GENERAL INFORMATIONGeorgia College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Georgia College Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Health Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Bobcats on the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Georgia College Athletics Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . 9Athletic Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Peach Belt Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

GEORGIA COLLEGE STAFFDr. Dorothy Leland, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Staff Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

GEORGIA COLLEGE COACHING STAFFJoe Samprone, Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Rich Dobson, Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Steven Cary, Gradauae Assistant . . . . . . . . . 11

2010 REVIEW2010 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-332010 Men’s Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342010 Women’s Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2011 PREVIEWTeam Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Team Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Senior Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14, 21-26Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-30Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Georgia College & State University, established in 1889,is Georgia’s Public Liberal Arts University.

University System of Georgia

Keep up with the Bobcats at www.GCBobcats.com

GEORGIA COLLEGE HISTORYGeorgia College Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Career Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

GEORGIA COLLEGE QUICK FACTSFounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1889Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milledgeville, GeorgiaEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stas PreczewskiNickname .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BobcatsColors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HunterGreen&NavyBlueField . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West CampusAffiliation/Conference . . . NCAA II/Peach BeltAthletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . Wendell StatonHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Samprone

MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS

The 2010 Georgia College Cross Country Media Guide waspublished by the Georgia College & State UniversityDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics. It was written andedited by Al Weston, Sports Information Director. Assistancewas provided by Joe Samprone, Katie Parker and Tyler Peck.The cover was designed by Al Weston. Photography was byTim Vacula and the GCSU Sports Information Departmentarchives. Information concerning Milledgeville, Ga., usedwith permission from the Milledgeville-Baldwin CountyConvention and Visitor’s Bureau.

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Founded in 1889, Georgia College has grown from an initialenrollment of 88 women from within the state to an annualcount of more than 6,250 male and female students from allover the world.

Georgia College, originally founded as the sister institu-tion to Georgia Tech, is now the designated public liberal artsuniversity for the state of Georgia. Georgia College began asGeorgia Normal and Industrial College, offering young womeneducational opportunities in teaching, office skills and eco-nomics. Georgia College has been co-educational since 1967.

Georgia College’s College of Arts and Sciences and Schoolsof Business, Education, and Health Sciences are fully accredit-ed. The University also distinguishes itself by taking advantageof expanding technology resources such as electronic class-rooms, an interlibrary network system, and distance learningcenters.

Georgia College’s range of degree programs is the broadestin the midstate, with more than 80 degree programs at theundergraduate and graduate levels offered by a highly qualifiedfaculty in a supportive environment. As Georgia’s public liberal

arts university,Georgia Collegeis committed tothe foundationsof the liberalarts education:p r epa r a t i on ,adaptation, andan approach tolife with abroader per-spective.

Amongits academicachievements,Georgia Collegewas the firstsenior college inthe system to

award master’s degrees in business administration and publicadministration and was also the first to implement admissionrequirements for completion of the high school College

P r e p a r a t o r yCurriculum. In con-junction with theU.S. Air Force atRobins AirLogistics Center,Georgia Collegeoperates thenation’s onlyLogistics EducationCenter, awardingthe only bachelor’sand master’s de-grees in logisticssystems in thecountry.

G e o r g i aCollege is located inMilledgeville, the antebellum capital of Georgia. The whitecolumns and spacious lawns of the main campus cover severalblocks of downtown Milledgeville. The block occupied by theoldest part of the college was Milledgeville’s Penitentiary Squarethrough most of the 19th Century. The peach-colored stuccomansion was home to Georgia’s governors from 1838 to 1868.

At the Milledgeville campus, the new complements theold. In the last two decades, the college has restored or reno-vated many historic structures and adapted them for office andclassroom use. Since 2002, new state-of-the-art residence hallshave been built and the library has undergone a major expan-sion. A diverse student body, spirited faculty, and dedicatedadministration study and work in many of the city’s historichouses and buildings.

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the existing structure. It was re-opened in 2004 and houses morethan 180,000 hardbound volumes and subscribes to more than14,000 print and electronic periodicals.

DEGREES, MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French,History, Liberal Studies, Mass Communication,Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science,Psychology, Rhetoric, Sociology, Spanish, Theatere; Bachelorof Business Administration: Accounting, Economics, GeneralBusiness, Management Information Systems, Management,Marketing; Bachelor of Science: Biology, Chemistry andPhysics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration,Early Childhood Education, Health Education, History,Mathematics, Middle Grades Education, Psychology, PublicAdministration, Special Education; Bachelor of Science inNursing: Teacher Certification Areas, Early ChildhoodEducation, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education(Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, PoliticalScience, Social Science), All Grades (Art Education,French/Spanish, Health & Physical Education, HealthEducation, Instructional Technology, Music Education,Special Education); Pre-Professional Programs:Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Engineering,Forestry, Health Administration, Law, Medical RecordsAdministration, Medical Technology, Medicine,Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, PhysicalTherapy, Podiatry and Osteopathy, Theology, VeterinaryMedicine; Master of Arts and Sciences: English, History,Creative Writing, Music Education, Public Administration,Biology, Criminal Justice, Logistics Management; Master ofEducation: Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, MiddleGrades, Secondary, Special Education, Library Media,Instructional Technology; Masters in College of Busines:Accounting, Business Administration, BusinessAdministration with Concentration in Accounting, BusinessAdministration with Concentration in ManagmentInformation Systems, Management Information Systems;College of Heath Sciences: Health Promotion, HumanPerformance, Outdoor Education Administration, MusicTherapy, Nursing.

Continually striving for academic excellence, Georgia Collegehas long prided itself as one of the finest institutions of learning inthe southeast. In its early years the university was renowned fortraining teachers; more recently it has grown into the liberal artsuniversity of the University System of Georgia. The institutionoffers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate andgraduate levels. More than 60 percent of Georgia College & StateUniversity’s faculty holds the doctoral degree, and the majority areactively involved in research in their fields.

The Georgia College Athletic Department is committed to stu-dent-athlete excellence both on and off the playing field. Thecoaching staffs at Georgia College have committed themselves torecruiting student-athletes who are academically capable andmotivated to obtain a college degrees. All potential student ath-letes must be granted admission into the university and clearedthrough the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse.

The moment a student-athlete decides Georgia College isthe right place to be, the athletic department provides person-al support, academic counseling and professional developmentto ensure that they will get the most of their years wearing theGreen and Blue. The Georgia College Athletic Department hasset up an academic support program which provides tutoringservices to student-athletes, and is designed to help andencourage athletes to excel in the classroom.

The women’s basketball program at Georgia College hastaken additional steps to ensure that its student-athletes earn adegree. The Mentor Program teams a returning Georgia Collegeplayer with a newcomer in order to assist with classwork and per-sonal development. Newcomers also attend weekly organizationalsessions that emphasize time management.

Continuing its tradition of leadership in education, GeorgiaCollege is the first of the state’s universities to phase in require-ments for completion of all college preparatory curriculumrequirements before enrollment.

Undergraduate course offerings include liberal arts and pro-fessional degree programs that provide students with breadth anddepth of preparation for their intended careers. All degrees buildon a broadly based general education program that includes thehumanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and the social sci-ences. Undergraduate programs offer opportunities for specializa-tion in the arts and sciences and in preprofessional and profes-sional areas including business, education, and nursing.

Georgia College’s range of degree programs is the broadest inthe midstate, with 65 undergraduate, 35 graduate and 20 prepro-fessional programs.

The university also provides graduate studies in several spe-cialties of the arts and sciences and in business, education andhealth sciences. Admission is based on criteria specific to eachprogram. These programs are designed to be responsive to theneeds of contemporary students.

Georgia College boasts of one of the top libraries in MiddleGeorgia. The Russell Library underwent a $19.5 million expansionand renovation to form the Georgia College Library andInformation Technology Center and added 93,000 square feet to

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Dr. Stas PreczewskiGeorgia College Interim President

through this transition,” said Davis. “His novel, creative and innova-tive leadership, as evidenced at Georgia Gwinnett, will be invaluable.”

Preczewski earned a Ph.D. specializing in higher and adult education,educational psychology and cognitive psychology from the Universityof Missouri in 1997. He has a Master of Arts degree specializing instrategic planning from the United States Naval War College earnedin 1998 and a Master of Science degree specializing in industrial engi-neering and operations research from the University ofMassachusetts earned in 1987. He earned a bachelor’s degree fromCornell University in agricultural engineering and economics in 1980.

Preczewski serves on the Board of Regents of the University System ofGeorgia’s Task Force on Retention and Graduation Rates and theSystem’s Council on General Education. He also currently serves onthe State Task Force on Gates Foundation Initiatives.

Preczewski has received a number of recognitions and awards, includ-ing a fellowship from the American Council on Education, 2003-2004, which he spent at Wake Forest University. Preczewski has alsopresented a number of papers, authored and co-authored studies andserved as a lecturer.

Preczewski currently resides in Buford, Georgia, with his wife Jean of30 years, and has three children: Kristen (27), Michael (26) and David(24), all currently serving as Army officers.

University System of GeorgiaChancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.announced today that he hasappointed Dr. Stas Preczewski,currently vice president for aca-demic and student affairs atGeorgia Gwinnett College(GGC), to serve as interim pres-ident at Georgia College.

Preczewski’s appointment,effective July 1, 2011, followsGC President Dr. DorothyLeland’s appointment as presi-

dent of the University of California, Merced. Dr. Leland has served inher position since January 1, 2004.

Preczewski has served in his current position since GGC’s founding in2006. He was responsible for overseeing GGC’s process for initialregional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools, which was achieved in 2009; and also helped GGC obtain ini-tial Federal Financial Aid approval. He also supervised the hiring ofover 500 faculty and academic staff.

