Central Region Championships

It's Regional time. Every team in the Central Region will converge on the town of Wayne, NE this weekend. For the Men and Women of Augustana the trip will begin tomorrow. I checked to see what was happening over at the d2cross blog and these were some of the comments I found.

• Augustana really put it together to win the Northern Sun, besting Mankato State and keeping their top five pack at one minute. They also topped Mankato at the Griak, albeit by a point.
• But Mankato State was missing their stalwart No. 3 man, Denise Mokaya, at the NSICs. The squad, led by All-American James Krasja, was eighth last year in Slippery Rock.
• Metro State has been rejuvenated by the presence of 800 outdoors champ Anthony Luna, who may or may not take a liking to 10,000 meters this weekend. (I am impressed by his range.) This is a squad that abruptly lost their coach just before the season start, and they've fared well.
• Nebraska-Kearney has a young squad, but I suspect they'll be on the outside looking in when it's over. Next year?

In general I would say that these comments are on point. I would like to point out that Mokaya was present at NSIC's and Griak. In fact Darkness (Joe Murphy) was close on his tail at conference. I couldn't tell you what was wrong but I find it strange for a young man to go from 25 low to 28 over 8k from freshman year to senior year. That being said I'd prefer they not figure out what is wrong before Saturday.

Below I'm including the information for the Regional meet. If you are around, please by all means, make your way to the course and root for the Vikings!

2009 NCAA Division II Central Regional Cross Country Championships

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2009 NCAA Division II Central Regional Cross Country Championships

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Hosted by Wayne State College & Wayne Country Club - Wayne, Nebraska

Women's Race (6,000 meters) 10:00 a.m.

Men's Race (10,000 meters) 11:15 a.m.

The top five men's teams and the top six women's teams along with the top two individuals from non-qualifying teams will qualify for the NCAA Division II National Cross Country Champioships in Evansville, Indiana on Saturday, November 21.

Regional Meet Info

Starting Line Procedures

Central Regional Women's Course Map (6,000 meters)

Central Regional Men's Course Map (10,000 meters)

WSC Athletic Training Information

Wayne Area Hotel Information

Wayne Area Restaurant Information