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October 26, 2009
Alumnus Daly Qualifies for World Cup in the Skeleton
PARK CITY, Utah - Plattsburgh State men's track and field alumnus John Daly has qualified for the 2009-2010 World Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia in the men's skeleton, as announced by the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF). Daly, who was an all-American in the decathlon at Plattsburgh, earned his bid for the team by winning his second selection race by only two-hundredths of a second with a total time of 1:43.12 t the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.
Daly recorded the second and first fastest runs of the day when he slid down the hill in 51.15 and 51.97 seconds, respectively.
According to the USBSF website, Daly finished the 2008-2009 season ranked second on the European Cup tour, and is known internationally as one of the fastest athletes at the start. Daly will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with as he makes his World Cup debut.
Daly graduated from Plattsburgh in 2007 with a degree in public relation and advertising. He began competing in the skeleton in 2001.
July 6, 2009
Heymann Named to All-Academic List by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Mike Heymann, a national qualifier for the Plattsburgh State track and field team in both indoor and outdoor track during the 2008-09 school year, has been named to the NCAA Division III Men's All-Academic Track and Field Team by the United State Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
To qualify for the list, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 and have met the NCAA Division III Indoor or Outdoor automatic or provisional qualifying standard in their respective event.
Heymann provisionally qualified and earned a spot at the indoor national championships in the 5,000-meter run during the indoor season, and automatically qualified for the outdoor meet in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races. He placed ninth at the indoor championships, and 11th in the 5,000m and 10th in the 10,000m at the outdoor meet, just missing All-American honors (given to the top-eight) at both meets.
One of three State University of New York track athletes to make the cut, Heymann was joined by Joshua Henry of Cortland and Sean Daly from Oneonta to represent the SUNYAC on the list.
May 23, 2009
Cardinals Wrap Up Outdoor Season at Nationals; Heymann Places 10th
MARIETTA, Ohio - Mike Heymann closed out his 2009 outdoor track and field campaign with a 10th-place finish in the 5,000-meter run at the NCAA Division III Track & Field National Championships hosted by Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. The Plattsburgh State sophomore completed the race in 15:00.73, nine seconds away from receiving All-American honors--which are awarded to the top-eight in each event.
Heymann also placed 11th in the 10,000-meter run on Thursday, May 21, and wraps up a season in which he set two school records in the 5,000m and 10,000m, was named First Team All-State University of New York Athletic Conference after winning the SUNYAC Championships in 10,000m, and was awarded the SUNYAC Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete title for the spring season.
May 21, 2009
Heymann Places 11th at National Championships
May 18, 2009
Heymann and Schaffhouser Head to National Meet
Indianapolis, Ind. - Plattsburgh State sophomore distance runner Mike Heymann already knew that he would be traveling to Marietta, Ohio May 21-23 to compete in the NCAA Division III National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, having automatically qualified earlier in the season in the men's 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter runs, but the NCAA announced Sunday that he will also be joined by teammate Jenny Schaffhouser. Schaffhouser provisionally qualified for the women's 10,000m at the Penn Relays on April 24 and her time of 36:34.21 proved good enough at the end of the regular season to secure her a place at the national meet.
Heymann hit his qualifying mark for the 5,000m at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic and qualified for the event in the 10,000m at the Penn Relays. His 5,000m time of 14:24.55 currently stands at fifth in the nation in Division III, as does his time of 30:15.79 in the 10,000m--both marks set new school records. Heymann was also named First Team All-State University of New York Athletic Conference for his accomplishments this outdoor season.
"For Mike, we have been preparing for this weekend since after cross country. We went into the track season having the ultimate goal of running the 10,000m at the NCAA [Division III] Indoor Championships, with the 5,000m being a secondary goal," commented Plattsburgh head coach John Lynch. "Mike's massive improvement in the 5,000m is a bonus. After taking ninth in the event at the NCAA [Division III] Indoor Championships I could see even more motivation in him and I think that was clear in his two school record races over 10,000m and 5,000m this year. Mike is going into this meet rested and ready to go in both events."
Schaffhouser is currently 19th in the 10,000m at the Division III level. She received Second Team All-SUNYAC honors after
finishing the SUNYAC Championships in second in the 5,000m run in a time of 18:03.76.