“The System is full of exceptional leadership and we are fortunate tobe able to call on Dr. Preczewski to lend his talents to GC as we go

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Wendell StatonGeorgia College Athletic Director

Wendell Staton beginshis second year as Director ofAthletics for the 10-sportDivision II athletic department.

Staton comes to GeorgiaCollege from UNC Pembroke, inPembroke, N.C. where he mostrecently served as Associate ViceChancellor for Advancement

since 2005.“We're delighted to have Wendell Staton joining us to

lead our Athletics program,” said Dr. Harshbarger. “Hebrings an unusually broad background in collegiate athlet-ics, community leadership and university advancementwork, and all of those skills will be important assets thatwill benefit the future of GC Athletics.”

Prior to his work in the advancement office at UNCP,he served as the Director of Recreation and Parks inLumberton, N.C. for four years. Staton worked for UNCPembroke originally as a coach and lecturer; heading upthe golf program, serving as men’s basketball assistant andteaching in the Health, Physical Education and Recreationprogram from 1996-2002.

Staton earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1990 from St.Andrews Presbyterian College, adding a Master’s ofEducation from Georgia College in 1993.

“I would like to thank Dr. Leland for the opportunityto lead the Georgia College Athletic Department,” saidStaton. “As an alumnus and former member of the coach-

ing staff, I have great affection for the University andMilledgeville. My family and I are excited about join-ing the community.”

Staton is no stranger to Georgia College athletics,having patrolled the sideline as a men’s basketballgraduate assistant coach from 1991-93 under headcoach Mark Simons. He also shows intercollegiatecoaching for Armstrong Atlantic State University,Elon University and Campbell University on hisresume.

“Georgia College has been a model of consistencyon and off the playing field,” added Staton. “I look for-ward to working with the faculty, staff, community,student-athletes, and coaches as we strive to continuethe success and rich tradition of Bobcat Athletics.”

Staton becomes just the sixth Athletic Director inthe 40-year history of Georgia College athletics. Hecouldn’t have taken over at a better time, as theBobcats are fresh off winning the 2008-09 Peach BeltConference (PBC) Commissioner’s Cup, the all-sportstrophy for excellence on the playing field. GeorgiaCollege is perennially one of the top academic institu-tions in the league as well, evidenced by landing 92student-athletes on the coveted PBC PresidentialHonor Roll. All in all, Staton has worked at PBC-mem-ber institutions for 16 years.

Staton is married to the former Yvette Renaud.Their children are Ellen, age 17, and Charlie, age 15.

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SPORTS MEDICINEComprehensive medical careis coordinated for all Bobcatstudent-athletes under thedirection of a team physicianand a staff of nationally certi-fied and state licensed athletictrainers. Undergraduate stu-dent interns from the athletictraining education programassist the professional staff intheir duties while gainingvaluable hands-on experiencein the allied healthcare field.With a physician referral, thestaff is also available to treatGeorgia College faculty, staff,and students for their outpa-tient rehabilitation.

The first goal of the program is to help prevent athlet-ic injuries from occurring. Recognizing that someinjuries and illnesses are inevitable, the professionalstaff works under the supervision of the team physicianto diagnose those conditions, to provide initial treat-ment and follow-up care including any rehabilitation,and to counsel students on available treatment options.By providing quality care as early as possible, student-athletes are able return to the field of play as soon aspossible while decreasing their risk of reinjury.

Services in the athletic training room include state of

the art modalities such asultrasound, electrical musclestimulation, and laser as wellas other treatment methods toalleviate pain and swelling,increase strength and flexibili-ty, and decrease risk of re-injury in the athletes treatedthere. Treatment and rehabil-itation take place in the 1000square foot athletic trainingroom at the CentennialCenter, as well as a smallersatellite facility at WestCampus. A member of theathletic training staff is avail-able at every practice andcompetition for the Bobcatteams throughout theirrespective seasons.

CONDITIONINGThe Bobcats have the opportunity to work with a world-class strength and conditioning instructor in Dr. MikeMartino. With support from undergraduate members ofthe exercise science program, Martino uses his lengthyexperience in physiological testing and training methodsfor Georgia College student-athletes to maximize their-bodies’ potential.

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Paul HiggsHead AthleticsTrainer, A.T.C.

Paul Higgs is in his 14th year atGeorgia College. He came to the uni-versity from Perry Hospital, where heserved as athletic trainer for Perry HighSchool. Prior to that, he worked as the athletictrainer at the Sumter Regional Hospital

in Americus, Georgia, for four years where he was the director of thephysical medicine department at the hospital and athletic trainer forSouthland Academy. Higgs has also been very involved with the US Olympic Committee'sVolunteer Medical Program, with appointments to the medical staffof the 1999 Pan American Games and the 1998 Goodwill Games. The Albany, Georgia, native earned his bachelors degree in SportsMedicine from Valdosta State University in 1989 and his mastersdegree in Health and Physical Education from GeorgiaSouthwestern State University in 1996. He was certified as an ath-letic trainer by the NATA Board of Certification in 1989. In addition to his duties with the Bobcat teams, Paul also is an

adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department, teaching in theaccredited Athletic Training education program. Higgs currentlyserves as President of the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association andrecently co-authored a textbook, Perspectives in Athletic Training. Paul and his wife, Karen, live in Milledgeville and have two chil-dren, Mary Helen and Matthew.

Steven P.Niergarth, D.O.

Dr. Steven Niergarth enters his13th year as Georgia College’s ortho-pedic surgeon, and currently worksat the Milledgeville Bone & JointSpecialists. Dr. Niergarth, a native ofMichigan, attended undergraduateand medical school at Michigan State

University. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency atLansing General Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Shortly there-after, he returned to Michigan State University to complete a fel-lowship in arthroscopic, reconstructive, and sports medicine sur-gery. He also cared for Michigan State University athletes forseven years before moving to Georgia.

Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Niergarth holds member-ships with the American Osteopathic Association and the MichiganAssociation of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He has also writ-ten and published numerous scientific articles and has presentedresearch at national meetings.

Dr. Niergarth and his wife, Heidi, have two daughters. Duringhis free time he enjoys water sports, camping, golfing, and wood-working.

Dr. Mike MartinoDirector of HumanPerformance Laboratory

Dr. Mike Martino is in his 14thyear at Georgia College and isresponsible for physiological testingfor several of the Bobcat athleticteams.

As the director of the HumanPerformance Lab, Dr. Martino con-ducts tests for maximal oxygen con-

sumption, flexibility, speed & agility, and strength as well as bodycomposition and nutritional analysis.Dr. Martino earned his Ph.D. in exercise physiology in 1995 fromthe University of Alabama and served as an assistant coach for theCrimson Tide swim team. He coached the U.S. national team from1990 through 1996. He is married to Olympic gold medalist AngelMartino, and the couple has two sons, Michael and Mark.

Assistant AthleticTrainers

Eva BeaulieuAssistant Athletic Trainer, A.T.C.Eva Beaulieu is in her third year as an

assistant athletic trainer at GeorgiaCollege. She spent two years as an assis-tant at LaGrange College. She recievedboth her bachelors in health science and

master’s in health promotion at Georgia College.

HEALTH PROMOTIONS STAFF

Jaimee Reyna, ATCGraduate AssistantSecond Year

Steven Everett, ATCGraduate Assistant

First Year

Ben Gearhart, ATCGraduate Assistant

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Al Weston begins year number six

as Georgia College’s Sports

Information Director. Weston came

to Milledgeville, Ga. by way of Lock

Haven University in Lock Haven, Pa.

There, he was in charge of media rela-

tions for an 18-sport Division II athlet-

ic program, including Division I

wrestling and field hockey.

Among his career highlights at Lock

Haven, he helped promote the 2006

National Champion Lady Eagle soft-

ball squad, the 2006 Division II Female Athlete of the Year

Kristen Erb, and hosted multiple post-season tournaments.

Prior to his time at LHU, Weston served as graduate intern at

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, working as primary contact

for field hockey, men’s golf and baseball. He also earned a

Bachelor of Arts in public relations from KSU in 2000, adding a

M.A. in sport and recreation management in 2003.

Weston is a member of the College Sports Information

Directors of America (CoSIDA), and is a District Coordinator for

the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Program. He won

the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Region Women’s Volleyball SID of the

Year from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Weston and his wife, Erin have two children--Torin (5) and Al III

(3) and live in Gordon, Ga.

Brian DeCandiaSports Information Graduate AssistantSecond SeasonDeCandia joins the sports infor-mation office for his second sea-son. He came to Georgia Collegefrom St. Joseph’s College (Maine)where he worked in the sportsinformation office as a studentassistant, receiving a Bachelor’s

Degree in Sport Management in 2010.

Matt DalbySports Information Graduate AssistantSecond SeasonDalby joins the sports informa-tion office for his second season.He came to Georgia College fromUNC Asheville where he earneda management marketing degreewhile playing baseball for theBulldogs.

For the third season, select road contests and all homematches will be broadcast on the campus radio station: WGUR88.9 FM.

The broadcast will also be available on the CampusRadio web site at www.GCSURadio.com. Both sportsinformation staff members as well as students from theschool’s mass communication program will provideplay-by-play and color commentary.

On the Air Sports Information

Media InformationThe Georgia College sports information office is responsible

for all media relations and marketing and promotions relatedto the university’s 10 varsity athletic programs. Press releases,rosters, statistics, and schedules can all be found on theGeorgia College Athletics web site at www.GCSUBobcats.com.Georgia College head coach Joe Samprone, his assis-

tant coaches and players will be available for interviews inperson or via telephone on occasions when prior arrange-ments have been made. Please make all interview requeststhrough the Georgia College Sports Information office bycalling 478-445-1779.Coach Samprone and selected players will be available for

postgame interviews after a brief 10-minute cooling-off periodat the conculsion of a match.

