Abilene Christian University track & field

Tuesday, August 14, 2001 -- ACU’s Grimes went from spectator to gold medalist (Brett Vito) The task seems so simple. Burst out of the blocks, run 100 meters and hand a little stick made of metal off to the next guy in line.

Monday, August 13, 2001 -- World Track Championships - Former ACU star wins gold in relay EDMONTON, Alberta — Even without Maurice Greene, Jon Drummond and Michael Johnson, the U.S. men’s relay teams swept the gold medals at the World Championships on Sunday.

Sunday, July 29, 2001 -- World’s Fastest - Abilene Christian’s Morrow ran wind-aided 9.1 100-yard dash that has still not been beaten (Justin Jones) For a few seconds in 1955, Bobby Morrow made history in the 100-yard dash.

Saturday, July 28, 2001 -- Kittley turning corner with Tech program (Patrick Gonzales) Over the past two years, Wes Kittley has come face to face with a certain fact: Building a successful track and field program is not a race against time.

Friday, June 22, 2001 -- ACU adds two track assistants Abilene Christian University has added two more coaches to its track program. The moves come just a few weeks after Jon Murray was hired as the new head coach.

Sunday, May 27, 2001 -- ACU men take 2nd, women 4th - Kemboi earns two victories; three Lady ’Cats triumphant (Al Pickett) EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — The distance runners did their part, but the Abilene Christian University men’s track team failed to score the points it needed in the sprints to successfully defend its NCAA Division II track title.

Saturday, May 26, 2001 -- McNeill vaults to title, but ACU slips (Al Pickett) EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Jane McNeill was the first women’s pole vault champion in NCAA Divison II history.

Friday, May 25, 2001 -- ACU teams quiet on first day of meet (Al Pickett) EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — It was not the weather the athletes wanted. But the first night of competition Thursday at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships went about like Abilene Christian University hoped it would.

Monday, May 21, 2001 -- Taking Flight - After trip to ACU from Toronto, Cadienhead eyes 2nd high jump title (Al Pickett) Maresa Cadienhead believes in divine intervention. How else can one explain her journey from her home in Toronto, Canada, to Ranger, Texas, a move that eventually led her to Abilene Christian University?

Sunday, May 20, 2001 -- One Quick Combo - Pair of ACU sprinters may determine if Wildcats retain Division II title (Al Pickett) It may take the Abilene Christian University men’s track team a little more than 30 seconds next Saturday to know if it will be able to successfully defend its NCAA Division II national championship.

Friday, May 18, 2001 -- Torn bicep will keep Parris from meet - McMurry pole vaulter won’t get opportunity for sixth national title (Al Pickett) Brad Parris has a torn bicep — and a broken heart.

Sunday, April 22, 2001 -- ACU sweeps conference titles STEPHENVILLE — The Abilene Christian University men’s and women’s track teams each found a different path to a team championship in the Lone Star Conference meet at Tarleton State University Saturday.

Saturday, April 21, 2001 -- ACU women lead early, men stand in 2nd STEPHENVILLE — One jump was all Abilene Christian University’s Maresa Cadienhead needed to win the high jump Friday at the Lone Star Conference track meet at Tarleton State’s Memorial Stadium.

Friday, April 20, 2001 -- ACU takes aim on LSC titles (Brett Vito) Freddie Williams has a plan as to how the Abilene Christian University women’s track team can win its 18th straight title in the Lone Star Conference track meet this weekend in Stephenville.

Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Texas Relays - Greene running fast, looking to lower record AUSTIN — Maurice Greene got his outdoor season off to a fast start Saturday, anchoring the HSI team’s winning invitational 400-meter relay team in the Texas Relays.

