2022-23 Sandburg Women's Cross Country News

39 Chargers, 4 Sandburg Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Awards
39 Chargers, 4 Sandburg Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Awards

July 20, 2023

This marks the third straight year Sandburg has had at least 30 individuals receive NJCAA All-Academic honors for having a GPA of at least 3.60.

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76 From Sandburg Named Academic All-Arrowhead Conference

July 03, 2023

All 11 Chargers teams had at least one player named academic all-conference.

95 Chargers on Dean’s List, Honors List for 2022 Fall Semester
95 Chargers on Dean’s List, Honors List for 2022 Fall Semester

January 19, 2023

Carl Sandburg College had 95 student-athletes who earned spots on the dean’s list or honors list during the 2022 fall semester.

Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 5: Kenya Believe It? — Cross country sophomores Babra Jepkirui and Emmanuel Kiprop
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 5: Kenya Believe It? — Cross country sophomores Babra Jepkirui and Emmanuel Kiprop

November 22, 2022

On Episode 5 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers cross country sophomores Emmanuel Kiprop and Babra Jepkirui join us to discuss their championship seasons, how running is a way of life in their native Kenya and how they realized Illinois has a lot more cornfields than skyscrapers.

Sandburg Women's XC Places 25th at Nationals
Sandburg Women's XC Places 25th at Nationals

November 14, 2022

Sophomore Emmanuel Kiprop earned Second-Team All-America honors after finishing eighth overall to highlight the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams’ showing at the NJCAA Division II Championships on Saturday.

Sandburg Women's XC Wins Region IV Championship
Sandburg Women's XC Wins Region IV Championship

October 31, 2022

The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams made history Saturday by sweeping the men's and women's team titles at the Region IV Championships on the campus of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Episode 2 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast features Chargers women's golf coach Gail Hannam (left) and sophomore Olivia Schwingle (center).
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 2: In the Schwingle of Things — Women's golfer Olivia Schwingle & coach Gail Hannam

October 11, 2022

On Episode 2 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers women's golf sophomore Olivia Schwingle and coach Gail Hannam join us to discuss their Region IV championship, chatting up playing partners and their favorite Halloween candy!

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Jepkirui, Kiprop Post Wins for Chargers at Sauk Valley Invite

October 10, 2022

Babra Viola Jepkirui and Emmanuel Kiprop each claimed victories for the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams on Saturday at the Sauk Valley Skyhawk Invitational.

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Kiprop, Kibet, Jepkirui Lead Chargers at Heartland Invite

October 03, 2022

Emmanuel Kiprop and Calton Kibet posted top-five finishes on the men’s side and Babra Viola Jepkirui added a top-10 finish in the women’s race for the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams at the Heartland Invite on Friday at Maxwell Park.

Chargers Run Against Strong Field at Bradley Intercollegiate
Chargers Run Against Strong Field at Bradley Intercollegiate

September 19, 2022

PEORIA — The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams turned in solid performances against a strong field that included multiple NCAA Division I programs at the Bradley Intercollegiate on Friday at Detweiller Park.

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Jepkirui Paces Chargers at Fighting Bee Invite

September 12, 2022

Babra Viola Jepkirui was the Chargers’ first finisher in the 5K women’s race, taking 14th in 22:10.

Kiprops Pace Chargers XC Teams at WIU Early Bird Invite
Kiprops Pace Chargers XC Teams at WIU Early Bird Invite

September 06, 2022

Emmanuel Kiprop and Faith Kiprop led the way for the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams in the WIU Early Bird Invite on Friday evening at Spring Lake Park.

Daniella Irle Hired as Carl Sandburg College Athletic Director
Daniella Irle Hired as Carl Sandburg College Athletic Director

August 31, 2022

Daniella Irle has been named the new athletic director at Carl Sandburg College, joining Mary Robson (1985-86) as the only two women in the College's history to hold that position. Irle’s hiring was approved by the Sandburg Board of Trustees at its meeting last week, and she’ll officially begin her new position Sept. 1.

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Jepkirui, Kiprop Race to Wins for Sandburg XC Teams in Opener

August 29, 2022

Barbra Viola Jepkirui and Emmanuel Kiprop came away with victories as the Carl Sandburg College cross country teams turned in dominant efforts as they opened their season at the Sauk Valley Early Season Opener on Saturday.

After Historic Season, Sandburg XC Teams Back on the Course
After Historic Season, Sandburg XC Teams Back on the Course

August 24, 2022

Coming off the most successful season in program history, the Carl Sandburg College men's and women's cross country teams are set to return to the course this weekend. The Chargers open their 2022 campaign by facing Sauk Valley in a dual meet Saturday in Dixon.