Where Can I Find Bobcat Athletic Coverage?

NewspaperUnion RecorderMilledgeville, Ga.Sports - Brent Martin

Baldwin BulletinMilledgeville, Ga.Sports - Chris McKearney

Macon TelegraphMacon, Ga.College Sports - Mike Lough

RadioWMVG 102FM/1450AMSports - Scott MacLeod

WJFL 101.9FMSports - Michael Cowan

TelevisionWMAZ - CBS Macon, Ga.

WPGA - ABCMacon, Ga.

WMGT - NBCMacon, Ga.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Athletic AdministrationWendell Staton, Director of Athletics ................................................................................................................................478-445-6341Jimmy Wilson, Associate Athletic Director........................................................................................................................478-445-2082Steve Barsby, Assistant Athletic Director..........................................................................................................................478-445-1779Ginger Chaffinch, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA ..........................................................................................................478-445-6870Patti Weimer, Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................................................478-445-6341Ken Farr, Faculty Athletics Representative ......................................................................................................................478-445-1804Paul Higgs, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................................................478-445-1787Eva Beaulieu, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer ..................................................................................................................478-445-1794Al Weston, Sports Information Director ............................................................................................................................478-445-1779Head CoachesBaseball - Tom Carty........................................................................................................................................................478-445-1692Women’s Basketball - Maurice Smith ..............................................................................................................................478-445-4010Men’s Basketball - Terry Sellers ......................................................................................................................................478-445-4289Cheerleading - Jimmy Redus............................................................................................................................................478-445-6341Cross Country - Joe Samprone ........................................................................................................................................478-445-6341Golf - Jimmy Wilson ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-2082Soccer - Hope Clark ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-4011Softball - Jamie Grodecki ................................................................................................................................................478-445-6871Tennis - Steve Barsby ......................................................................................................................................................478-445-1778Other Numbers of InterestAdmissions Main Office ....................................................................................................................................................478-445-2774Toll-Free (In-State) ........................................................................................................................................................1-800-342-0471Campus Tours ................................................................................................................................................................478-445-1283Graduate Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................478-445-6289Records ............................................................................................................................................................................478-445-6286Student Locator ..............................................................................................................................................................478-445-2772GC Transcripts ................................................................................................................................................................478-445-2773Bookstore ........................................................................................................................................................................478-445-4382Financial Aid....................................................................................................................................................................478-445-5149Fiscal Services (Business Office) ......................................................................................................................................478-445-5254Public Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................478-445-4054University Housing ..........................................................................................................................................................478-445-5160GC Fax NumbersAthletic Department ........................................................................................................................................................478-445-1790Admissions ......................................................................................................................................................................478-445-1914

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The Bobcat cross coun-try baseball, softball andsoccer teams compete atthe Peeler AthleticComplex. The West Campus Cross

Country Course opened infall 2008, and hosted thePeach Belt Conference (PBC)Championships that season. Located minutes from

the main campus, thePeeler complex underwent a major facelift in 1992 with the addi-tion of box seats and the renovation of the backstop for the base-ball field. The softball field was built in 1990 complete with ascoreboard and bleachers.Built in 2003, Bobcat Field at West Campus provides an excel-

lent venue for some of the best collegiate soccer available in thestate of Georgia. The soccer-specific facility features new light fix-tures to host evening competition, a prominent scoreboard to keepfans in the know and well-manicured hybrid bermuda grass turf. In fall 2009, the Bobcats added impressive covered grand-

stand seating to the facility, so Bobcat fans can enjoy the gamesdespite the weather.Officially part of the Peeler Complex - including the baseball

and softball fields nearby - the field was opened in the fall of2004, the first varsity season for Bobcat soccer. Prior to the 2009season, Georgia College began construction on seatback standsto the vicwing hillside, improving the viewer’s experience whileadding a more complete feel to the facility as a whole.The Bobcats have had success on the home pitch, 30-13-9 in

their five seasons, including three Peach Belt TournamentQuarterfinal victories. The ‘Cats were 4-3-4 at home in 2009.Georgia College has many fine athletic facilities in which to

compete, highlighted by the $9 million multipurposeCentennial Center.The Centennial Center, which was completed in the fall of

1989, serves as the home for the Georgia College men and

women’s basketball teams aswell as the offices of the Bobcatathletic department. Locatedwithin the historical district ofMilledgeville, the 95,000square-foot building also hous-es the Department ofKinesiology, and the Center forHealth and Lifestyles.

The completion of the facilityguaranteed that the Bobcats wouldbe competing in one of the finest

on-campus arenas in the state of Georgia and the southeast.The Center has a seating capacity of 4,071 fixed seats and can

accommodate up to 800 additional persons with the arranging ofchairs on the floor. It features foldout end zone and upper bleachersand three full size basketball courts. Its primary use is for Bobcat bas-ketball, but it also is excellent for large events such as concerts, con-ference general sessions or exhibits.In addition, the Centennial Center serves as the home of the

nationally ranked Georgia College men and women’s tennisteams. Seven lighted laykold surface courts are located justoutside of the Centennial Center.The Centennial Center also has a three-lane 1/8-mile walk-

ing/running indoor track, an outdoor swimming pool, a free-weightroom, four racquetball courts and an athletic training room.In 1996 lights were added to both parks, and the complex was

dedicated to Mike Peeler, the former athletics director atGeorgia College. The baseball field was renamed in honor ofJohn Kurtz, the former coach who put Georgia College baseballon the map. New dugouts were constructed in 2005 along witha new softball pressbox. Softball grandstands were added in2009, as well as the leveling of the baseball infield.The Georgia College golf team competes multiple beautiful

courses the area, including Harbor Club, the Golf Club atCuscowilla and Little Fishing Creek Golf Course. These coursesprovide Bobcat golfers with outstanding home venues.

West Campus Cross Country Course HistorySept. 6, 2008 ....First MeetOct. 25, 2008 ....PBC Championship Host

Course Records5K (W) ..18:45, Allison Kreutzer (Clayton St., 2008)8K (M) ..26:07, Fidelis Mutiso (Clayton St., 2008)

Georgia College Course Records5K (W) ..20:07, Karissa Ekstrom (2008)8K (M) ..27:49, Colin Conroy (2008)

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Joe SamproneHead Coach

Dr. Joe Samprone has been the head coach of the Bobcats since 2000 after serving as an assis-tant coach in 1998 and 1999. Samprone, originally from Boston, taught Economics at GeorgiaCollege from 1983-2003.

The Bobcat women's cross country team had the best season in school history in 2009, blisteringthe course for a runner-up finish at the PBC Championships. They carried that momentum to theNCAA Southeast Regional, narrowly missing an NCAA Finals qualifying spot by taking fourthoverall.

The Bobcat men's cross country team had a strong season in 2007, evidenced by Samprone picking up his first Peach BeltConference Coach of the Year honor. The Bobcats took third at the conference meet, and then added an 11th place finish atthe South Region Championships. The men had their highest-ever conference finish at second in 2006.

Samprone earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 1971, and MA (1973) and Ph.D. inEconomics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has also taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from1975-78 and Purdue University from 1979-83.

Joe and his wife, Patti, currently live in Eatonton.

Steven CaryGraduate Assistant Coach

The Georgia College cross country program and head coach Joe Samprone announced the addition ofSteven Cary as a first-year Graduate Assistant Coach.

“Steven is a valuable addition to the cross country program,” said Samprone. “As an experienced crosscountry runner, Steven will be able to assist me in all aspects of team training.”

Brother of former Bobcat harrier Tim Cary (2007-10), Steven Cary ran four seasons at Division IIValdosta State University from 2006-09.

He returned to the Blazer cross country squad as a student-assistant coach for the 2010 season under head coach Todd Smoot.Steven Cary received his undergrad degree in English at VSU and will pursue a master’s in human performance.

2011 BOBCAT COACHING STAFF

Rich DobsonAssistant Coach

Former Bobcat standout Richard Dobson returns to his third season as assistant coach. Dobson willremain in charge of conditioning the runners for both squads at practices to prepare them for meets. Hewill aid Samprone in coaching aspects along with advising the teams on nutrition and workouts. Dobson,a former Bobcat, was the first two-time All-Peach Belt Conference (PBC) runner in school history.

Dobson, former walk-on, is the Georgia College record holder for best 8K finish at the PBCChampionships with a time of 26:47. He also claims both the third and eighth slots for the top 10K timesat the NCAA Southeast Regionals with a time of 34:28 in 2008 and 35:15 in 2006.

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WOMEN’S ROSTERNAME CL. HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOLAndrea Byrnes So. Snellville, Ga./BrookwoodEmily Cary Sr. Snellville, Ga./Parkwood ChristianLauren Davidson Jr. Alpharetta, Ga./MiltonVictoria Dobson Sr. New Hamburg, Ontario/

Waterloo-OxfordKarissa Ekstrom Sr. Alpharetta, Ga./AlpharettaHelen Harris Fr. Sandersville, Ga./BrentwoodAllison Lones Sr. Kathleen, Ga./

Central Fellowship Christian AcademyMadeline McCane So. McDonough, Ga./Union GroveEllen Osment Fr. Atlanta/St. Pius XAshton Passino So. Alpharetta, Ga./AplharettaRebecca Shane Fr. Lilburn, Ga./ParkviewCourtney Timmerman Jr. Dearing, Ga./Catie Tinker Fr. Dallas, Ga./East Paulding

Joe Samprone, Head Coach - Richard Dobson, Assistant Coach

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE:Sarah Balkcom - BAL-come Michael Heuett - HEW-it

Nick Widener - WHY-den-er

2011 BOBCAT CROSS COUNTRY

MEN’S ROSTERNAME CL. HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOLBeau Bittinger Fr. Conyers, Ga./WoodwardColin Conroy Sr. Dacula, Ga./Mill CreekTucker Forbes So. Lilburn, Ga./BrookwoodMichael Heuett Sr. Snellville, Ga./ShilohDaniel Horseman Sr. Cohotta, Ga./Northwest WhitfieldTravis Knight Sr. Oxford, Ga./NewtonPhilip Laskey So. Marietta, Ga./WaltonRob Manning Sr. Lawrenceville, Ga./Collins HillTyler Mattix Sr. Snellville, Ga./North GeorgiaErik Ottoson Sr. Suwanee, Ga./Collins HillNick Widener Jr. Sharpsburg, Ga./

Woodward Academy

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2010: PBC All-Academic Team ... Suffereda season-ending injury in the first meet ofthe year ... PBC Gold Scholar.

