2008 Woodie Awards
Lauterbach, women finish second
KT Pridgen, Staff Writer
Issue date: 10/17/06
Last Updated: 12/26/07
It was the seniors who led the Whitworth cross country team at the Big Foot Invitational at Spokane Falls Community College last Saturday. The women were once again led by senior Julie Lauterbach, while the men's team was led by senior Jeff Grassley.
Lauterbach took second overall in the race finishing in 18:34, right behind Whitworth graduate Kristi Dickey. The Pirates finished second overall with 63 points behind NAIA school Lewis-Clark State College who finished with 39.
Running second for the Pirates was freshman Jo E Mayer, who finished third with at time of 18:43. Senior Andrea Carnahan finished 21th overall in 19:34, junior Emily Hurd finished 23rd in 19:35 and freshman Kaitlin Hildebrand finished 26th in 19:38.
Lauterbach attributes the team's success to their drive to succeed.
"Everyone has been stepping up to the line and wanting to perform well," Lauterbach said. "Their attitudes help carry me into the races."
Lauterbach said she has been pleased with the team's performances so far this season and where they can go.
"It's exciting because every meet our team has pulled together and improved," Lauterbach said. "The team is successful and it's young. It's great to think of its potential."
Lauterbach enjoyed the challenging course at the meet.
"I love hills because it's an opportunity to reel in people," Lauterbach said. "You really find out who your strongest athletes are because you need to go from running downhill to running uphill and still have a good finish."
Grassley is the captain and the only senior on the men's team, but everyone on the team has become leaders.
"Every single guy on the team has taken a leadership role," Grassley said. "I'm learning just as much from the freshman as they are from me."
The course at the Bigfoot Invitational is known for its difficulty.
"The course was brutal," Grassley said. "The last part of the hill was the most brutal because you know that at the top you still have another 800 (meters) to run."
Lauterbach took second overall in the race finishing in 18:34, right behind Whitworth graduate Kristi Dickey. The Pirates finished second overall with 63 points behind NAIA school Lewis-Clark State College who finished with 39.
Running second for the Pirates was freshman Jo E Mayer, who finished third with at time of 18:43. Senior Andrea Carnahan finished 21th overall in 19:34, junior Emily Hurd finished 23rd in 19:35 and freshman Kaitlin Hildebrand finished 26th in 19:38.
Lauterbach attributes the team's success to their drive to succeed.
"Everyone has been stepping up to the line and wanting to perform well," Lauterbach said. "Their attitudes help carry me into the races."
Lauterbach said she has been pleased with the team's performances so far this season and where they can go.
"It's exciting because every meet our team has pulled together and improved," Lauterbach said. "The team is successful and it's young. It's great to think of its potential."
Lauterbach enjoyed the challenging course at the meet.
"I love hills because it's an opportunity to reel in people," Lauterbach said. "You really find out who your strongest athletes are because you need to go from running downhill to running uphill and still have a good finish."
Grassley is the captain and the only senior on the men's team, but everyone on the team has become leaders.
"Every single guy on the team has taken a leadership role," Grassley said. "I'm learning just as much from the freshman as they are from me."
The course at the Bigfoot Invitational is known for its difficulty.
"The course was brutal," Grassley said. "The last part of the hill was the most brutal because you know that at the top you still have another 800 (meters) to run."
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