Sunday, April 8, 2001 -- Tarleton Collegiate Relays - TSU’s Woods claims 3 wins in Tarleton Relays STEPHENVILLE — Lara Woods won the long jump, triple jump and pole vault to lead Tarleton State University to first place in the women’s division of the Tarleton Collegiate Relays Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Saturday, April 7, 2001 -- Wylie’s Lampert, ACU relay team take wins AUSTIN — Wylie’s John Lampert won the high school boys’ long jump Friday at the Texas Relays. Lampert bettered his personal best three distances, including his winning effort of 24-0½ .

Friday, April 6, 2001 -- Area athletes to face test at Texas Relays (Patrick Gonzales) The last time Wylie track standout John Lampert competed in Austin, he returned to Abilene disappointed.

Sunday, April 1, 2001 -- ACU claims six wins at Red Raider Open LUBBOCK — The Abilene Christian University track team collected six first-place finishes Saturday at the Red Raider Open at R. P. Fuller Track Stadium.

Saturday, March 24, 2001 -- Oliver Jackson Invitational - Kemboi’s record highlights Jackson Invitational (Brett Vito) Considering the Abilene Christian University track team’s storied history, the record stood out like snow at an August meet in West Texas.

Friday, March 23, 2001 -- Wildcats open outdoor track season at home (Brett Vito) For 15 members of the Abilene Christian University track team, the offseason was merely an extended weekend.

Friday, March 9, 2001 -- Track Roundup - Wildcats face stiff test to defend national titles (Brett Vito) In many ways, this weekend will probably be a typical one for the Abilene Christian and McMurry University men’s and women’s track teams.

Sunday, February 18, 2001 -- Pemelton’s change in plans to attend ACU led to Olympics, Hall of Fame (Brett Vito) Billy Pemelton had his future all planned out as the Texas high school state track meet wound down at the end of his senior year at Mercedes High School.

Thursday, January 25, 2001 -- Defending Titles - Alexander, Wildcats ready to repeat as indoor champions (Al Pickett) Much has changed since Nic Alexander last stepped on the track wearing a purple Abilene Christian University uniform.

Sunday, November 19, 2000 -- Freeman on Aggies’ special teams, and other notes (Bill Hart) Sports smorgasbord, while wondering whatever happened to former Abilene High and Abilene Christian University trackman H.D. Terry….

Thursday, September 7, 2000 -- Abilene Christian University women’s programs ranked among best (Al Pickett) The Abilene Christian University women’s athletic program has been ranked third in the nation in NCAA Division II in a survey compiled by the national publication Sports Illustrated for Women.

Wednesday, August 9, 2000 -- Opportunity to coach football lures Smith from Abilene Christian University to Wylie (Michael Wilson) For new Wylie coach Kelly Smith, things have finally come full circle. Smith, a former track standout and then assistant track coach at Abilene Christian University, was hired by Wylie as an assistant football, basketball and track coach, allowing Smith to return to the sport he considers his first love.

Thursday, July 27, 2000 -- Abilene Christian University track great selected to lead program - Williams hopes to continue Wildcats’ tradition of excellence (Al Pickett) A former Olympian is returning to Abilene to become the head track and field coach at Abilene Christian University. Freddie Williams, one of the top middle-distance runners in Abilene Christian University history, was named the Wildcats’ new coach at a press conference Wednesday at the Teague Special Events Center.

Thursday, July 27, 2000 -- Williams’ journey ends in Abilene - New Abilene Christian University coach has competed on three continents in illustrious career (Al Pickett) Freddie Williams’ first words after being introduced at a Wednesday press conference as the new head track and field coach at Abilene Christian University were, “It’s been a great journey.”

Sunday, July 23, 2000 -- Former Abilene Christian University athlete going to Olympics SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eric Thomas became the seventh Abilene Christian University athlete to make a United States Olympic team.

Friday, July 21, 2000 -- Abilene Christian University’s Thomas has fastest time (Bert Rosenthal) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former Abilene Christian University hurdler Eric Thomas ran a 49.25 in the quarterfinals of the 400 hurdles Thursday to win his heat in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Friday, July 14, 2000 -- Murray would now accept Abilene Christian University job (Ted Dunnam) Jon Murray, Abilene Christian University’s interim head track coach, said he would now fill the current vacant head coaching job at the school if it were offered to him.