2009: PBC All-Academic Third Team ...PBC Silver Scholar ... Ran in six of team'sseven races ... Posted a top-20 finish at theSouthern Challenge, taking 11th in 21:50 atthe 5K race ... Finished sixth for theBobcats and 27th overall at the PBCChampionships, carding a season-low 6K of25:25 ... Finished fifth on team and 47thoverall at the NCAA Southeast Regional 6K(25:59) ... Had a season-low 5k of 21:12 atthe SMC Invitational.

2008: Ran in five of team's eight meets ...Finished fourth on the team and 27th over-all at the PBC Championships (22:19) ...Finished fourth on the team and 59th over-all at the NCAA Regional (26:15) ... Had aseason-low 5k of 21:12 at the MercerRunFit Sports Invitational.

High School: Graduated from Waterloo-Oxford D.S.S. where she played for coachDaniel Berry ... Lettered in cross country,cheerleading and track ... Received team'sMVP Award for Cross Country.

Personal: Daughter of Richard Dobsonand Carole Sommerton ... Born Feb. 17,1990 ... Her brother, Rich was a two-time

EKSTROM’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 --- --- ---2009 6 21:12 25:252008 5 21:12 26:15TOTAL 11 21:12 25:25

Victoria DobsonSr.

New Hamburg, Ontario/Waterloo-OxfordMajor: English

All-PBC runner for Georgia College and is nowassistant coach ... Her favorite athlete is hockeygreat Wayne Gretzky ... Chose Georgia Collegefor the new experience and cross country.

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2010: Ran in all eight of the team's races,one of three harriers to do so ... Postedthree top-10 finishes among her seventimes in the top-20 ... Never finished below35th ... Posted a season-low 5K of 19:40 atthe ASU Tri-Meet, finishing ninth ... Hadher season-best 6K at the NCAA SoutheastRegional, taking 35th in 24:03 ... Also ranat the PBC Championships, finishing 16thin 25:44.

2009: One of three runners to compete inall seven meets ... Posted four top-20 fin-ishes, including third place at the SouthernChallenge 5K (21:09) ... Finished second onthe team and 15th overall at the PBCChampionships, recording a career-low 6K(24:29) ... Had a season-low 5K of 20:22 atthe SMC Invitational.

2008: Ran in seven of the team's eightmeets ... Had two top-10 finishes, threetop-20 slots, led the team twice ... Finishedfifth on the team and 32nd overall at thePBC Championships (22:29) ... Finishedseventh on the team and 113th overall atthe NCAA Regional (28:00) ... Posted a sea-son-low 5k of 20:07 in her very first homerace, the Pre-Conference Meet ... Posted aseason-low 6k of 24:32 at the PepperdineInvitational.

EKSTROM’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 8 19:40 24:032009 7 20:22 24:292008 7 20:07 24:32TOTAL 22 19:40 24:03

Karissa EkstromSr.

Alpharetta, Ga./AlpharettaMajor: Nursing

High School: Graduated from Alpharetta Highunder Coleman Binford ... Lettered in soccer,cross country and track.

Personal: Daughter of Geoff and DonnaEkstrom ... Born Aug. 15, 1990 ... Majoring innursing ... Favorite athletes are Kara Goucherand Shalane Flanagen ... Came to GeorgiaCollege for the nursing program ... Lists favoriteTV show as the The Office ... Biggest fear is notperforming as well as she hoped.

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2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races... Posted a season-low 5K of 20:47 at theASU Tri-Meet, finishing 22nd ... Her sea-son-low 6K came at the PBCChampionships, taking 36th in 27:34.

2009: Did not run.

High School: Graduated from ThomsonHigh in Thomson, Ga. … Lettered in soccerunder coach Ben Duval.

Personal: Daughter of Michael and KarenTimmerman … Born June 6, 1990 …Nickname is “Corkey” … Majoring in exer-cise science and receiving her minor in gen-eral business … Lists favorite athlete as USdistance runner Meb Keflezighi … ChoseGeorgia College because of the beautifulcampus and the kind people here when shevisited … Her biggest sports thrill is seeingthe finish line in the distance and runningher hardest to get there as fast as she can …Getting injured in a race and not being ableto finish scares her the most … Lists herfavorite song as “Like Yesterday" by ColbyCaillat, favorite movie as “Bride Wars” andfavorite TV show as “Pretty Little Liars.”.

TIMMERMAN’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 4 20:47 27:34TOTAL 4 20:47 27:34

Courtney TimmermanJr.

Dearing, Ga./Thomson HighMajor: Exercise Science

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2010: Ran in all eight of the team's races,one of just three to do so ... Posted one top-10 finish among her four top-20 slots ...Posted a season-best 5K of 20:21 at theASU Tri-Meet, taking 16th place ... Had herseason-low 6K of 25:19 at the NCAASoutheast Regional, finishing 78th ... Took33rd at the PBC Championships, taking the6K course in 27:21 ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

High School: Graduated from BrookwoodHigh School ... Lettered in cross countryand track under Chris Carter ... Top-10 all-time record holder at Brookwood.

Personal: Daughter of Ron and DeniseByrnes ... Born April 30 ... Chose GeorgiaCollege because the academics are excellentand the campus is beautiful ... Lists favoriteathlete as Deena Kastor ... Her biggestsports thrill is crossing the finish line of abig race ... Her biggest fear is Opossums.

BYRNES’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 8 20:21 25:19-TOTAL 8 20:21 25:19

Andrea ByrnesSo.

Snellville, Ga./BrookwoodMajor: Exercise Science

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2010: Earned All-PBC Second Team statusby taking 12th in 25:30 ... Ran in all eight ofthe team's meets, one of three harriers to doso ... Had three top-10 finishes among hersix top-20 slots ... Never finished lower than33rd ... Led the team in the final six races ...Had her season-low 5K of 19:13 at the ASUTri-Meet, taking fifth ... Her season-best 6Kcame at the NCAA Southeast Regional, tak-ing 33rd place in 24:00 ... PBC BronzeScholar.

High School: Graduated from CentralFellowship Christian Academy ... Lettered incross country, track, and basketball ... Shemade All-State and all-region in cross coun-try and was named most valuable runner ...In track she also made All-State and all-region as well as winning the coach's awardand most valuable runner.

Personal: Daughter of Chris and SheilaLones ... Born May 19, 1992 ... She choseGeorgia College because she loved the cam-pus and the town ... Lists spiders and reallybig bugs as the things that scare her themost.

LONES’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 8 19:13 25.:03TOTAL 8 19:13 25:03

Allison LonesSo.

Kathleen, Ga./Central Fellowship ChristianAcademy

Major: Pre-Nursing

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2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races... Had her season-low 5K of 21:17 at theASU Tri-Meet, finishing 26th ... PBC SilverScholar.

High School: Attended Union Grove HighSchool where she ran cross country forcoach Eric Daugherty ... She was named tothe all-county and all-region teams and wasgiven the 2010 Coca-Cola award for crosscountry.

Personal: Daughter of Steve and DonnaMcCane ... Born on July 7, 1992 ... She choseGeorgia College for every aspect, she lovesthe team, campus the coach and the classsizes ... Her biggest sports thrill is crossingthe finish line ... The motto Madeline livesby is "Love God, Love People."

MCCANE’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 4 21:17 --TOTAL 4 21:17 -

Madeline McCaneSo.

McDonough, Ga./Union GroveMajor: Biology

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2010: Ran in five of the team's eight races ...Posted two top-20 finishes ... Had her sea-son-low 5K of 20:37 at the ASU Tri-Meet,finishing 19th ... Recorded a season-best 6Ktime of 24:43 at the NCAA SoutheastRegional, taking 91st ... PBC Gold Scholar.

Personal: Daughter of Dave Passino andNancy King ... Born Aug. 28, 1991 ... Four-year varsity letterwinner at Alpharetta High... Chose Georgia College because of excel-lent nursing program and it's a great college... Lists favorite movie as She's the Man andfavorite TV show as Scrubs ... Motto to liveby is Phillippians 4:13 "I can do everythingthrough Him who gives me strength."

PASSINO’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 5K TOP 6K2010 5 20:37 24:43TOTAL 5 20:37 24:43

Ashton PassinoSo.

Alpharetta, Ga./AlpharettaMajor: Pre-Nursing

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Helen HarrisFr.

Sandersville, Ga./Brentwood

Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from Brentwood High in Sandersville, Ga. ... Lettered in both track and crosscountry ... Her multiple awards including Region champion in the 1600 meter and 3200 meter her juniorand senior seasons, 2010 Most Valuable Runner and 2010 Cross Country Region Champion.

Personal: Daughter of Lori and Harlan Archer ... Born on Aug. 22.

Ellen OsmentFr.

Atlanta, Ga./St. Pius X

Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from St. Pius X in Atlanta ... Lettered in cross country, swimming and track.

