerson (28th, 18:05)1979 Wisconsin (30) 9th (208) Anita Moyer (35th, 19:36)

big ten athlete oF the year2005 Cassie Hunt

indiVidual big ten ChaMpion2005 Cassie Hunt

big ten FreshMan oF the year2007 Danelle Woods2005 Katie Engel2003 Cassie Hunt

big ten athlete oF the week / MonthSept� 18, 2012 Courtney YaegerOct� 26, 2010 Meghan FrigoOct� 20, 2009 Angela BizzarriOct� 28, 2008 Amber Stack Sept� 23, 2008 Kristin SutherlandSept� 26, 2006 Angela BizzarriSept� 20, 2005 Maggie CarrollOct� 12, 2004 Cassie HuntOct� 5, 2004 Cassie HuntOct� 3, 2000 Amber HuntSeptember 1991 Laura Simmering

aCadeMiC all-big ten2012: Madeline Aufmann, Meagan Hynes, Rachel Irion, Katie Porada, Chloe Schmidt, Alyssa Schneider, Kelsey Seiler, Hannah Worman, Courtney Yaeger

2011: Madeline Aufmann, Meghan Frigo, Katie Porada, Courtney Yaeger

2010: Chantelle Groenewoud, Stacy Hague, Maggie Mulchrone, Kristin Sutherland, Ashley Thompson, Courtney Yaeger

2009: Stephanie Baliga, Angela Bizzarri, Elizabeth Boyle, Theresa Brokaw, Jamie Brusa, Chantelle Groenewoud, Maggie Mulchrone, Shannon Phelan, Kristin Sutherland, Ashley Thompson, Danelle Woods

2008: Stephanie Baliga, Christina Beaird, Angela Bizzarri, Elizabeth Boyle, Theresa Brokaw, Maggie Carroll, Chantelle Groenewoud, Stacy Hague, Maggie Mulchrone, Ashley Thompson, Kate Tysse

2007: Stephanie Baliga, Angela BIzzarri, Theresa Brokaw, Rachel Hernandez, Abby Shunk

2006: Maggie Carroll, Rachel Hernandez, Cassie Hunt, Liz Mengyan

2005: Maggie Carroll, Katie Coopin, Rachel Hernandez, Cassie Hunt, Lisa Phillips

2004: Cassie Hunt, Jaime Turilli, Lisa Phillips, Lindsey Reu

2003: Cassie Simpson, Jaime Turilli

2002: Mary Bice, Celi Dietzen, Erin Frakes, Amy Guard, Amber Hunt, Leigh Ann Kenyon, Cassie Simpson, Jaime Turilli

2001: Mary Bice, Celi Dietzen, Erin Frakes, Amber Hunt

2000: Lyndsey Dunnavan, Katie Hennessey, Amber Hunt, Katie Kennedy, Celi Williams

1999: Danielle Fonzino, Katie Hennessey, Tara Mendozza, Jamie Paul, Laura Robbins

1998: Shannon Burke, Anna Demopoulos, Erin Grabski, Tara Mendozza, Laura Robbins

1997: Maureen Clark, Erin Grabski, Tara Mendozza, Laura Robbins, Christine Smith

1996: Jenifer Heise, Jennifer Marine

1995: K�C� Kraiss, Jennifer Marine, Renae Paul, Brooke Scigousky

1994: Renae Paul, Jenny Schwab, Brooke Scigousky, Amy Tomlinson

1993: Jeanne Rimar, Jenny Schwab, Tama Tochihara, Amy Tomlinson

1992: Samantha Gross, Marian Hollands, Rachel Kelleher, Mary Michal, Jenny Schwab, Laura Simmering, Amy Tomlinson, Jennifer Tweedy, Wendy Welch

1991: Peggy Campbell, Samantha Gross, Rachel Kelleher, Mary Piotrowski, Laura Simmering, Amy Tomlinson, Jennifer Tweedy, Wendy Welch1990: Michelle Donato, Samantha Gross, Anita Hurd, Laura Simmering, Loretta Withrow1989: Julie Chicoine, Michelle Donato, Danielle Harpell, Laura Simmering, Loretta Withrow

