2016-17 Maranatha Women's Cross Country News

29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors
29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors

June 09, 2017

For the 2016-17 season, the Sabercats landed 29 student-athletes on the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Lists.

Top 10 Moments from 2016-17
Top 10 Moments from 2016-17

May 22, 2017

2016-17 held many memorable moments. Here is what we at mbusabercats.com chose as the Top 10.

NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced
NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced

December 07, 2016

Players of the Year Alison Renz and Wira Wama highlight the NCCAA All-Americans for the 2016-17 Fall season.

Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly
Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly

December 06, 2016

13 Sabercats finished their four-year careers during the 2016 fall season, and were recognized in Maranatha's Athletic Awards Chapel

2016 Cross Country Season Review
2016 Cross Country Season Review

November 22, 2016

The 2016 was one of ups and downs for both the Men's and Women's Cross Country teams.

2016 AD3I Selections Announced
2016 AD3I Selections Announced

November 17, 2016

Twenty-one players were named to the All-Independent Teams in a competitive year in the AD3I, highlighted by Alison Renz's Player of the Year honor.

Sabercats Finish Runners-Up at the NCCAA National Championship
Sabercats Finish Runners-Up at the NCCAA National Championship

November 12, 2016

The Sabercats improved their national placement with a 2nd-place finish and a team-best time of 1:46:07 at the 2016 NCCAA National Championship.

2016 NCCAA National Championship Preview
2016 NCCAA National Championship Preview

November 09, 2016

Four teams from MBU are headed to the Fall NCCAA DII National Championships.

Risma, Vander Pluym Snag Weekly Honors
Risma, Vander Pluym Snag Weekly Honors

October 25, 2016

Audrey Risma and Sarah Vander Pluym landed their names on the NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week list for the events of October 17-22

Photo credit: Bridger Buchi
Holbrook, Women's Squad Top Oshkosh Open in Style

October 21, 2016

Katie Holbrook continued her stellar season with her first victory of the campaign to lead the Women's team to a first-place finish.

Holbrook, Renz Tabbed as Student-Athletes of the Week
Holbrook, Renz Tabbed as Student-Athletes of the Week

October 11, 2016

Katie Holbrook and Ali Renz have been named Student-Athletes of the Week for the events of October 3-8

Photo credit: Bridger Buchi
She Did it Again: Holbrook One-Ups Record at Lucian Rosa

October 08, 2016

Kate Holbrook broke the MBU record (her own PR) to lead the Sabercats to an 8th-place finish in Kenosha while the Men's squad set nine PR's

Holbrook Sets Record, Breaks into Top 10 to Lead Sabercats at Brissman-Lundeen
Holbrook Sets Record, Breaks into Top 10 to Lead Sabercats at Brissman-Lundeen

September 23, 2016

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The Sabercats continued their early-season endeavors at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational hosted by Augustana College.

Cross Country Teams Qualify for NCCAA Nationals in Record Time
Cross Country Teams Qualify for NCCAA Nationals in Record Time

September 10, 2016

MEQUON, Wis. - Following the steady performances at the Ken Weidt Classic, both Cross Country squads fully qualified for NCCAA DII Nationals in November.

Sabercats Off and Running at Ken Weidt Classic
Sabercats Off and Running at Ken Weidt Classic

September 10, 2016

MEQUON, Wis. - Both Sabercat Cross Country squads began their 2016 campaigns at the Ken Weidt Classic on the shores of Lake Michigan and the campus of Concordia-Wisconsin

Sabercats Off and Running at Ken Weidt Classic
Sabercats Off and Running at Ken Weidt Classic

September 10, 2016

MEQUON, Wis. - Both Sabercat Cross Country squads began their 2016 campaigns at the Ken Weidt Classic hosted by Concordia-Wisconsin