Personal: Daughter of Chris and Barb Osment ... Born on July 16 ... Majoring in mass communicationswith and minor in both French and German ... Chose Georgia College because of cross country programand the people she's met ... Lists favorite athlete as American distance runner Shalane Flanagan ... Biggestthrill in sports is getting in a good workout and hitting her times perfectly ... Pregame rituals include lis-tening to music and texting her twin sister ... Biggest fear is not finishing a race ... Favorite song is "Shake

It" by Luke Bryan and favorite movie is "Harry Potter" ... Motto to live by is "It's not about how many times you win, but how you goabout it."

Rebecca ShaneFr.

Lilburn, Ga./Parkview

Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from Parkview High in Lilburn, Ga. where she lettered four years in cross coun-try and track ... Earned multiple awards such as Gwinnett County Runner of the Month, Gwinnett All-County and Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Debi Shane ... Born on Oct. 15 ... Favorite athlete was former U.S.olympian Steve Prefontaine ... Chose Georgia College for the great education and excellent cross countryprogram ... Biggest thrill in sports is crossing the finish line after a tough race ... Her biggest fear is getting

trampled during a race ... Favorite singer is Taylor Swift ... Favorite television show is So You Think You Can Dance.

Catie TinkerFr.

Dallas, Ga./East Paulding

Major: Undecided

High School: Graduated from East Paulding High in Dallas, Ga. ... Lettered three years in cross country,serving as captain her final two ... Named Most Valuable Runner her senior year ... Lettered four years intrack.

Personal:Daughter of Todd and Sue Tinker ... Born June 11 ... Chose Georgia College because of academ-ic selection and solid cross country program ... Biggets thrill in sports in just running in general ... Ringtoneis "I Just Wana Run" ... Lists favorite athlete as American distance runner Kara Goucher ... Pre-game rit-

uals involve listen-ing to music untilshe gets to the 2200

CONROY’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 7 26:54 34:102009 6 28:29 36:232008 8 27:49 35:15TOTAL 21 26:54 34:10

PLAYER BIOS

2010: Ran in seven of the eight team races... Had two top-10 finishes and four top-20slots ... Best 8k was the ASU Tri-Meet at26:54, taking 12th ... His best 10k race wasthe NCAA Southeast Regional at 34:10,placing 56th ... Took 21st at the PBCChampionships in 27:34.

2009: PBC Bronze Scholar ... Ran in six ofthe team's seven meets, leading the squadat one ... Came in first on the team and 21stoverall at the SMC Invitational 8k (28:46)... Finished third on the team and 76thoverall at the NCAA Regional race, postinga season-low 10k of 36:23 ... Ran a season-low 8k of 28:29 at the Berry Invitational.

2008: Had two top-20 finishes as a fresh-man ... Ran a career-low 8k of 27:49 at thePBC Pre-Conference Meet ... His best 10kwas 35:16 at the NCAA Regional where hefinished 44th overall second for theBobcats ... At the PBC Championships fin-ished 21st overall with a time of 29:37which was also second among Bobcat run-ners.

High School: Graduated from Mill CreekHigh ... Lettered in cross country and track... Came in sixth place at the Georgia State5-A Cross Country meet in 2008.

Colin ConroySr.

Dacula, Ga./Mill CreekMajor: Biology

Personal: Son of Kim and Deb Conroy … BornDec. 29, 1989 … Majoring in mass communica-tion … Lists favorite athlete as NFL Hall ofFamer Walter Payton … Chose Georgia Collegebecause of the pretty campus, scholarship offer,and it is a good distance away from home …Biggest sports thrill is finishing sixth at Statehis senior year … Loud toilets scare him themost … Lists favorite movie as Troll 2 and hisfavorite TV show is Curb Your Enthusiasm.Dacula

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2010: Ran in four of the team's eight races... Had two top-20 finishes ... Best 8k timecame at the ASU Tri-Meet in 28:00, taking21st ... PBC Presidential Scholar.

2009: Named to PBC All-Academic Team... Ran in five of the team's seven races ...Had one top-20 finish ... Finished 33rdoverall at the PBC Championships with a29:22 8k ... Posted a career-low 10k at theNCAA Regional, finishing 89th in 36:53 ...Ran a career-low 8k of 28:51 at the SMCInvitational.

2008: Finished 41st overall and sixth forthe Bobcats at the PBC Championshipswith his best 8k time of 32:27 ... His best10k time was 39:08.

High School: Graduated from ShilohHigh School ... Gwinnett County Runner ofthe Month ... Was team captain his senioryear ... Lettered in cross country and track... He was coached by Tom Kutter.

Personal: Son of Gibson and LibbyHeuett ... Majoring in marketing ... BornOct. 30, 1989 ... Lists his favorite athlete asAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White... Nickname is Mitch ... The motto he livesby is "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight" ...He chose Georgia College because of run-ning and the great educational opportunity

HEUETTS CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 4 28:00 --2009 5 28:51 36:532008 2 32:27 39:08TOTAL 11 28:00 36:53

Michael HeuettSr.

Snellville, Ga./ShilohMajor: Marketing

... Has You're the Voice by John Farnham as hisringtone ... The Big Lebowski is his favoritemovie, South Park his favorite TV show andSpinning in Daffodils by Them CrookedVultures is his favorite song.

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2010: Had a breakthrough season, takinga spot on the All-PBC Second Team ... Ranin seven of the team's eight races ... Led theteam in six of those seven meets ... Had fivetop-10 finishes, six times in top-20, andnever finished below 25th ... Posted sea-son-low and school-record 8k at the ASUTri Meet, taking seventh in 26:11 ... Hadseason-best and school-record 10k at theNCAA Southeast Regional, finishing 25thin 32:51 ... Took individual title at the YHCInvitational, winning in 27:52 ... Named toPBC All-Academic Team ... Also selected toUSTFCCCA National All-Academic Team ...PBC Gold Scholar.

2009: Named to PBC All-Academic Team... PBC Silver Scholar ... Ran in five of theteam's seven meets ... Posted one top-20finish ... Finished 32nd at the PBCChampionships 8k (29:20) ... Posted a sea-son-low 10k at the NCAA Regional, finish-ing 97th in 37:26 ... Season-best 8k came atthe Berry Invitational (28:55).

2008: Ran in six meets for the Bobcats ...Finished 16th at the PepperdineInvitational with a time of 28:24 which washis best 8k run ... His best 10k finish was37:00.

HORSEMANS CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 7 26:11 32:512009 5 28:55 37:262008 6 28:24 37:00TOTAL 18 26:11 32:51

Dan HorsemanSr.

Cohutta, Ga./Nothwest WhitfieldMajor: Outdoor Eduction/ Psychology

High School: Graduated from NorthwestWhitfield High ... Lettered in golf, cross coun-try, track and swimming ... Ran cross countryfor Tom Sell ... Was a Highest Honor Graduatewith a 4.0 GPA.

Personal: Son of Brian and Robin Horseman... Born Feb. 22, 1990 ... Favorite athlete isOlympic runner Nick Symmonds ... ChoseGeorgia College because of the beautiful cam-pus and awesome team ... His biggest sportsthrill is watching his sister play softball ... Lists"Wait so Long" by Tramples by Turtles as hisfavorite song ... Lives by the motto: "Life is 10%what happens to me and 90% how you react toit."

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2010: Ran in three of the team's eightraces ... Had one top-20 finish ... Had aseason-low 8k at the ASU Tri-Meet, taking24th in 28:44.

2009: Ran in five of the team's seven races... Posted a career-low 10k at the NCAARegional (36:23) finishing 75th ... Took27th at the PBC Championships for an 8kof 29:05 ... Ran a season-best 8k of 28:30at the Berry Invitational.

2008: At the Pepperdine Invitational fin-ished 17th overall with a time of 28:27 ...His best 8k finish was at the Mercer RunFitSports Invitational with a time of 28:17 ...At the PBC Championships finished 25thoverall and fourth for the Bobcats ... Hisbest 10k time was 39:24 at the Pre-RegionMeet in Wingate, N.C.

High School: Graduated from NewtonHigh where he was coached by AaronRobinson ... Lettered in cross country andtrack.. Was named MVP for track and crosscountry.

Personal: Son of Tommy and DanaKnight ... Born Oct. 14 ... Favorite athlete isHall of Fame baseball player Henry "Hank"Aaron... Biggest sports thrill was winningRegion 3200m his senior year ... He livesby the motto "Whatever floats your boat,

KNIGHT’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 3 28:44 --2009 5 28:30 36:232008 7 28:17 39:24TOTAL 15 28:17 36:23

Travis KnightSr.

Oxford, Ga./NewtonMajor: Biology

just don't let it sink." ... Travis chose GeorgiaCollege because of the good biology and educa-tion programs ... Current ringtone is "Nothingbut a Good Time" by Poison ... Lists favoritemovie as "Gladiator'.

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MANNING’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 7 26:39 34:112009 6 28:34 35:082008 7 26:49 33:56TOTAL 20 26:34 33:56

PLAYER BIOS

2010: Ran in seven of the team's eightraces ... Had one top-10 finish among fivetop-20 slots ... Posted a season-low 8k atthe ASU Tri-Meet in 26:39, good for 11thplace ... Had his season-best 10k at theNCAA Southeast Regional, taking 57th in34:11 ... Finished 18th at the PBCChampionships, covering the 8k course in27:23.

2009: Ran in six of team's seven races ...Had one top-20 finish ... Led team and fin-ished 45th overall at NCAA Regional race,posting a season-best 10k of 35:08 ...Finished second on team and 26th overallat PBC Championships 8k (28:53) ... Ran aseason-best 8k at the Berry Invitational(28:34).