"This has been the goal since her break through race in cross country. We kind of trained through indoor and had hoped to get in a race at Penn Relays, but she was stuck in between two packs--running 25 laps by herself there--so her 10,000m qualifying time was a little slower than we had hoped. We were biting our nails for a month afterward watching runner after runner run faster times," Lynch admitted. "I think she slipped from 10th to 19th in that month. What she has going for her now, is that she has not run a 10,000m in a month and these other girls have--she is well rested and should take a shot at beating a bunch of girls ranked in front of her."
This will be Schaffhouser's first outdoor national championship appearance, prompting Lynch to add: "You can never count Jenny out; she is a championship-level racer. She has worked tirelessly this year to improve and make nationals--including improving more than two minutes from last year to make it--and I couldn't be happier for her."
May 15, 2009
Yernye Takes Home ECAC Title
Springfield, Mass. - Plattsburgh State men's track and field junior distance runner Seth Yernye won the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships, hosted by Springfield College, in the 5,000-meter run. Yernye finished the race in 15:04.38.
Also finishing in the top-10 for the Cardinals was the 4x400-meter relay team and senior Andrew Krug. Krug finished in a four-way tie for 10th in the high jump with a height of 6'2.75", while the relay team--consisting of freshmen Kewsi Burgess and Charles Berg and sophmores Peter Hamm and Bryan Mockus-- raced to an eighth-place finish in a time of 3:19.88.
May 14, 2009
SUNYAC Spring Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete Title Awarded to Heymann
Fredonia, N.Y. - Not only does Plattsburgh State track and field standout Mike Heymann excel on the track, but his efforts in the classroom have paid off as well. The State University of New York Athletic Conference has named the sophomore distance runner its Chancellor's Spring Scholar-Athlete for men's outdoor track and field.
The awards are given annually in each sport to a First or Second All-SUNYAC Team member with the highest grade-point average. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least three semesters completed and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3.
Heymann earned First Team All-SUNYAC honors after winning placing first at the SUNYAC Championships in the 10,000-meter run, and will be competing at the NCAA Division III National Meet in the 5,000m and 10,000m on May 21-23 in Marietta, Ohio. Academically, Heymann has also worked hard, holding down an overall GPA of 3.3.
During the current outdoor track and field season, Heymann has been named the SUNYAC Track Athlete of the Week twice. He is currently ranked fourth in Division III in the 5,000m after posting a time of 14:24.55 at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 11 and is fifth in the 10,000m with a time of 30:15.79 which he ran at the Penn Relays on April 24.
May 9, 2009
Plattsburgh Men's Track Finishes Strong at Icahn Meet
New York City, N.Y. - Eight Cardinals placed in the top-10 for the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team at the New York City Qualifying Challenge held at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island. Andrew Krug led the pack with a third-place finish in the high jump with a height of 6'4.75", his third Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship-qualifying mark in the event this season.
Seth Yernye placed fourth in the 5,000-meter run for the Cardinals in 15:24.88, followed by Robert Grim in seventh in a time of 15:26.80.
Rounding out the track events was Jordan Bieber and Jack Swartz. Bieber placed eighth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 57.82, while Swartz crossed the finish line for the 3,000m steeplechase in 10th place in a time of 10:04.13.
Meanwhile in field events, Alex Carboni nabbed seventh in the discus with a toss of 124'0". Jeff Stitt placed ninth in the triple jump with a final length of 42'3.5" and Josh Bushey also grabbed the nine-spot in the hammer with a throw of 113'3".
May 6, 2009
Heymann Named to First Team All-SUNYAC
Fredonia, N.Y. - Two-time outdoor track and field national qualifier Mike Heymann, a sophomore on the Plattsburgh State team, has been named to the All-State University of New York Athletic Conference First Team. A Tully, N.Y. native, Heymann will be competing at the NCAA Division III National Meet in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs and won the SUNYAC Championships in the 10,000m (31:53.47).
During the current outdoor track and field season, Heymann has been named the SUNYAC Track Athlete of the Week twice. He is currently ranked fourth in Division III in the 5,000m after posting a time of 14:24.55 at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 11 and is fifth in the 10,000m with a time of 30:15.79 which he ran at the Penn Relays on April 24.
