Thank you!

The Roy Griak Invitational kicks the season into high gear.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the cross country and track and field programs over these past few weeks. In the every-changing world of college athletics, these fundraising efforts are crucial to ensuring SDSU’s student-athletes can compete with the other top programs in the region and country. On September 20, the season will kick into high gear at the University of Minnesota-hosted Roy Griak Invitational. The Division I races will start at 10:00 a.m., first with the men and then followed by the women. As always, the meet is held at Falcon Height’s Les Bolstad Golf Course.

ONE DAY FOR STATE

One Day for STATE, held on Sept. 5, was another success for the university and the program. In 24 hours, 6,068 donors united to raise $2,757,790 from 7,172 gifts to transform lives at SDSU, supporting funds for over 110 different causes, including scholarships, research, academic programming, athletics and many more. 

For the SDSU CC/TF program, 258 donors raised over $27,000 — thanks to everyone far and near who donated!

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THE MARK STEINBORN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Once again, the Mark Steinborn Memorial Golf Tournament was a smashing success with 36 teams, beautiful weather and great fun. Thank you to our hole sponsors and everyone who came out and played.

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AUGUSTANA TWILIGHT

The men and women both finished second at the Augustana Twilight, losing close team races to Iowa Western CC (men) and Nebraska (women). On the women’s side, Meghan Ford was the runner-up. The junior’s performance earned her the Summit League's Women's Cross Country Peak Performer of the Week.

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COACH DEHAVEN’S RECAP:

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SCHEDULE THE REST OF THE WAY:

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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:

Congratulations to Sheena Dauer and Mary (Wirth) Jorgenson for being inducted into the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame.

Also, a shout out to Ryan Berry for his induction into the Hall of Fame. Berry is married to another SDSU CC/TF great, Caitlin Berry.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST:

The men won their first Summit League title in upset fashion in 2009, defeating Southern Utah University — led by the NCAA Champion and future Olympian Cam Levins — on the Thunderbirds’ home course (and at altitude!) in Cedar City, Utah. The win kicked off an unprecedented string of dominance. Since the 2009 win, no other team currently in the conference has won the men’s team title. This November, they will go for their 9th straight title. The pre meet predictions (below) from way back are also an enjoyable read!

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Can’t get enough SDSU TF/CC? Be sure to follow the team’s Twitter account to stay up-to-date on the latest comings and goings. The team now has an official Facebook page. Be sure to also give that a follow.