1988: Barb Branson, Anne Quenneville

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nCaa regional ChaMpionships historynCaa Midwest regional ChaMpionsyear runner time2009 Angela Bizzarri 20:07*2004 Cassie Hunt 20:21

*also named Midwest Region Athlete of the Year

top-10 indiVidual regional Finishesyear runner place time2009 Angela Bizzarri 1st 20:07 Kristin Sutherland 4th 20:442008 Angela Bizzari 2nd 20:39 Katie Engel 9th 21:072007 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:032006 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:47 Stephanie Simms 5th 21:022005 Cassie Hunt 7th 21:062004 Cassie Hunt 1st 20:212003 Cassie Hunt 5th 21:291994 Karen Morris 10th 17:441993 Karen Morris 7th 18:221991 Laura Simmering 4th 17:281984 Kelly McNee 4th 16:36

illinois all-region runners (sinCe 1997)year runner place time2012 Alyssa Schneider 12th 21:04 Courtney Yaeger 25th 21:302010 Stephanie Morgan 20th 20:462009 Angela Bizzarri 1st 20:07 Kristin Sutherland 4th 20:44 Elizabeth Boyle 12th 21:12 Chantelle Groenewoud 23rd 21:342008 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:39 Katie Engel 9th 21:07 Chantelle Groenewoud 15th 21:27 Kristin Sutherland 17th 21:29 Elizabeth Boyle 24th 21:372007 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:03 Katie Engel 12th 20:45 Danelle Woods 17th 20:542006 Angela Bizzarri 2nd 20:27 Stephanie Simms 5th 21:02 Maggie Carroll 11th 21:17 Cassie Hunt 12th 21:19 Stephanie Baliga 14th 21:30 Katie Engel 18th 21:442005 Cassie Hunt 7th 21:06 Stephanie Simms 13th 21:24 Katie Coppin 19th 21:39 Katie Engel 24th 21:552004 Cassie Hunt 1st 20:21 Jamie Turilli 8th 40:482003 Cassie Hunt 5th 21:29 Pamela Wolf 18th 22:02 Casie Simpson 19th 22:042000 Amber Hunt 14th 21:24 Breanna Wabick 18th 21:30 Cecelia Williams 24th 21:381998 Tara Mendoza 19th 17:51

nCaa Midwest regional ChaMpionships resultsyear Champion (pts.) illinois Finish (pts.) top illini (Finish, time)2012 Iowa State (63) 9th (290) Alyssa Schneider (12th, 21:04)2011 Iowa State (64) 15th (473) Stacy Hague (77th, 22:45)2010 Iowa State (35) 9th (236) Stephanie Morgan (20th, 20:46)2009 Minnesota (60) 2nd (86) angela bizzarri (1st, 20:07)2008 Minnesota (57) 2nd (64) Angela Bizzarri (2nd, 20:39)2007 Minnesota(79) 2nd (91) Angela Bizzarri (2nd, 20:03)2006 illinois (44) 1st (44) Angela Bizzarri (2nd, 20:47)2005 Oklahoma State (71) T-2nd (90) Cassie Hunt (7th, 21:06)2004 Missouri (52) 2nd (93) Cassie hunt (1st, 20:21)2003 Nebraska (60) 3rd (105) Cassie Hunt (5th, 21:29)2002 Missouri (63) 11th (289) Erin Frakes (33rd, 21:45)2001 Oklahoma State (56) 11th (264) Amber Hunt (43rd, 22:23)2000 Kansas State (61) 5th (151) Amber Hunt (14th, 21:24)1999 Kansas State (40) 13th (369) Tara Mendozza (34th, 18:12)1998 Kansas State (92) 16th (383) Tara Mendozza (19th, 17:51)1997 Missouri (76) 9th (253) Danielle Fonzino (38th, 19:38)1996 Wisconsin (54) 13th (392) Kimberly Donohue (48th, 18:28)1995 Michigan (44) 17th (422) Jenny Marine (33rd, 18:42)1994 Michigan (32) 3rd (128) Karen Morris (10th, 17:44)1993 Michigan (40) 5th (195) Karen Morris (7th, 18:22)1992 Wisconsin (33) 11th (317) Amy Tomlinson (31st, 18:26)1991 Wisconsin (55) 5th (166) Laura Simmering (4th, 17:28)1990 Indiana (51) 12th (286) Laura Simmering (32nd, 18:41)1989 Indiana (56) 15th (377) Danielle Harpell (49th, 18:44)1988 Wisconsin (43) 13th (112) Laura Simmering (49th, 18:56)1987 Wisconsin (56) 13th (334) Melissa Straza (28th, 17:53)1986 Wisconsin (26) 12th (287) Leslie Hawkins (15th, 17:34)1985 Wisconsin (39) DNP Leslie Hawkins (37th, 19:15)1984 Wisconsin (31) 2nd (87) Kelly McNee (4th, 16:36)1983 Wisconsin (46) 9th (202) Julie Lantis (15th, 18:43)1982 Michigan (65) 7th (161) Marianne Dickerson (6th, 17:19)1981 Wisconsin (40) 5th (126) Marianne Dickerson (7th, 17:06)1980 Purdue (43) 10th (257) Marianne Dickerson (23rd, 18:06)1979 Wisconsin (42) 15th (337) Anita Moyer (53rd, 19:21)