Heymann joins his teammates this weekend to compete at the NYC Icahn Stadium on Saturday, May 9.
May 2, 2009
Plattsburgh Track Completes Day Two at SUNYACs
Oneonta, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's track and field team finished the State University of New York Athletic Conference Championships in seventh-place with 29.50 points.
Peter Hamm joined Kewsi Burgess, Charles Berg, and Josh Mockus for a fourth-place finish in the 4x400-meter relay (3:20.86) and then placed sixth solo in the 400-meter dash (50.04). Seth Yernye also placed sixth for the Cardinals in the 1500-meter run (4:01.98).
Rounding out the day for Plattsburgh were two eighth-places finishes--one by Yernye in the 5000-meter run (15:28.61) and the other by Jordan Bieber in the 400-meter hurdles (59.43).
May 1, 2009
Heymann Takes Home All-SUNYAC Honors; Cardinals Finish Day One Strong
Oneonta, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State men's track and field sophomore distance runner Mike Heymann can now add State University of New York Athletic Conference Champion to his already impressive list of accomplishments this year after winning the SUNYAC Track and Field Championships in the 10,000-meter run. Heymann finished the race in 31:53.47. He automatically qualifed to compete in the event at the NCAA Division III National Championships last weekend at the Penn Relays.
Andrew Krug also placed in the top-10 on the first day of competition for the Cardinals. Krug tied for sixth in the high jump with a height of 6'1.5".
April 27, 2009
Heymann Earns SUNYAC Weekly Honor for Second Time
Fredonia, N.Y. - Plattsburgh State men's track and field sophomore distance runner Mike Heymann has earned his second State University of New York Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week honor for the second time this season. Heymann automatically qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships at the Penn State relays after finishing the 10,000-meter run in 30:15.79. His time also broke a 33-year-old school record set by Brian Dodge in 1976 by just under 23 seconds.
Heymann previously qualified for the national meet in the 5,000-meter run earlier this season at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic.
Next up for the Cardinals is the SUNYAC Championships being hosted by Oneonta State on May 2-3. Heymann has qualified to compete in the 10,000m, 5,000m, and 1,500m at the event.
April 25, 2009
Cardinal Men Come Out Strong at Capital District Classic
Troy, N.Y. - Matt Burton led the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team with a first-place finish in the 5,000-meter run at the Capital District Classic hosted by RPI. Burton crossed the finish line in 16:33.49.
Placing second for the Cardinals were Seth Yernye, Andrew Krug, and Schuyler Field. Yernye ran the 800-meter run in 1:57.19. Meanwhile Krug and Field hit Eastern College Athletic Conference qualifying marks in their respective events. Krug posted a mark of 6'2.75" in the high jump and Field reached a height of 14'5.25" in the pole vault.
Rounding out the pack was Jeff Stitt, who placed third in the triple jump with a length of 42'2". Chris Ketcham placed fourth in the 1,500-meter run (4:06.28) and Jack Swartz also finished in fourth place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (10:09.02).
April 24, 2009
Heymann Qualifies for National Meet Again
Philadelphia, Pa. - Mike Heymann placed eighth in the 10,000-meter run at the Penn Relays for the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team in a time of 30:15.79. His mark automatically qualified him for the NCAA Division III National Championships being held at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio on May 21-23.
It is the second time this season that Heymann has qualified for the championships. He qualified in the 5,000-meter run at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 10.
Heymann's 10,000m time also broke a 33-year-old school record held in the event by Brian Dodge by just under 23 seconds.
The men's 4x400-meter relay team also competed at the Penn State Relays. The quartet, consisting of Kewsi Burgess, Charles Berg, Josh Mockus, and Peter Hamm, placed sixth in their heat, 61st overall, in a time of 3:21.64.
April 18, 2009
Men's Track Fairs Well in Relays and Field Events at Cortland
Cortland, N.Y. - It was a good day for the Plattsburgh State men's track and field relay teams and field competitors. The Cardinals placed in the top-five of both the 4x400-meter relay and 4x800m, as well as in the top-five of four field events. The only individual track competitor to place that high for Plattsburgh was Matt Burdick, who came in fifth in the 1000-meter run in a time of 33:26.47.