2008: Ran his season-low 8k at thePepperdine Invitational with a time of26:49 where he finished fifth overall and1st among Bobcat runners ... He also fin-ished first for the Bobcats at the Pre-Region Meet and Mercer RunFit Sportsinvitational ... At the PBC Championshipsfinished 12th with a time of 28:48 whichwas good enough for first among GeorgiaCollege harriers ... His best 10k time was33:56 at the NCAA Regionals where hetook 18th overall and first for the Bobcats.

Rob ManningSr.

Lawrenceville, Ga./Collins HillMajor: Computer Science

High School: Graduated from Collins Hill ...Lettered in cross country, track and soccer.

Personal: Son of John and Caroline Manning... Born Sept. 6, 1989 ... Majoring in computerscience ... Favorite athlete is Ryan Giggs of theManchester United ... Chose Georgia Collegebecause of the good environment ... His biggestsports thrill when the World Cup comes on ...Squirrels scare Rob the most.

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MATTIX’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 5 26:26 33:46TOTAL 5 26:26 33:46

PLAYER BIOS

2010: Ran in five of the team's eight races... Led the team in two meets ... Had threetop-10 finishes ... Posted a season-low 8k of26:26 at the ASU Tri-Meet, good for eighthplace ... His season-best 10k time came atthe NCAA Southeast Regional, taking 45thin 33:46 ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

Prior to Georgia College: Comes toGeorgia College after attending NorthGeorgia where he was named to the 2009Peach Belt All-Conference Team B.

Personal: Son of Pete and Fran Mattix ...Born July 18, 1989 ... Chose GeorgiaCollege because it is a great school ...Favorite athlete is Takeru Kobayashi ...Serves as a member of the United StatesMarine Corps Reserve ... Lists favoritemovie as Little Rascals ... Motto to live by is"Do work".

Tyler MattixSr.

Snellville, Ga./North GeorgiaMajor: Education

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2010: PBC All-Academic Team ... Ran inthree of the team's eight races ... Had a sea-son-low 8K of 32:27, taking 27th at theASU Tri-Meet ... PBC Bronze Scholar.

2009: PBC Bronze Scholar ... Ran in oneof the team's seven meets ... Finished 33rdat the Southern Challenge, posting an 8ktime of 33:57.

In High School: Graduated fromWoodward Academy where he was coachedby Tim Hamling ... He lettered in crosscountry and track ... Nicholas was also co-captain, was a region champion in the4x800, and was a part of the team regionchampion in track and field in 2008 and2009.

Personal: Son of David and Beth Widener... Born Aug. 14, 1990 ... Is a mass commu-nication major ... Lists Ryan Hall as hisfavorite athlete ... Has interest in a film-making career ... Chose Georgia College forsomewhere he could run competitively andthe school looked like an exciting place ...His biggest sports thrill is testing himself tosee how far he can go ... He lives by themotto "Never give up, never surrender." ...Biggest fear is death by amphibians.

WIDENER’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 3 32:27 ---2009 1 33:57 ---TOTAL 4 32:27 ---

Nick WidenerJr.

Newnan, Ga./Woodward AcadamyMajor: Mass Communication

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2010: Ran in seven of the team's eightraces ... Posted one top-10 finish and threetop-20 slots ... Had season-best 8k at theASU Tri-Meet (27:26) taking 16th ... Postedseason-low 10k at NCAA SoutheastRegional in 35:39, taking 85th ... Finished32nd at the PBC Championships (28:26) ...PBC Bronze Scholar.

High School: Graduated from BrookwoodHigh School … Lettered in cross countryunder Ben Dehnke … Named team captainhis senior year.

Personal: Son of Ryan and Cindy Forbes… Born Sept. 17, 1991 … Came to GeorgiaCollege because it felt like a good schoolwhere he could enjoy competing on thecross country team … Biggest fear is largedogs snarling at him on runs … Listsfavorite movie as Inception

FORBES’ CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 7 27:26 35:39TOTAL 7 27:26 35:39

Tucker ForbesSo.

Lilburn, Ga./BrookwoodMajor: Athletic Training

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2010: Ran in seven of the team's eightraces ... Had two top-10 finishes amongfour top-20 spots ... Posted a season-low 8kof 26:28, taking eighth at the ASU Tri-Meet... His season-low 10k of 34:00 came at theNCAA Southeast Regional, finishing 50th ...Took 22nd at the PBC Championships, fin-ishing the 8k course in 27:37 ... Honored bythe USTFCCCA on the National All-Academic List ... PBC Gold Scholar.

High School: Graduated from WaltonHigh in Marietta, Ga. ... Ran Track andCross Country for head coach TomWilliams ... Also competed in wrestling.

Personal: Son of Dave and Brenda Laskey... Born Sept. 10, 1991 ... Majoring in pre-engineering ... Favorite athlete isPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback MichaelVick ... Chose Georgia College for the diver-sity ... Superstitions include wearing thesame pair of spikes for every one of hisraces ... Has Party in the USA as his ring-tone ... Lists favorite TV show as Two and aHalf Men, and his favorite movie as Wet,Hot American Summer ... Motto to live lifeby is "Life is like a hot bath. It feels goodwhile you're in it, but the longer you stayin, the more wrinkled you get".

LASKEY’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR RACES TOP 8K TOP 10K2010 7 26:28 34:00TOTAL 7 26:28 --

Philip LaskeySo.

Marietta, Ga./WaltonMajor: Pre-Engineering

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Beau BittingerFr.

Conyers, Ga./Woodward

Major: Undecided

High School: Ran cross country at Woodward Academy under head coach Tim Hamling ... Named cap-tain and earned Varsity War Eagle Award ... Also competed in track.

Personal: Son of Brooke and Tammy Bittinger ... Born March 27 ... Undecided on a major ... Chose GCbecause it was a great environment to learn and make friends while continuing to run cross country ...Lists american distance runner Ryan Hall as his favorite athlete ... Has Lose Yourself by Eminem as hisringtone ... Has watching the Georgia/Florida football game as his biggest sports thrill ... Hotel California

is his favorite song, Without Limits his favorite movie and That 70's Show is his favorite TV show ... Lives by the motto: "Sometimesyour best is not good enough; sometimes you have to do what is required."

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2010 MEN’S RESULTS

Bobcat InvitationalSept. 10, 2010Milledgeville, Ga.

8K

1. SCAD 372. ASU 403. Georgia College 434. SWU 144Individual Champion1. Ignacio Fernandez 27:17Georgia College5. Daniel Horseman 29:306. Colin Conroy 29:328. Zack Robinson 29:5711. Tim Cary 30:1213. Philip Laskey 30:3518. Michael Heuett 31:0522. Rob Manning 31:4625. James Watters 31:5827. Eric Ottoson 32:2731. Tucker Forbes 33:2834. Travis Knight 35:1336. Nick Widener 37:49

Citadel InvitationalSept. 25, 2010Charleston, S.C.

8K

1. SCAD 342. Georgia College 413. Lenoir-Rhyne 594. Chattahoochee Tech 1395. Catawba 1526. North Greenville 1857. Warren Wilson 1898. Armstrong Atlantic 2119. Coker 24310. Claflin 26411. Morris 309

Individual Champion1. Ignacio Fernandez 26:18Georgia College5. Daniel Horseman 27:596. Tyler Mattix 28:108. Philip Laskey 28:1710. Tucker Forbes 28:3112. Tim Cary 28:3613. Rob Manning 28:4223. Zack Robinson 29:2629. Colin Conroy 30:12

RunFit InvitationalSept. 18, 2010

San Antonio, Texas8K

1. Mercer 152. Georgia College 533. Darton College 784. Montevallo 1565. Young Harris 1706. Valdosta State 1807. Georgia Southern 3218. Edward Waters 3239. Armstrong Atlantic 33510. Reinhardt 34011. Gordon 35612. LaGrange 38913. Paine 444

Individual Champion1. Chris Svidesskis, Mercer 27:02Georgia College7. Tyler Mattix 5010. Daniel Horseman 28:1411. Zack Robinson 28:2112. Philip Laskey 28:2213. Rob Manning 28:2315. Colin Conroy 28:2917. Tim Cary 28:3319. Tucker Forbes 28:4022. Cody Hackney 29:1027. James Watters 30:0138. Michael Heuett 31:0543. Erik Ottoson 31:1273. Nick Widener 35:25

ASU InvitationalOct. 1, 2010Tempe, Ariz.

5K

Individual Champion1. Mo Ige, Arizona 14:28Georgia College14. Tyler Mattix 16:2715. Zack Robinson 16:3017. Philip Laskey 16:4022. Tim Cary 17:1629. Tucker Forbes 17:39

ASU Tri-MeetOct. 23, 2010Augusta, Ga.

8K

1. UNC Pembroke 252. Georgia College 473. Augusta State 52

Individual Champion1. Pardon Ndhlovu, UNCP 24:28Georgia College7, Daniel Horseman 26:118. Tyler Mattix 26:269. Philip Laskey 26:2811. Rob Manning 26:3912. Colin Conroy 26:5414. Tim Cary 27:1115. Zack Robinson 27:1416. Tucker Forbes 27:2621. Michael Heuett 28:0022. Cody Hackney 28:1124. Travis Knight 28:4425. Erik Ottoson 28:5327. Nick Widener 32:27

SMC InvitationalOct. 16, 2009Colchester, Vt.

8K

1. Georgia College 242. Berry 323. Young Harris 78

Individual Champion1. Daniel Horseman, GC 27:52Georgia College2. Rob Manning 28:445. Tim Cary 29:187. Colin Conroy 29:3512. Michael Heuett 29:5718. Travis Knight 31:03

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PBC ChampionshipNov. 6, 2010Evans, Ga.