Courtney Yaeger and Alyssa Schneider each earned All-Region honors in 2012.

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nCaa ChaMpionships historyillinois nCaa ChaMpionyear runner time2009 Angela Bizzarri 19:46�8 illinois all-aMeriCansyear runner place time2009 Angela Bizzarri 1st 19:462008 Angela Bizzarri 6th 19:59 Katie Engel 22nd 20:312007 Angela Bizzarri 14th 20:352006 Angela Bizzarri 24th 21:182005 Cassie Hunt 11th 20:051984 Kelly McNee 21st 16:571981 Marianne Dickerson 6th 18:10

nCaa ChaMpionships resultsyear Champion (pts.) ill (pts.) top illini (Finish, time)2009 Villanova (86) 12th (365) Angela Bizzarri (1st, 19:46)2008 Washington (79) 10th (318) Angela Bizzarri (6th, 19:59)2007 Stanford (145) 6th (331) Angela Bizzarri (14th, 20:35)2006 Stanford (195) 8th (301) Angela Bizzarri (24th, 21:18)2005 Stanford (146) 5th (212) Cassie Hunt (11th, 20:05)2004 Colorado (63) 20th (443) Jaime Turilli (35th, 21:20)2003 Stanford (120) DNC Cassie Hunt (201st, 22:03)1994 Villanova (75) DNC Karen Morris (76th, 18:15�1)1993 Villanova DNC Karen Morris (58th, 17:36)1984 Wisconsin DNC Kelly McNee (21st, 16:57�5)1981 Virginia DNC Marianne Dickerson (6th, 18:10)

ustFCCCa all-aCadeMiC honoreeyear runner 2012 Madeline Aufmann Katie Porada Alyssa Schneider Courtney Yaeger2009 Angela Bizzarri *Scholar-Athlete of the Year Kristin Sutherland Elizabeth Boyle2008 Angela Bizzarri Chantelle Groenewoud2007 Angela Bizzarri2000 Amber Hunt Cecelia Williams1991 Laura Simmering

ustFCCCa diVision i all-aCadeMiC teaMsyear Cumulative gpa 2012 3�492011 3�262010 3�272009 3�322008 3�402007 3�282002 3�552000 3�301999 3�44

top 10 illinois perForMers by distanCe5,000 Metersname time date Meet1� Kelly McNee 16:36 11/10/84 NCAA Midwest Regionals2� Angela Bizzarri 16:43 9/28/07 Notre Dame Invite3� Laura Simmering 16:46 9/20/91 Illinois State Invite4� Courtney Yaeger 16:48 9/28/12 Notre Dame Invite5� Cassie Hunt 16:52 9/30/05 Notre Dame Invite6� Katie Engel 16:54 10/3/08 Notre Dame Invite7� Ruth Sterneman 16:55 11/10/84 NCAA Midwest Regional8� Marianne Dickerson 17:00 11/19/82 TAC Nationals9� Rebekah Garrett 17:04 10/15/94 Auburn Invitational10� Julie Lantis 17:07 10/1/83 Illinois Invitational Stephanie Simms 17:07 9/30/05 Notre Dame Invite