Charles Berg, Kewsi Burgess, Bryan Mockus, and Peter Hamm teamed up for a fourth-place finish in the 4x400m in a time of 3:20.65. In the 4x800m, the quartet of Chris Ketcham, Josh Mitchell, Kyle Dunn, and Seth Yernye raced into third in a time of 8:07.79.
In field events, Andrew Krug led the day with a second-place jump of 6'1.5" in the high jump, followed by Jeff Stitt's third-place finish in the triple jump with a length of 42'7.5". Mockus recorded a fourth-place finish in the decathlon by racking up 5,267 points. Alex Carboni rounded out the pack with a fifth-place finish in the discus. He recorded a toss of 123'7".
April 15, 2009
Heymann Receives ECAC Upstate Weekly Honor
Centerville, Mass. - The accolades keep piling on for Plattsburgh State track and field sophomore Mike Heymann this week. Heymann was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Upstate Track Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 10. He was named the State University of New York Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week on Monday.
Heymann ran the fastest time in NCAA Division III this season when he completed the 5,000-meter run in 14:24.55 at the Classic. In doing so, he earned an automatic bid to the Division III National Championships being held at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio at the end of the season and shattered a 33-year-old school record set back in 1976 by Bruce Teague by just over 12 seconds.
April 13, 2009
Heymann Tops in the Nation; Earns Weekly Honor
Fredonia, N.Y. - Sophomore distance runner for the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team, Mike Heymann, ran the fastest time in NCAA Division III this season when he completed the 5,000-meter run in 14:24.55 at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic last Friday. In doing so, he earned an automatic bid to the Division III National Championships being held at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio at the end of the season and was named the State University of New York Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week.
Heymann's time placed him fourth in the event and shattered a 33-year-old school record set back in 1976 by Bruce Teague by just over 12 seconds. Over the winter, Heymann placed ninth in the 5,000m (14:39.24) at the NCAA Division III National Indoor Championships hosted by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind.
April 11, 2009
Men's Track Places Third at Middlebury Invitational
Middlebury, Vt. - Kewsi Burgess led off the day for the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team with a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash (11.91) and the Cardinals would go on to place in the top-three of a total 11 events.
Placing first for the Cardinals was Peter Hamm in the 200-meter dash (22.50), Jordan Bieber in the 400-meter hurdles (58.26), Matt Burton in the 3000-meter steeplechase (10:26.86), and Schuyler Field in the pole vault (14'0"). Josh Mockus was hot on Hamm's heels in the 200m, placing second in a time of 22.54. Also placing second for Plattsburgh was Andrew Krug in the 110-meter hurdles (17.43) and Alex Carboni in the discus (117'0").
Rounding out the pack and placing third was Krug in the high jump (6'0"), Jeff Stitt in the triple jump (40'7"), and Josh Mitchell in the 800-meter run (2:02.76). Mitchell also joined teammates Eric Leitze, Kyle Dunn, and Ryan Douglas for the 4x400-meter relay. The quartet placed third in a time of 3:41.06.
April 10, 2009
Heymann Automatically Qualifies for National Championships
Lewisburg, Pa. - Mike Heymann, a sophomore on the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team, will be making his second trip to a national championship this year. Heymann automatically qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships being held at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio at the end of the season with a time of 14:24.55 in the 5,000-meter run at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic. He placed fourth in the event and shattered a 33-year-old school record set back in 1976 by Bruce Teague by just over 12 seconds. During the indoor season, Heymann placed ninth in the 5,000m at the national championships hosted by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind.
Alex Sico placed 33rd in the 10,000-meter run for the Cardinals in a time of 32:18.0, while Seth Yernye placed 15th in the 5,000m open race in a time of 15:06.09.
April 5, 2009
Krug Leads Cardinals at Hamilton Invitational
Clinton, N.Y. - Senior Andrew Krug led the Plattsburgh State men's track & field team at the Hamilton College Invitational with two top-five finishes. Krug won the high jump with a leap of 1.88 meters and placed fifth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 17.41.
Peter Hamm also recorded two top-five finished for the Cardinals with a second-place showing in the 200-meter dash (22.75) and a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash (11.47). Charles Berg followed Hamm in the 200 with a time of 23.04 to place him third.
