Oct. 21, 2006

Results

The Grand Valley State's women's cross country team captured its sixth straight GLIAC Championship Saturday at the Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Arlington, Ohio. The Lakers tallied 27 points, 53 points less than second place Findlay. Sophomore Laura Aderman claimed the GLIAC Women's Runner of the Year honor as she won the 6,000-meter race in a time of 21:06.3.

Senior Stacey Kandas placed fourth overall with a time of 21:42.1, while junior Suzie Rivard took fifth place with a 21:54.5. Freshman Leah Borns finished right behind in sixth place with a time of 21:55.5. Borns was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year following her outstanding performance. Sophomore Kelly Gibbons rounded out the scoring for the Lakers, tallying an 11th place finish in a time of 22:22.6.

junior Sarah Jaquith finished 16th in a time of 22:30.3, while senior Lauren Bader placed 17th in a time of 22:32.4. Junior Ashley Wharton ran a time of 22:37.6 for 19th place, junior Bridgette Beeny took 25th (22:51.3), and freshman Lynsey Ardingo tallied a time of 22:51.7 for 26th place.

Laura Aderman, Stacey Kandas, Suzie Rivard, and Leah Borns all earned All-GLIAC First-Team honors, while Kelly Gibbons was named to the All-GLIAC Second-Team.

Aderman's time of 21:06 is the second fastest in the school's history. The top four times from the GVSU women are four of the top seven fastest times in the school's history.

"I am very proud of our women and the race they put together. These women keep getting better and better every time they step on the course," said head coach Jerry Baltes.

"It is exciting to see our seniors win the sixth straight title. They have put a lot of time into making this happen and I am thankful for everything they have done for the program," Baltes added.

"We do know we need to continue to get a little better the next four weeks to put ourselves in the best position possible come November 18th," said Baltes. "We are excited to go to Parkside in two weeks and defend our regional title."

Grand Valley State will look to defend its Great Lakes Regional Championship title in Kenosha, Wis. on Nov. 4. The Laker women have won the title five straight times.