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 Mike Falk
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 Muhlenberg College
 2400 Chew Street
 Allentown PA 18104
 484-664-3232
 falk@muhlenberg.edu

Cross Country
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Latest News:

Season review
Three all-region runners led the Mule teams to a solid 2008 season.

June 18: Torphy named to Academic All-America team
Rising junior Bobby Torphy was selected to the Academic All-America third team.

June 5: Torphy earns academic honor
Rising junior Bobby Torphy was a first-team Academic All-District selection.

May 21: Sophs honored for academics
Mule sophomores Kate Mahoney and Bobby Torphy were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III All-Academic Team.

Will Elson May 18: Elson wins regional coaching honor
Will Elson (right) was named Mideast Region assistant track and field coach of the year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Bobby Torphy December 8: Three named to Academic Honor Roll
Sophomore Bobby Torphy (left) was one of three members of the Muhlenberg cross country program to be named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll.

November 22: Seniors finish strong
Both Muhlenberg seniors running at the NCAA Championships posted career-best finishes.

November 19: NCAA preview
Two senior runners will represent Muhlenberg at the NCAA Championships.

November 16: Chorney invited to NCAAs
Senior David Chorney earned a spot in the NCAA Championships field when the Haverford team received an at-large bid. Chorney will be one of two Mules running in the national meet.

November 15: VanSyckle qualifies for nationals
Senior Timothy VanSyckle finished seventh at the NCAA Mideast Regional to qualify for the NCAA Championships for the second year in a row. His seventh-place finish was the best ever by a Muhlenberg male runner at the regional meet. The men finished 10th and the women 15th.

Timothy VanSyckle November 1: VanSyckle takes bronze at CC meet
Senior Timothy VanSyckle (right) tied the best finish ever by a Muhlenberg runner at the Centennial Conference Championships, coming in third to lead the Mule men’s team to a fifth-place finish. Sophomore Kate Mahoney placed 10th for the women, who came in eighth.

October 31: Championship preview
Both Muhlenberg teams have been running in nasty weather to prepare for the Centennial Conference Championships.

October 18: Mules tune up for championships
Muhlenberg ran at Lafayette with other Division I teams in its final tuneup for the Centennial Conference Championships. Both the men and women beat squads from the highest division.

David Chorney October 3: Men impressive at Paul Short
The Muhlenberg men’s team finished fourth out of 41 teams at the Paul Short Run, besting two teams ranked higher in the region. Senior David Chorney (left) scored his second straight top-10 finish at the meet, placing 10th.

September 20: Mules split up at Dickinson
Some runners went long and some went short in a unique meet at Dickinson that featured most of the top teams in the region. Senior Timothy VanSyckle finished fifth in the men’s 8K, and sophomore Kate Mahoney was 10th in the women’s 6K.

Katie Mahoney September 13: Muhlenberg teams sweep Mule/Falcon Classic
Senior Timothy VanSyckle and sophomore Kate Mahoney (right) finished second and third in their respective races to lead the Muhlenberg teams to a sweep of the Mule/Falcon Classic. It was the first time since 1997 that both Mule teams took home top honors.

Kim Bier August 30: Mules open up at Lehigh Valley meet
The Muhlenberg teams opened the 2008 season at the Lehigh Valley Championships. Freshmen and sophomores, including top runner Kim Bier (left), made up the top five finishers for the women, who placed fourth. The men held out their upperclassmen and came in fifth.

August 28: Men earn preseason ranking
The Mule men’s team is ranked in the region and received a vote in the national poll.

August 25: Season preview
Muhlenberg’s young runners add potential for the upcoming season.


Schedule:

Friday, Aug. 29
Lehigh Valley
Championships
(Lehigh)
men 5th
women 4th

Saturday, Sept. 13
Mule/Falcon Classic
(Cedar Crest)
women 1st
men 1st

Saturday, Sept. 20
Dickinson
Long/Short Meet
women 8th
men 9th

Friday, Oct. 3
Paul Short Run (Lehigh)
men 4th
women 17th

Saturday, Oct. 18
Leopard Invitational
(Lafayette)
women 5th
men 7th

Saturday, Nov. 1
CC Championships
(Gettysburg)
men 5th
women 8th

Saturday, Nov. 15
NCAA Mideast Regional
(Waynesburg)
men 10th
women 15th

Saturday, Nov. 22
NCAA Championships
(Hanover)
individual

season complete

Quick Facts:

Head Coach

Office Phone
484-664-3865
Assistant Coach
Kelly Curry
2008 CC Finish
men 5th
women 8th
2008 Regional Finish
men 10th
women 15th
First Year of Program
men 1916
women 1919
NCAA Tournament Bid
2006 (men)
 

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