Also placing in the top-five for the Cardinal men was Alex Carboni, who came in second in the discus (32.89 meters), Seth Yernye, who placed third in the 1500 (4:08.06) and the 4x400-meter relay team, which placed fourth in a time of 3:42.89.
Mar. 27. 2009
Lynch to Speak to NYS High School Coaches Clinic
Syracuse, N.Y. - Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Plattsburgh State, John Lynch, will be speaking tonight and tomorrow at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Track/Field & Cross Country Coaches Clinic in Syracuse, N.Y. Lynch will cover cross country this evening at 4:45-6 p.m. and middle distance running on Saturday, March 28, at 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Lynch was named the head coach of men's and women's cross country at Plattsburgh in August of 2005. Then in September 2007, his title changed to Director of Track & Field and Cross Country to reflect assuming additional responsibilities with the Cardinals track and field program, after serving the previous two years as an assistant coaching track distance runners.
Most recently, Lynch coached sophmore distance runner Mike Heymann to an impressive ninth place at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Championships in the 5000-meter run.
Mar. 23, 2009
Yernye Tabbed Track Athlete of the Week
Fredonia, N.Y. - A junior distance runner for Plattsburgh State, Seth Yernye has been named the State University of New York Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week for his performance over the weekend at the Shamrock Invitational hosted by Coastal Carolina University. Yernye earned the first honor of the outdoor track and field season by placing third in the 3000-meter steeplechase (9:44.77) and 10th in the 800-meter run (2:00.13). He was the highest placing by an NCAA Division III athlete in each event.
Mar. 21, 2009
Men's Track Begins Outdoor Season
Conway, S.C. - Seth Yernye placed third in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Shamrock Invitational hosted by Coastal Carolina University and led the way for the Cardinals as the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team opened up its outdoor season. Yernye finished the event in 9:44.77 and was joined by teammate Justing Harrington, who placed 10th in a time of 10:48.25.
Coming in seventh for Plattsburgh was Schuyler Field in the pole vault (13'7.25") and Bryan Mockus in the decathlon (5106 points). Josh Mitchell came in ninth in the 1500-meter run with a time of 4:15.36. Meanwhile, Yernye placed in the top-10 once again for the Cardinals with a time of 2:00.13, good enough for 10th-place, in the 800-meter run.
Mar. 14, 2009
Heymann Races to Ninth-Place Finish at National Championships
Terre Haute, Ind. - Sophomore distance runner Mike Heymann finished in an impressive ninth place at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Championships in the 5000-meter run. Heymann completed the race in 14:39.24, 33 seconds ahead of State University of New York Athletic Conference opponent Seth DuBois from Cortland State. Heymann was the lone Cardinal to qualify for the meet.
"Mike ran a flawless race in a very competitive field. I am very proud of him for his efforts," head coach John Lynch said of Heymann. "Of course he is disappointed with not getting All-American honors, but he got the experiences he needs for the future."
Mar. 9, 2009
Heymann Qualifies for Indoor National Championships
Indianapolis, Ind. - Mike Heymann has officially been picked to represent the Plattsburgh State men's indoor track and field team in the 5000-meter run at the NCAA Division III Championships on March 13-14 in Terre Haute, Ind. Heymann posted a provisionally qualifying time of 14:37.52 in the event on February 14 at the Boston University Valentine Invitational and it proved good enough to get him to the show being hosted by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
"I am really proud of Mike. He is a very young talent and still has a long way to go," head coach John Lynch commented. "Getting to this stage as a sophomore in indoor says a lot for his work ethic and drive--especially since we have been gearing a lot towards running well in outdoor this year. This is going to be a great experience to him as an introduction to tactical NCAA type racing that will prepare him for the years to come."
The Tully, N.Y. native most recently placed second at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championships in the 5000-meter run and was named First Team All-State University of New York Athletic Conference after winning the SUNYAC Championships and setting a personal best (8:40.21) in the 3000-meter run.