Thursday, July 13, 2000 -- No Longer Walking - Former Wildcat Rodgers earns new car with essay, aims for Olympics next (Al Pickett) In the last several weeks, Trafton Rodgers has received a new car, an offer to appear in a movie and a modeling contract. SIDEBAR: The winning letter

Monday, July 10, 2000 -- Multi-Talented - Stephen Moore’s varied abilities may lead former Wildcat to Olympic berth (Jeff Walker) He can run with the best of them, and he can jump with the best of them. He has the strength of some of them, and all he has to do is put it all together for two days and he gets a free trip to Sydney, Australia.

Sunday, June 25, 2000 -- Abilene Christian University's success started with Coach Jackson in 1948 (Al Pickett) Even Oliver Jackson admits few could have envisioned what was about to happen when Abilene Christian College elevated a 28-year-old assistant to be the Wildcats’ new head track coach in 1948.

Sunday, June 25, 2000 -- Coaching by Hood vaulted Abilene Christian University over top (Ted Dunnam) John F. Kennedy, addressing guests at a dinner honoring Nobel Prize winners in 1962, said that he was surrounded by the most extraordinary collection of talent and human knowledge that there has ever been at the White House with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined there alone.

Sunday, June 25, 2000 -- Morrow, Young began rich tradition in Olympics (Ted Dunnam) Earl Young attended Abilene Christian University for several reasons, but one emerged ahead of the pack.

June 11 -- Abilene Christian University javelin thrower battles loss on road to the Olympics (Ted Dunnam) What should have been the most promising year of Geraldine George’s life has evolved into a difficult trial and a test of her strong Christian faith.

May 28 -- Abilene Christian University dominates in running events to cruise to men’s title (Bill Hart) RALEIGH, N.C. — Speed kills and that is what the Abilene Christian University men runners did to the rest of the field at the NCAA Division II outdoor championships Saturday night.

May 28 -- St. Augustine’s pulls away to end Lady ’Cats’ three-peat bid (Bill Hart) RALEIGH, N.C. — The good news is that the Abilene Christian University women finished their portion of the NCAA Division II meet ahead by 26 points.

May 27 -- Abilene Christian University’s Garner sets meet record in vault (Bill Hart) RALEIGH, N.C. — Meredith Garner twice flirted with disaster, but then she decided to attack the bar. The result was a new women’s pole vault record at the NCAA Division II meet Friday night at Derr Stadium.

May 26 -- ’Cats storm out of gate; Lady ’Cats off to slow start (Bill Hart) RALEIGH, N.C. — The Abilene Christian University men ran like defending champions Thursday night at the NCAA Division II outdoor track championships at Paul Derr Stadium. And they are on target to repeat.

May 25 -- Division II track & Field - Abilene Christian University seeks another four-peat (Lance Fleming) Abilene Christian University is going for an unprecedented “four-peat” repeat this weekend in Raleigh, N.C.

May 23 -- Championship fever - Alexander eager to play his part in another Abilene Christian University sweep (Michael Wilson) Nic Alexander has had plenty of time to think about the upcoming NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. One year, to be exact.

May 8 -- UTA Open - Abilene Christian University notches two qualifiers in UTA Open ARLINGTON — Abilene Christian University added two more automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Division II outdoor national championship track meet over the weekend in the Texas-Arlington Open meet.

April 25 -- Abilene Christian University to open search for head track coach (Al Pickett) Abilene Christian University is looking for head track and field coach again. Jon Murray, who has served this year in an interim capacity, announced Monday that he has asked Stan Lambert, Abilene Christian University’s director of athletics, to open the search for Abilene Christian University’s new head coach immediately.