8K

1. Columbus State 312. UNC Pembroke 633. Clayton State 834. Georgia College 975. Augusta State 1026. Flagler 1217. Montevallo 2028. Francis Marion 2179. Armstrong Atlantic 261

Georgia College8. Daniel Horseman 26:1818. Rob Manning 27:2321. Colin Conroy 27:3422. Philip Laskey 27:3728. Tim Cary 27:5529. Zack Robinson 27:59

NCAA Southeast RegionalNov. 7, 2009Wingate, N.C.

10K

1. Queens (N.C.) 362. Columbus State 793. Mars Hill 1184. King 1375. UNC Pembroke 1506. Mount Olive 2037. Lenoir Rhyne 2048. Lees-McRae 2219. Georgia College 22810. Clayton State 24211. Anderson (S.C.) 25512. Augusta State 28113. Wingate 34614. Belmont Abbey 41715. Flagler 41816. Erskine 47317. St. Andrews 516

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18. Catawba 51719. Lincoln Memorial 52520. Carson Newman 54021. Barton 54322. Brevard 57123. Limestone 59824. Pfeiffer 60025. Francis Marion 618

Individual Champion1. Meshack Koyiaki,CSU 29:45

Georgia College25. Daniel Horseman 32:5145. Tyler Mattix 33:4650. Philip Laskey 34:0056. Colin Conroy 34:1057. Rob Manning 34:1187. Tucker Forbes 35:3991. Tim Cary 35:45

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Bobcat InvitationalSept. 10, 2010Milledgeville, Ga.

5K

1. Augusta State 322. SCAD 443. Georgia College 834. SWU 1185. Breanu 144

Georgia College7. Dani Destiche 21:3710. Karissa Ekstrom 21:5612. Sarah Balkcom 22:0919. Andrea Byrnes 23:1321. Allison Lones 23:2128. Brittley Blount 24:3029. Emily Stancil 25:2630. Alex Taylor 25:2931. Madeline McCane 25:30

Run Fit InvitationalSept. 18, 2010Macon, Ga.

5K

1. Mercer 212. Montevallo 653. Georgia College 744. Valdosta State 1175. Clark Atlanta 1396. Darton 1607. Young Harris 1908. Paine 2509. Wesleyan 29910. Gordon 35411. Edward Waters 36812. LaGrange 420

Individual Champion1. Kacie Niemann, Mercer 19:20Georgia College9. Dani Destiche 20:2013. Karissa Ekstrom 21:0516. Sarah Balkcom 21:1719. Allison Lones 21:1931. Ashton Passino 22:0836. Brittley Blount 22:3741. Phoebe Livingston 22:4944. Emily Stancil 23:2745. Alex Taylor 23:2854. Madeline McCane 24:10

Will Wilson Citadel InvitationalSept.25, 2010Charleston, S.C.

5K

1. Lenoir-Rhyne 572. SCAD 883. Georgia College 994. Carson-Newman 1015. Converse 1136. Catawba 1457. North Greenville 1788. Coker 1899. Methodist 20410. Salem 25611. Warren Wilson 258

Individual Champion1. Kate Griewisch, LR 18:35Georgia College9. Allison Lones 20:4415. Karissa Ekstrom 21:0522. Sarah Balkcom 21:2926. Andrea Byrnes 21:5530. Phoebe Livingston 22:1034. Emily Stancil 22:30

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ASU InvitationalOct. 1, 2010Tempe, Ariz.

5K

Individual Champion1. Erin Menefee, Arizona 17:56Georgia College7. Allison Lones 20:458. Karissa Ekstrom 20:4810. Sarah Balkcom 21:0413. Andrea Byrnes 21:4114. Dani Destiche 21:44

Young Harris InviteOct.16, 2010

Young Harris, Ga.5K

1. Berry College 242. Georgia College 503. Young Harris 53

Individual Champion1. Courtney Cooper, Berry 20:40Georgia College3. Allison Lones 21:144. Karissa Ekstrom 21:2610. Andrea Byrnes 22:1517. Ashton Passino 23:0220. Alex Taylor 23:4421. Madeline McCane 23:49

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ASU Tri-MeetOct.23, 2010Augusta, Ga.

5K

1. Augusta State 312. UNC Pembroke 363. Georgia College 63

Individual Champion1. Holly Keeper, ASU 18:20Georgia College5. Allison Lones 19:139. Karissa Ekstrom 19:4016. Andrea Byrnes 20:2119. Ashton Passino 20:3722. Courtney Tmmerman 20:4726. Medline McCane 21:1727. Phoebe Livingston 21:3428. Alex Taylor 21:4331. Sarah Ortman 24:19

PBC ChampionshipNov. 6, 2010Evans, Ga.

6K

1. Columbus State 272. Augusta State 583. UNC Pembroke 1054. Clayton State 1155. Montevallo 1176. Georgia College 1237. Flagler 1548. USC Aiken 1859. Georgia Southwestern 26210. Francis Marion 279

Individual Champion1. Brittney Skiles, CSU 23:36Georgia College12. Allison Lones 25:3016. Karissa Ekstrom 25:4427. Dani Destiche 26:3833. Andrea Byrnes 27:2135. Ashton Passino 27:3436. Courtney Timmerman 27:34

NCAA Southeast RegionalNov. 20, 2010Charlotte, N.C.

6K

1. Queens (N.C.) 402. King 913. Columbus State 934. Augusta State 1305. Anderson (S.C.) 2216. Lenoir-Rhyne 2477. Clayton State 2588. UNC Pembroke 2769. Georgia College 27610. Mount Olive 31211. Wingate 31812. Converse 33213. Montevallo 35114. Erskine 41815. Carson-Newman 42316. Flagler 42417. Mars Hill 44818. Lees-McRae 45719. Barton 50720. USC Aiken 51121. Catawba 52122. Belmont Abbey 58523. Lincoln Memorial 61924. Brevard 62225. Francis Marion 64426. St. Andrews 64627. Limestone 68328. Pfeiffer 706

Indiviual Champion1. Kate Griewisch 20:55Georgia College33. Allison Lones 24:0035. Karissa Ekstrom 24:0341. Dani Destiche 24:1878. Andrea Byrnes 25:1991. Ashton Passino 25:43148.Alex Taylor 27:39

overall at 26:18 for the 8K race. Horseman isjust the seventh Bobcat men’s runner to earnAll-PBC status. The junior had a break-through year, snapping both the 8K and 10Kschool records. Horseman’s individual title atthe ASU Tri-Meet earned him the 8K mark at26:11 and led the Bobcats to a team title. A32:51 at the NCAA Southeast Regionalsnapped a three-year old 10K mark andearned him the 25th spot in the race.

Horseman, Nick Widener and Erik Ottosonearned spots on the PBC All-AcademicTeam. Putting three on the conference aca-demic team gave GC the most of any school.

Bobcat men’s cross country battled injuriesand illnesses throughout the 2010 season,and still managed to pull together for solid fin-ishes throughout the year. Georgia Collegetook fourth-place at the PBC Championshipsand a ninth-place finish at the NCAASoutheast Regional.

Junior Daniel Horseman led the team at six ofthe eight races for the season, including All-PBC Second Team honors for finishing eighth

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set in 2008. Lones finished in 24 secondsflat, while Ekstrom was just three secondsback this time.

Senior Dani Destiche earned USTFCCCANational All-Academic status to go with herPBC All-Academic award. Destiche owned a3.61 GPA in outdoor education. Destichewas joined by juniors Victoria Dobson andSarah Balkcom on the PBC’s academic list.

Bobcat women’s cross country had a greatstart to the 2010 campaign, finishing in the topthree in their first six races. Armed with someexperienced runners led by an impact fresh-man in Allison Lones, the Bobcats took sixthat the PBC Championships, adding a top-10finish at the NCAA Southeast Regional, atninth.

Lones became the first freshman to earn All-PBC status in school history, taking a spot onthe second team with a 12th place finish(25:30) at the PBC Championships. Lones ledGC in the final six races of the season, includ-ing a third-place finish at the YHC Invitationalin 21:14. Lones snapped both the 5K and 6Kschool records in her rookie season, her19:13 at the ASU Tri-Meet breaking an eight-year old record by 31 seconds. Junior KarissaEkstrom also broke the old record at the race,finishing behind Lones by 27 ticks.

The 6K mark fell at the NCAA SoutheastRegional, as Lones and Ekstrom repeated the5K feat, both breaking the old record of 24:13

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CROSS COUNTRY RECORDS

MEN’S TEAM RECORDS

Highest Finish1st Bobcat Invitational 9/23/991st Augusta St. Invitational 10/7/991st Paine College Invitational 10/4/001st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/25/041st Oglethorpe Invitational 10/15/051st North Georgia Challenge 8/26/061st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/061st YHC Invitational 10/16/10

Fewest Points15 Bobcat Invitational 9/23/9915 Augusta St. Invitational 10/7/99

MEN’S INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Highest Finish1st Jeff Raymond 10/10/981st James Black 9/23/091st James Black 10/7/091st James Black 10/4/001st David Berglund 9/25/041st Peter Robertson 10/6/041st Richard Dobson 10/15/051st Richard Dobson 8/26/061st Richard Dobson 9/16/061st Daniel Horseman 10/16/10

Top 10 8K Times1. Daniel Horseman, 26:11 10/23/102. Daniel Horseman, 26:18 11/6/103. Tyler Mattix, 26:28 10/23/104. Philip Laskey, 26:28 10/23/105. Rob Manning, 26:39 10/23/106. Richard Dobson, 26:47 10/21/067. Rob Manning, 26:49 10/4/088. Colin Conroy, 26:54 10/23/109. Michael Hague, 26:56 10/2/0410. James Black, 26:59 10/26/02

