Cornerstone University

Ripley Repeats as National Runner-Up

May 23, 2009

(Edwardsville, IL) On the final day of competition of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, Zach Ripley successfully defended his second place performance from 2008 in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The race was nearly a duplicate of last year, with Aaron Melhorn taking the lead from the gun and cruising to the win in 9:00.74. Ripley ran patiently with the leaders, bouncing between third and sixth for most of the race. In the final lap he worked his way to third then pulled away in the …

Hamstring Halts Haskins

May 22, 2009

(Edwardsville, IL) The NAIA Track & Field National Championships moved into the second day of sunny skies and steamy conditions on the track. Senior Matt Haskins began the final day of his collegiate career in his specialty, the decathlon. The two time …

Ripley & Green Advance To Steeplechase Finals

May 21, 2009

(Edwardsville, IL) The opening day of the NAIA Outdoor National Championships was sunny and hot. By 8 p.m. the shadow of the stadium covered the track and the temperature cooled somewhat as the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase got underway. Cornerstone’s …

Seven Golden Eagles Set To Compete at Nationals

May 18, 2009

The Golden Eagles leave today and will begin competing at the58th Annual Men's Track & Field Championships on Thursday, May 21st. The event will be held at Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, IL. The following athletes will be competing with their event(s) …