April 23 -- Alexander breaks pair of marks (Ted Dunnam) SAN ANGELO — Put a strong West Texas wind behind some good track and field athletes and long-standing records are going to get blown away.

April 22 -- Lady 'Cats dominating LSC competition, again SAN ANGELO - The Abilene Christian University women's track team, which has long dominated the Lone Star Conference track meet, leads this year's competition by 37 points after five events.

April 21 -- Abilene Christian University aims to extend LSC track superiority (Ted Dunnam) Abilene Christian University tries to continue its dominance of the Lone Star Conference track and field championships today and Saturday at the home of its chief rival and top challenger, Angelo State University.

April 21 -- Nothing clear as LSC, ASC set for finales (Al Pickett) I knew I should have paid more attention in my high school trigonometry class. Computations, permutations and probabilities may be as important as batting averages and earned run averages for local college baseball fans this weekend.

April 21 -- LSC TRACK - Powerhouses - Newhouse twins lead Abilene Christian University women as they gun for another LSC crown (Ted Dunnam) Jon Murray can’t tell you which is the better athlete. When the girls are asked who’s superior, they can’t provide a definitive answer, either.

April 17 -- Angelo State Relays - TexAnns take third, Texans fourth SAN ANGELO — Tarleton State led local teams at the Angelo State Relays held in San Angelo Thursday through Saturday.

April 15 -- Abilene Christian University competes in two meets Abilene Christian University men’s and women’s track teams will run at two different meets today as they prepare for next weekend’s Lone Star Conference championships.

April 10 -- Tarleton Relays - Lady ‘Cats claim seven wins STEPHENVILLE — Angie Waters and Wendy Jo Seitz each set meet records Saturday to lead the way as seven Abilene Christian University women won events in the Tarleton Relays.

April 9 -- Texas Relays: Wildcats take six victories Saturday (Bill Hart) AUSTIN — Geraldine George makes no bones about it. The javelin is still her favorite event. And Saturday at the Texas Relays, she showed why.

April 8 -- Four triumphs for Big Country (Bill Hart) AUSTIN — Friday was a golden day for three Big Country athletes and one relay team at the Texas Relays.

April 7 -- Mistake costs Abilene Christian University runner - Menjo comes up 1 lap short in 10,000 meters (Bill Hart) AUSTIN — Barnabas Menjo ran 24 laps Thursday at the Texas Relays and went from fourth place to no place in the 10,000 meters.

April 1 -- Indian Relays: Newhouse tops meet Abilene Christian University’s Shawntel Newhouse ran a 13.73 to win the women’s 100 hurdles Friday at the Indian Relays at McMurry University’s Indian Stadium.

March 25 -- Five Wildcats qualify for nationals (Michael Wilson) Terrance Woods doesn’t take losing lightly. Especially not when it occurs at the NCAA Division II national indoor championships.

March 12 -- Another sweep of indoor titles for Abilene Christian University (LANCE FLEMING) BOSTON — The Abilene Christian University men’s and women’s track and field teams are well on their way to another championship sweep after an amazing Saturday afternoon performance netted them both NCAA Division II indoor championships at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

March 11 -- Abilene Christian University teams again on track to titles (LANCE FLEMING) BOSTON — Friday was a solid opening day for both the Abilene Christian University men’s and women’s track and field teams at the NCAA Division II indoor national championships as the women took an early lead on the field and the men qualified every athlete for Saturday’s finals at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.

March 10 -- NCAA Division II indoor track championships - Wildcats set to defend men’s, women’s national titles Abilene Christian University — the reigning national champions in both men’s and women’s NCAA Division II indoor track and field — will begin defense of those titles today. The national meet begins today at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston.

March 8 -- Vaulting Toward National Crowns - Garner expects to break mark as Abilene Christian University tries to sweep again (MICHAEL WILSON) Meredith Garner has been a track fanatic for quite some time, but the Abilene Christian University star is faced with a situation even she couldn’t have anticipated.

