Cross country

With no competition, new cross country coach still motivates Falcons to run

By Rebecca Courtright

October 6, 2020

Trey Meadows, the new head coach of men’s and women’s cross country at UW-River Falls, is working to keep his runners motivated even though they will not compete. Meadows said that in the wake of the recent COVID-19 restrictions on campus he still wants this to be another great season for the Falcons.

River Falls alumnus hired as cross-country head coach

By Reagan Hoverman

September 18, 2019

As the new head coach of the men’s and women’s cross-country team, and assistant coach for track and field, Jason Phillippi is trying to rebuild the program that brought him happiness during his time as an undergraduate at UW-River Falls.

UWRF women’s cross-country team runs to first ranking in school history

By Zach Dwyer

November 1, 2017

It was a warm September day when the UWRF women’s cross-country team lined up for one of their most difficult races of the year. Following cold temperatures during training and a mild end of summer, the temperature soared to over 90 degrees by the time the Roy Griak Invitational began at the University of Minnesota. The meet is often one of the toughest on the schedule, and this year would be no different.

Athlete of the Week: Daniel Borash

By Zach Dwyer

September 28, 2016

Daniel Borash, a senior cross country runner from Bowlus, Minnesota, had a historical performance at the Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota last Saturday.

For cross-country star and team members, focus now turns to track

By Kate Vruwink

December 9, 2015

After the UW-River Falls cross-country team had its first-ever qualifier for the national tournament, Julian Manley, all eyes now move to the track and field team to see if he can pull it off again.

UWRF new cross country coach met positively

By Derin Loe

September 24, 2015

The UW-River Falls men’s and women’s cross country team has a new coach this season. Danielle Douglas, who took over after former Head Coach Matt Cole resigned in May, also will coach the track and field team.

Cross country finishes near bottom in WIAC meet despite career bests

By Collin Kottke

November 7, 2014

Both the UW-River Falls men and women's cross country teams saw runners put in career-best days on the course, but that did not translate into good finishes for either of the teams overall as the men placed last out of nine teams in the WIAC meet, while the women finished eighth out of nine teams.

UW-River Falls hosts Falcon Invitational cross country meet

By Collin Kottke

September 18, 2014

It was a beautiful morning for a round of golf at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club on the outskirts of River Falls on Saturday, Sept. 13. It was the first event of the year for the UW-River Falls Falcons men’s and women’s cross country teams. The men finished in third place out of four teams, while the women placed fifth out of six.

UWRF Falcon athletic teams conclude fall seasons

By Benjamin Lamers

November 21, 2013

All of the fall sports seasons have wrapped up at UW-River Falls. Here is a recap on how the teams fared this season.

Tia Harris becomes third UWRF runner ever to qualify for nationals

By Student Voice

November 21, 2013

Two weeks after a fourth place conference finish, junior runner Tia Harris in sixth place at the Midwest Regional and punched her ticket to the NCAA national meet.