http://www.emuroyals.com en-us en-us http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201303207559f8 Freshman Carlos Orellana has been named to the D-III All-Academic Cross Country Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). EMU’s cross country runner was the lone Royal named to the team and one of just eight ODAC men. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201303207559f8 2013-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/information/generalnews/2012-13/odac_fall_sportsmanship The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/information/generalnews/2012-13/odac_fall_sportsmanship 2012-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121110dmv0n7 Missing their top runner, the EMU cross country men still got a solid team effort and took 16th out of 23 teams at Saturday's regional meet hosted by Emory University in Georgia. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121110dmv0n7 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121027lgquts Despite putting up with some of Hurricane Sandy's first rain showers before the race, the EMU cross country men ended up with some nice running conditions at Saturday's ODAC Championships. Each of the seven Royals runners improved their time from the ODAC Preview Meet on the same course, with the team finishing in sixth. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121027lgquts 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121014smn8cl Junior Dan Nafziger spearheaded a solid effort by the Eastern Mennonite men at the CNU Cross Country Invite Saturday, taking fifth place overall. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20121014smn8cl 2012-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120928kuh1iv The Eastern Mennonite men’s cross country team had a respectable showing Friday afternoon at the Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, PA. The Royals finished 26th out of 36 teams, in an 8k race clogged with 322 runners. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120928kuh1iv 2012-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201209211k55c4 The shorter distance to the course only seemed to help junior Dan Nafziger. After finishing third on an 8k course at Peak View Elementary in Penn Laird three weeks ago, Nafziger won Friday’s 6k race at the Doc Jopson Invitational on the same location. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201209211k55c4 2012-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/2012090848d5m2 The Eastern Mennonite men were hampered by injuries on Saturday at the Dutchmen Invite, hosted by Lebanon Valley College. The Royals finished 7th out of 10 teams. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/2012090848d5m2 2012-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120831v7xyvi The Eastern Mennonite cross country teams kicked off their 2012 season in fine fashion Friday, hosting the EMU Royals Invitational. The men had the third place runner and grabbed sixth place as a team on an extremely hot day on the tough course at Peakview in Penn Laird. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20120831v7xyvi 2012-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201208278z7lj1 The EMU men’s cross country team was picked tied for seventh in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Preseason Poll, which was released today by the league office. The Royals tallied 50 points and tied with Washington and Lee, with both teams just nine points behind ODAC-newcomer Shenandoah University. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/201208278z7lj1 2012-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/2012062971h96p After a two-year hiatus in hosting a meet, the EMU cross country teams are back with gusto this fall. The Royals will be hosting the two Old Dominion Athletic Conference meets in 2012, the Preview to start the season and the Championships to wrap it up. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/2012062971h96p 2012-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201111191p9iyf In just his first season running at Eastern Mennonite, Dan Nafziger earned a trip to Nationals. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201111191p9iyf 2011-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111112i81tqh For the third straight year, Eastern Mennonite University will have a representative at the NCAA National Cross Country Championship. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111112i81tqh 2011-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111029gb8k7y While there was snow back home in Harrisonburg, the weather was better in Bedford Saturday for the ODAC Cross Country Championships. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111029gb8k7y 2011-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111017mx18i6 It may not have been the nicest conditions for a run, but the Eastern Mennonite men’s cross country team competed in a field of 347 runners Saturday at Gettysburg despite the wet ground and strong winds. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111017mx18i6 2011-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111001bthfi8 The Eastern Mennonite men’s cross country team raced at the Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, PA, on Friday. Despite not being able to complete a scoring team, each of the four runners crossed with their personal best time in a packed field of 357 athletes. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20111001bthfi8 2011-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110925u94lss The Eastern Mennonite cross country men were at the Maroon Invitational hosted by Roanoke on Saturday. The Royals had a great showing, taking second place out of eight teams. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110925u94lss 2011-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110910pff2fd The Eastern Mennonite men's cross country team ran Saturday at the Washington & Lee Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, VA. The Royals ran well on a difficult course at a meet which was won by a D-I school. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110910pff2fd 2011-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201109066vp47v Dan Nafziger had a successful first race at the D-III level and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference took notice as he was named ODAC Athlete of the Week today. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201109066vp47v 2011-09-06T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/2011090171e320 In his first meet at the D-III level, Dan Nafziger (Harrisonburg, VA/Harrisonburg) proved why D-I George Mason wanted him on their team two years ago. The sophomore, who missed last season with an injury, dominated the field at the Hornet Cross Country Challenge, taking first by nearly 50 seconds. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/2011090171e320 2011-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110829f3am0j New coach Jason Lewkowicz knew he was in for a rebuilding project when he took over the Eastern Mennonite cross country programs this summer. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110829f3am0j 2011-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201108027aanbi New head coach Jason Lewkowicz is quickly putting his print on the Eastern Mennonite cross country program. About a month into his new post, Lewkowicz has announced the core of his recruiting class, although he looks to continue adding runners as the fall season approaches. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/201108027aanbi 2011-07-27T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110802z6qzov Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Jason Lewkowicz as its cross country and track & field coach. Lewkowicz will finish out the 2010-11 athletic year at Hannibal-LaGrange University, where he holds the same position, before moving to Harrisonburg this summer to take over the reins of the Royals' program. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2011-12/releases/20110802z6qzov 2011-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108173axoea CBS Sports liked the story of Eastern Mennonite University senior Richy Bikko so much that they picked it up for their national television special, the NCAA Fall Highlight Show. The show will air across the country on CBS this Saturday, Dec. 18, at 1:00pm ET. In the Harrisonburg area, the show can be seen on channel 9, WUSA9 out of Washington, D.C., before the start of a college basketball game. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108173axoea 2010-12-14T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/2011081709d2w3 Last year was a learning experience. This time around Eastern Mennonite senior Richy Bikko (Nairobi, Kenya/Harrisonburg) knew more of what to expect. In just his second year ever of running cross country, Bikko made his second trip to the D-III National Championships on Saturday and charted his personal best time on a chilly day. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/2011081709d2w3 2010-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108175a0nr8 Richy Bikko has done it again. In just his second year as a cross country runner, the Eastern Mennonite senior has earned his second trip to the NCAA D-III Cross Country Championship, as he took eighth place at Saturday's South/Southeast Regional. Bikko advances as the fourth individual runner from the region. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108175a0nr8 2010-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817pvdxpg Eastern Mennonite cross country runner Richy Bikko hung with the second pack at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships, and it was good enough to get him on the First Team. Bikko crossed the finish line in 26:39 Saturday, taking fifth place overall and earning a trip to the South/Southeast Regional meet Nov. 13 in Memphis, Tn. Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817pvdxpg 2010-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817m8shxv The Eastern Mennonite cross country teams were at the Gettysburg Invitational Saturday and participated in the large meet. Richy Bikko took fourth on the men's side to lead the way for the Royals. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817m8shxv 2010-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108179jirt9 The Eastern Mennonite men's cross country team has had five meets this season. Senior Richy Bikko, still in just his second-ever cross country season, has taken first in three of those meets. And now, for the third time, Bikko has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/201108179jirt9 2010-10-11T04:00:00Z http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817qg9l0m After getting an off week last weekend, the Eastern Mennonite cross country runners had a good showing Saturday at the Shenandoah University Hornet Harrier. Richy Bikko took an easy win in the 5k men's race, his third top finish of the season. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.emuroyals.com/sports/mxc/2010-11/releases/20110817qg9l0m 2010-10-09T04:00:00Z