Jan. 23 -- Woods helps jumpstart Abilene Christian University track season LUBBOCK — Terrance Woods paced the Abilene Christian University track and field team as it kicked off the track season at the Texas Tech Invitational at the Athletic Training Center.

1999 Abilene Christian University track & field

Nov. 25 -- Abilene Christian University’s track success reaches dynasty status (LANCE FLEMING) Abilene Christian University’s track and field program — a national powerhouse for the better part of the last half of the 20th Century — has been named the Texas Sports Dynasty of the Century in the December issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

Aug. 21 -- Murray tabbed as interim head track coach: Abilene Christian University stayed in-house in naming a head track coach Friday.

July 28 -- Kittley leaves to resurrect Tech program: Abilene Christian University lost its most successful coach ever when men’s and women’s head track and field coach Wes Kittley announced his resignation Tuesday to take the same job at Texas Tech University.

July 28 -- Timing was perfect for Kittley, not for Abilene Christian University: There’s a rock on the left, a hard place on the right and Stan Lambert sandwiched between. Abilene Christian University lost its head track coach Monday when Wes Kittley informed Abilene Christian University Director of Athletics Lambert he was taking a similar job at Texas Tech.

July 27 -- Press conference to be held today; Kittley rumored to be heading to Texas Tech: Abilene Christian University has called a press conference for 10:30 a.m. today at the Teague Special Events Center where it is expected to be announced that successful track coach Wes Kittley is leaving to become the head track coach at Texas Tech.

July 15 -- Abilene Christian University's Kittley considering Texas Tech track job: Will Abilene Christian University lose another coach to Texas Tech?

July 13 -- Abilene Christian University’s Moore takes second in decathlon in World University Games: PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — Abilene Christian University’s Stephen Moore, a senior from Borger, set both school and personal records Monday, scoring 8,028 points to finish second in the men’s decathlon at the World University Games.

June 30 -- Pearce makes Canadian National Team: WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Former Hamlin and Abilene Christian University pole vaulter Jason Pearce showed off his Texas talent on Sunday for the first time on his native turf.

June 27 -- Former Wildcat wins long jump: EUGENE, Ore. - Former Abilene Christian University athlete Kevin Dilworth won the long jump at the USA Track and Field Championships Saturday.

June 4 -- Former Abilene Christian University all-American rebuilding Central St. track program father built: WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Central State University’s men’s and women’s track coach is following in the footsteps of his famous father, and he is enjoying every step of the journey.

May 30 -- Woods' victory helps Abilene Christian University win men's title: EMPORIA, Kan. — Terrance Woods was a tiger for the Abilene Christian University men Saturday night when the Wildcats needed him the most.

May 30 -- Lady Wildcats win fifth title in six years: EMPORIA, Kan. — Delloreen Ennis-London became a part of NCAA Division II track history Saturday night and so did her Abilene Christian University teammates.

May 29 -- Abilene Christian University hurdler sets Division II record: EMPORIA, Kan. - Delloreen Ennis-London became the NCAA Division II's all-time best 100-meter hurdler Friday night - and the best may be yet to come.

May 29 -- Controversial decision strips Moore of victory: EMPORIA, Kan. - Stephen Moore was on the verge of breaking the all-time Division II decathlon record, the NCAA Division II outdoor meet record, the Welch Stadium record and the Abilene Christian University school record.

May 28 -- Abilene Christian University’s Moore steals Thursday’s spotlight: EMPORIA, Kan. — It was the Stephen Moore show Thursday at the NCAA Division II outdoor track championships.

May 27 -- Early events could hold key for Abilene Christian University: EMPORIA, Kan. - Abilene Christian University track coach Wes Kittley will get a good idea today of his women's team's chance to repeat as NCAA Division II champions.

May 26 -- Abilene Christian University’s Moore has made himself one of the nation’s top decathletes: When Stephen Moore was in high school at Borger, he didn’t know what a decathlete was. Now, he is one.