6,000 Metersname time date Meet1� Angela Bizzarri 19:46 11/23/09 NCAA Championships2� Cassie Hunt 20:05 11/21/05 NCAA Championships3� Katie Engel 20:23 10/18/08 Pre-Nationals4� Stephanie Simms 20:31 11/21/05 NCAA Championships5� Courtney Yaeger 20:34 10/28/12 Big Ten Championships6� Kristin Sutherland 20:41 11/1/09 Big Ten Championships7� Stephanie Morgan 20:46�10 11/13/10 NCAA Midwest Regional8� Jamie Turilli 20:49 11/13/04 NCAA Midwest Regional9� Chantelle Groenewoud 20:50�4 10/2/10 Wisconsin adidas Invitatioal10� Danelle Woods 20:54 11/9/07 NCAA Midwest Regional

annual reCords

illinois sChool reCords

year big ten region nCaaCoach: jessica dragicevic1977 --- 4th ---1978 4th 4th ---1979 9th 15th ---1980 9th 10th ---

Coach: Mary beth spencer1981 9th 5th ---1982 6th 7th ---1983 6th 9th ---

Coach: patty bradley1984 2nd 2nd ---

Coach: gary winckler1985 T-3rd DNP ---1986 7th 12th ---1987 8th 13th ---1988 T-8th 13th ---1989 7th 15th ---1990 6th 12th ---1991 7th 5th ---

Coach: Mary beth spencer-dyson1992 7th 11th ---1993 6th 5th ---

year big ten region nCaaCoach: gary winckler1994 4th 3rd ---1995 9th 17th ---1996 6th 13th ---1997 6th 9th ---1998 8th 16th ---1999 10th 13th ---2000 4th 5th ---2001 T-7th 11th ---

Coach: karen harvey2002 9th 11th ---2003 7th 3rd ---2004 T-2nd 2nd 20th2005 2nd T-2nd 5th2006 5th 1st 8th

Coach: jeremy rasmussen2007 4th 2nd 6th2008 4th 2nd 10th2009 2nd 2nd 12th2010 9th 9th ---2011 12th 15th ---2012 9th 9th ---

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illinois letterwinners- a -

Kristen Abrahamson � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1993, 94Madeline Aufmann � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2011

- b -Stephanie Baliga � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2006, 07, 08, 09Christina Beaird � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2008Breanne Bethke� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1997Mary Bice � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2000, 01Angela Bizzarri � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2006, 07, 08, 09Elizabeth Boyle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2008, 09Joy Braun � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2001Theresa Brokaw� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2006, 07, 08, 09Adrienne Brooks � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1985Carol Bruene � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1985, 86Jamie Brusa � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2009Becky Bullard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2000Shannon Burke � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1998

- C -Maggie Carroll � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2004, 05, 06, 08Amy Christopher � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1997Maureen Clark� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1997Audrey Cole � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1986, 87

- d -Marianne Dickerson � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1982Cecelia Dietzen � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2001, 02Michelle Donato � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1990Kimberly Donohue � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1996Lyndsey Dunnavan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1999, 00

- e -Katie Engel � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2005, 07, 08

- F -Colette Falsey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2011Danielle Fonzino � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1996, 97, 99Erin Frakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2000, 01, 02Meghan Frigo � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2010-11

- g -Rebekah Garrett � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1991, 95Erin Grabski � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1998Chantelle Groenewoud � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2007, 08, 09, 10Samantha Gross � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1991Amy Guard � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2001, 02

- h -Colleen Hackett � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1983, 84, 85Stacy Hague � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2008, 10, 11Danielle Harpell � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1988, 90, 91Katie Hartman� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2000Leslie Hawkins � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1985, 86Michelle Hawkins � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1987, 88Jennifer Heise � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1996Katie Hennessy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1999, 00Rachel Hernandez � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2004, 05, 06, 07Amber Hunt� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1999, 00, 01, 02Cassie Hunt � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2003, 04, 05, 06

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