Top 10 10K Times1. Rob Manning, 33:56 11/8/082. Josh Hollar, 34:12 11/3/073. Richard Dobson, 34:28 11/3/074. Josh Hollar, 34;43 11/4/065. Michael Hague, 34:48 11/4/066. Alex Pate, 34:57 11/3/077. Michael Demarest, 35:06 11/4/068. Rob Manning, 35:08 11/7/099. Richard Dobson, 35:15 11/4/0610. Colin Conroy, 35:16 11/8/08

WOMEN’S TEAM RECORDS

Highest Finish1st Bobcat Classic 9/24/981st Bobcat Invitational 9/23/991st Bobcat Invitational 10/11/011st Bobcat Invitational 10/12/021st Francis Marion Invitational 9/23/031st Paine College Invitational 10/6/041st Oglethorpe Invitational 10/15/051st North Georgia Invitational 8/26/061st Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/061st Pepperdine Invitational 10/4/081st Southern Challenge 10/10/09

Fewest Points15 Bobcat Invitational 10/12/0219 Paine College Invitational 10/6/0420 Southern Challenge 10/10/0922 Bobcat Invitational 9/23/9926 Bobcat Classic 9/24/9826 Oglethorpe Invitational 9/16/06

WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Highest Finish1st Cheryl Bambrick 9/12/981st Cheryl Bambrick 9/24/981st Cheryl Bambrick 9/23/991st Bethany Loushine 10/3/011st Bethany Loushine 10/12/021st Bethany Loushine 9/6/031st Crystal Sutton 10/6/041st Heather Raines 10/10/09

Top 10 5K Times1. Bethany Loushine, 19:44 10/26/022. Dani Destiche, 19:47 9/1/073. Heather Raines, 19:50 10/10/094. Crystal Sutton, 19:53 10/25/035. Heather Raines, 19:55 9/27/086. Mandy Alliston, 20:00 10/25/037. Crystal Sutton, 20:06 10/16/038. Crystal Sutton, 20:07 10/4/03t9. Dani Destiche, 20:09 8/30/08t9. Virginia Balkcom, 20:09 10/21/06

Top 10 6K Times1. Bonnie Ueltzen, 24:13 10/4/082. Heather Raines, 24:16 10/4/083. Virginia Balkcom, 24:19 10/24/094. Dani Destiche, 24:21 10/4/085. Karissa Ekstrom, 24:29 10/24/096. Bonnie Ueltzen, 24:30 11/3/077. Karissa Ekstrom, 24:32 10/4/088. Sarah Balkcom, 24:47 10/4/089. Jen Keeton, 24:29 11/3/0710. Bonnie Ueltzen 10/12/07

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CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS AND HONORS

MEN’S AWARDS AND HONORS

ALL-PEACH BELT CONFERENCE

Daniel Horseman 2010Rich Dobson 2007Josh Hollar 2007Rich Dobson 2006Josh Hollar 2006Eric Collins 1992Wes Hand 1991

PBC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Nick Widener 2010Daniel Horseman 2010Erik Ottoson 2010Tim Cary 2009Daniel Horseman 2009Josh Hollar 2009Michael Huett 2009Tim Cary 2008Josh Hollar 2008

USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Philip Laskey 2010Daniel Horseman 2010Rich Dobson 2007Michael Hague 2007Josh Hollar 2007Alex Pate 2007

USTFCCCA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD

2009, 2008, 2007

PBC TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

2009

WOMEN’S AWARDS AND HONORS

ALL-PEACH BELT CONFERENCE

Allison Lones 2010Virginia Balkcom 2009Bonnie Ueltzen 2007Dani Destiche 2007Bethany Loushine 2001

PBC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Sarah Balkcom 2010Dani Destiche 2010Victoria Dobson 2010Bonnie Ueltzen 2009Heather Raines 2009Dani Destiche 2009Alycia Hayes 2009Sarah Balkcom 2009Virginia Balkcom 2009Victoria Dobson 2009Sarah Hakala 2008Bonnie Ueltzen 2008Dani Destiche 2008Heather Raines 2008

USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Dani Destiche 2010Victoria Dobson 2009Dani Destiche 2009Alycia Hayes 2009Heather Raines 2009Bonnie Ueltzen 2009Heather Raines 2008Bonnie Ueltzen 2008Heather Raines 2007Bonnie Ueltzen 2007

USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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Now entering its 20th year of existence in 2009-10, the PeachBelt Conference has become one of the elite Division II conferencesin the nation. Since its inception in 1990-91, the Peach Belt has devel-oped a consistent history of excellence which continues to this daywith 28 national championships and 25 national finalist

Starting with only two championships in 1991, in men’s andwomen’s basketball, the conference has expanded to 13 champi-onship sports with the addition of women’s golf in the fall of 2009.

The conference traces its roots back to November of 1988when 11 schools first met in Greenville, S.C. to form a Division IIconference. Following a second meeting on Dec. 3, 1989, five ofthose 11 schools, plus two others, formed the Peach Belt andbegin play in fall 1990.

The Peach Belt was less than a year old before capturing anational championship. The Columbus State golf team took thehonor by winning the 1992 national crown, the first of three golfchampionships the Cougars own. One year later, the Landermen's tennis team began their record-breaking run of eightstraight national titles, the first PBC dynasty. Since then, USCAmen's golf has won three straight national titles from 2004-06while AASU women's tennis has captured four titles overall.

The 2008-09 season was among the conference’s most memo-rable. The Armstrong Atlantic State men’s and women’s tennis teamsboth won their respective national championships – for the secondyear in a row; a feat only done once before in college tennis. In addi-tion, the Augusta State men’s basketball team became the first con-ference program to make back-to-back trips to the NCAA Elite Eight,Armstrong Atlantic became the first PBC volleyball team ever to

advance to the Elite Eight and the North Georgia softball team wasranked #1 in the nation and reached the World Series.

The seven charter members of the conference were ArmstrongAtlantic State University, Columbus State University, Francis MarionUniversity, Georgia College, Lander University, USC Aiken and USCUpstate. The name Peach Belt Athletic Conference was adopted inJanuary of 1990 and modified to Peach Belt Conference in May of2000.

Augusta State joined the conference in 1991 and UNC Pembrokebecame the ninth member on July 1, 1992. They were followed byKennesaw State University on July 1, 1994, Clayton State Universityon July 1, 1995 and the University of North Florida on July 1, 1997.Kennesaw State and North Florida departed for the Division I ranksin 2005, USC Upstate did the same in 2007, and the conference wel-comed in North Georgia College & State University in 2005 andGeorgia Southwestern State University in 2006.

For 2009-10, the Peach Belt has grown once again with the addi-tion of the University of Montevallo and Flagler College, giving thePBC 13 members, the most the league has ever had. The addition ofthe two schools returns the PBC to the state of Florida and expandsthe league into Alabama for the first time.

David Brunk was named the second PBC commissioner in Mayof 2007. Brunk replaced Marvin Vanover, who was the first PBC com-missioner from 1991 to 2007. Brunk is charged with continuing thestrong growth of the conference as its second era begins.

The conference currently holds championships in 13 sports, sixfor men and seven for women.

Vision Statement

The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participa-tion in athletic, academic, and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II.

We will exemplify the characteristics of a premier intercollegiate conference that prides itself on the inclusion of students of alldemographic groups who wish to participate in a well-rounded sports program. Our institutions, our academic goals, our athleticaspirations reflect a commonality of purpose and a commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

PBC OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Dr. David Potter

North Georgia College & State University

PRESIDENT-ELECT: TBA

VICE-PRESIDENT: Dr. Kendall Blanchard

Georgia Southwestern State University

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Dr. Dorothy Leland

Georgia College & State University

COMMISSIONER: Dave Brunk

Board of Directors

Dr. Linda Bleicken, President, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr., President, Augusta State University

Dr. Thomas Hynes, Jr. , Interim President, Clayton State University

Dr. Timothy Mescon, President, Columbus State University

Dr. William Abare, Jr. , President, Flagler College

Dr. Fred Carter, President, Francis Marion University

Dr. Dorothy Leland, President, Georgia College & State University

Dr. Kendall A. Blanchard, Georgia Southwestern State University

Dr. Daniel Ball, President, Lander University

Dr. Philip Williams, President, University of Montevallo

Dr. David Potter. President, North Georgia College & State University

Dr. Charles Jenkins, Interim Chancellor,

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Dr. Thomas L. Hallman, Chancellor, University of South Carolina Aiken

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The 2008-2009 season marked the40th anniversary of athletic competi-tion at Georgia College.Now in its third year in existence is

the Georiga College Athletic Hall ofFame, honoring former Colonials andBobcats for their efforts to their sportsand the University as a whole.The five-member class in 2011

brings the total to 24 honorees in theGeoriga College Hall of fame.Anyone interested in nominating a

former student athlete need only fillout the form located on the AthleticsWeb Site at www.GCBobcats.com.

Inaugural ClassPhil Arp - BaseballSherita Ballard - BasketballTom Gorman - BaseballJennifer Joiner - SoftballJohn Kurtz - Baseball CoachMichael Peeler - Athletic Director/Golf CoachDavid Robinson - GolfJulia Roudkovskaya - TennisDuward Whelchel - Tennis CoachRobert Williams - Basketball

Class of 2008Lilia Biktyakova - TennisJulius Joseph - BasketballRusty Kea - BaseballAlex McMichael - GolfMissy (Thomas) Swicord - Gymnastics

Class of 2009Anna (Haggkvist) Sundstrom - TennisLeonard Scott - BasketballJay Torrence - TennisGreg Winters - Baseball

Class of 2011Nancy Groesch - TennisLars Linblom - TennisScott MacLeod - BroadcasterKeith Slocumb - BaseballYeini (Gutierrez) Thompson - Gymnastics

The 2011 induction class

Jennifer Joiner Anna (Haggkvist)Sundstrom

Robert Williams Phil Arp

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