May 25 -- Barnes’ 400-meter speed helps power Abilene Christian University’s title aspirations: The way Tracey Barnes runs the 400 meters, it is hard to believe that she once had a problem with the event or that she didn’t like it.

May 24 -- Abilene Christian track and field--Abilene Christian University has 28 Division II qualifiers: Abilene Christian University will have 15 men and 13 women competing in the NCAA Division II outdoor track championships which start Thursday in Emporia, Kan.

May 3 -- Abilene Christian University’s Moore wins decathlon: AUSTIN — Abilene Christian University’s Stephan Moore collected 7,828 points en route to winning the decathlon at the Texas Invitational Friday and Saturday in Austin.

Apr. 27 -- Barnes, Mosley win Paul Goad Abilene Christian University sports awards: Tracey Barnes from the women’s track and field team and Jared Mosley from the men’s basketball team have been named winners of the Paul Goad memorial awards as outstanding student-athletes for the 1998-99 school year at Abilene Christian University.

Apr. 18 -- Wildcats win 10 of 12 running events: If this year's Abilene Christian University men's track team are over-achievers like coach Wes Kittley said earlier in the week, then they outdid themselves at the Lone Star Conference meet Saturday at Elmer Gray Stadium.

Apr. 17 -- Abilene Christian University lands 20 points in long jump to lead men's division: Abilene Christian University picked up surprise points in the men's long jump to grab the first day lead in the Lone Star Conference track meet Friday at Elmer Gray Stadium.

Apr. 16 -- Abilene Christian University track teams expect tough tests to keep LSC titles: Abilene Christian University will put two winning streaks on the line tonight and Saturday when the Wildcats play host for the Lone Star Conference track meet at Elmer Gray Stadium.

Apr. 9 -- Abilene Christian University’s Toniste leads heptathlon: SAN ANGELO — Renna Toniste of Abilene Christian University holds the lead after the first day of the Angelo State Relays heptathlon, scoring 3,015 points in the four events held Thursday.

Mar. 31 -- Abilene Christian University ex has fond memories of Texas Relays (Bill Hart): Jerry Mullins has been going to the Texas Relays for the past 53 years and has sat in virtually the same area. But this week’s meet will be different for him. No longer is there a track inside Memorial Stadium, which housed the Relays for the past 73 years. The infield now is dirt and concrete.

Mar. 28 -- Track classic at Abilene Christian University rained out for first time: The Hendrick Medical Center All-American City Track Classic set a “record’ Saturday meet officials don’t want broken or tied.

Mar. 27 -- Abilene Christian University's Woods clears 7-1 in high jump: Terrance Woods came close to breaking the Abilene Christian University school outdoor record in the high jump Friday, but his 7-1 qualified him automatically for the NCAA Division II meet in May.

Mar. 20 -- Abilene Christian University begins outdoor title quest today: WACO — The Abilene Christian men’s and women’s will open their outdoor track season today on a limited scale, thanks to spring break, when they enter the Dr. Pepper Invitational.

Mar. 13 -- Abilene Christian University decathlete qualifies for Division II meet: COLLEGE STATION - Stephen Moore wound up with the best decathlon of his life Friday and it qualified the Abilene Christian University senior automatically for the NCAA Division II meet in May.

Mar. 11 -- Freshman wins national title in first year of pole vaulting: Abilene Christian University has turned out a lot of great pole vaulters, including Olympians Billy Pemelton, Tim Bright and Billy Olson.

Mar. 7 -- Abilene Christian University sweeps NCAA II track again: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Abilene Christian University continued its dominance of NCAA Division II indoor track Saturday by repeating as champions in both the women’s and men’s divisions at the RCA Dome.

Mar. 6 -- Abilene Christian University women lead Division II indoor track championship: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Abilene Christian University freshman Jane McNeil had never pole vaulted until late October. Friday, she won the NCAA Division II indoor championship with a 12-3 1/2 effort.