CCC Athletics is searching for members of the 1991 Cross Counrty and 1992 Track & Field teams. Those members are being inducted into the Clackamas Athletics Hall of Fame on June 9, 2012. If you were part of the team, or know someone who was and have not been contacted yet please contact Kayla Steen via email or by phone @ 503-594-6394
Clackamas looks strong heading into 2011 season
Leading the way for the Cougar men will be sophomore Brad Prettyman and Brandon Sherier. Also making a push towards the top will be a strong group of freshman in Jorge Juarez, Mark Medgin, Zach Hibbs, Chris Stash and Colton Snook. Also getting off to a strong start is sophomore Dom Douglas and freshman Jordan Grimes. Clackamas will also be looking to a strong middle distance group to help lead the way and will be led by both sophomore Kyle Vuksich and Austin Collins. The Cougar men have high expectations for the season and look to battle for a team trophy at the NWAACC Championships.
The Cougar women are looking great early this season and will have many new faces to help led the pack. Sophomore transfer Teresa Lawson looks to be the leader of the group and will be closely followed by a strong group of freshman. That freshman group will be a tight pack of Cia Bywater, Grace Viuhkola, Carissa Hill, Caitlyn Lewis and Ali Ellis. Also having a very strong middle distance group, the cougars will be led by freshman Rachel Botsford, Jenny Stevenson and Randi Chance. The Cougar women look to have their sights set on bringing home a team trophy at the NWAACC Championships.
With such a strong group of freshman at the top of the pack, it looks like Clackamas is making charge towards the success of the past.
Men’s Past Success
Clackamas’ men’s cross country program has the third highest average finish at the conference championships over the last 10 years showing the consistency of competitiveness of the program. They have won the Southern Region Championships three times in the last then years. Clackamas has also had two individual NWAACC Champions (Trevor Dodge and John Butkey) since 2000. CCC has also finished in the top 3 for the co-ed combined scores 5 out of the last 11 years. Clackamas has the second most co-ed combined championships in the NWAACC since 1989 showing their strength among both genders.
Women’s Past Success
Clackamas has two NWAACC Championship teams the past nine years with many other second and third place finishes. There have also been two individual champions with Kari Rissmiller in 2001 and Jessica Harper in 2005. The women’s distance crews have won four Southern Region Championships and runner-up five times the last thirteen years.
Recent Success After Clackamas
Paul Kezes – World Cross Country Championships competitor
Jessica Harper – 6th place NCAA Division II National Championships, steeple chase
Lyndsey McKillip – 11th place NCAA Division II National Championships, steeple chase
Andria Scheese – 2nd place NAIA National Championships - 1500 meters in 4:28, two-time NAIA Cross Country Championships competitor
Brandon Snook – NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships competitor
John Butkey – NCAA Division II National Championship team member while setting a record of most national championships within a 10 year period, NCAA Division II All-American cross country
Patrick Searing - NCAA Division II National Championship team member while setting a record of most national championships within a 10 year period\
Ashley Adams – NAIA National Cross Country Championships competitor
Academic Success
The winning tradition is based on dedication and teamwork. Dedication to academics as well as running is key. It is believed that success in the classroom leads to success in running. An athlete is much more motivated if they know they are going to be eligible to compete and not distressed by their academics. P.J. Martineau is our academic advisor that helps athletes plan their academics as well as transfer plans. She is a big reason for our academic success.
The dedication to running and teamwork is based on the philosophy that positive actions are cyclical. Positive actions keep a strong bond and everyone keeps getting better for their teammates and themselves.
Cougar Cross Country News
Follow the Cougars during 2011 season. Visit Cross Country News for the latest on Cougar Cross Country. Alternatively, you can also receive sports updates via email by contacting CCC Sports Information Director, Tracy Swisher . Please indicate which sport(s) you would like updates for.
Please feel free to contact Head Coach Keoni McHone if you are interested in learning more about Clackamas and its distance program (See contacts page). If you would like to receive e-mail updates on the cross country and track programs please leave your name and e-mail address at keonim@clackamas.edu.