Mar. 7, 2009
Cardinals Close Out ECAC Championships in Ninth Place
Boston, Mass. - After a successful first day at the competition, the Plattsburgh State men's track and field team closed out day two of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championships strong with a ninth-place finish. Peter Hamm came in fifth in the 400-meter dash in 50.35 seconds and then teamed up with Kewsi Burgess, Charles Berg, and Josh Mockus to place second in the 4x400-meter relay in a time of 3:22.30.
Also adding highlights to the day was Seth Yernye in the mile run and the 4x800-meter relay team. Yernye finished his race in sixth place in a time of 4:19.41, while the 4x800 quartet came in eighth in a time of 8:05.06.
Mar. 6, 2009
Men's Track Stands in Sixth After Day One of ECACs
Boston, Mass. - The Plattsburgh State men's track and field team stands in sixth place out of 33 teams at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Championships being held at Tufts University. All-SUNYAC First Team honoree Mike Heymann placed second in the 5000-meter run for the Cardinals in a time of 14:55.74 to help the team score eight of its 12 points.
Placing seventh for Plattsburgh and scoring two points each was the 4x200-meter relay team (1:32.09) and Schuyler Field in the pole vault (14'11"). Both the quartet and Field posted season-high marks in their respective events.
Mar. 4, 2009
All-SUNYAC Honors Awarded to Heymann and Yernye
Fredonia, N.Y. - After a successful weekend at the State University of New York Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Mike Heymann and Seth Yernye will each add another award to their list. Heymann was named First Team All-SUNYAC and Yernye earned a spot on the Second Team.
Having provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III National Indoor Track & Field Championships in the 5000-meter run at the Boston University Valentine Invitational, Mike Heymann will look to improve upon that time and perhaps post another qualifying mark this weekend. He will compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Indoor Championships being hosted by Tufts University after posting individual event qualifying times for the 3000- and 5000-meter runs during the regular season. Last weekend, Heymann won the SUNYACs and set a personal best (8:40.21) in the 3000-meter run.
Yernye recorded a second-place finish in the mile run in a personal best time of 4:17.64 at the SUNYACs and will compete alongside Heymann in the 5000-meter run at the ECACs. Yernye also individually qualified to race in mile run this weekend.
Mar. 2, 2009
Cardinals in the Race for Program of the Year
New Orleans, La. - After finishing 28th at the 2008 NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships, the Plattsburgh State men's cross country/track & field team remains in the running for the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's Al Carius Program of the Year award. The squad ranks 28th in the award rankings, prior to the NCAA Division III National Championships being held March 13-14 in Terre Haute, Ind.
The Al Carius Program of the Year Award, is to be awarded annually to the most outstanding NCAA Division III men's cross country/track & field program. The award honors the institution that has achieved the most success during the academic year (spanning the cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field seasons) based on the institution's finish at the NCAA Division III Championships.
In order to be eligible for the award, teams must qualify for the NCAA Championships. Scoring is based on the team's finish at each NCAA Division III Championship in cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field (i.e. 1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points, 31st = 31 points) with the lowest total score for all three championships combined determining the award recipient.
Feb. 28, 2009
Heymann and Yernye Set Personal Bests at SUNYAC Championships
Geneva, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's indoor track and field team placed seventh at the State University of New York Athletic Conference Championships, just 2.5 points away from sixth. In the 3000-meter run, Mike Heymann raced to a first-place finish in 8:40.21, qualified for the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships next weekend, and set a personal best. Seth Yernye placed second in the mile run, and also qualified for the ECAC's while finishing in a personal best time of 4:17.64.
Also placing in the top-five for the Cardinals and qualifying for the ECAC's was Peter Hamm, who placed fourth in the 400-meter dash (50.55), and the men's 4x400-meter relay team, which came in third in a time of 3:24.39. The team consisted of Kewsi Burgess, Charles Berg, Josh Mockus, and Hamm as the anchor. Ben Jackson picked up a fourth-place finish for the team in the 800-meter run after posting a time of 1:57.57.
In field events, Andrew Krug placed third with a height of 6"1.5' in the high jump, while Schuyler Field propelled his way into fifth with a 13"10' mark in the pole vault.
"I feel we were more competitive as a whole," commented head coach John Lynch. "We were a lot closer to the competition this year and the team set some good marks."
Feb. 14, 2009
Heymann Provisionally Qualifies for NCAA Championships
Boston, Mass. - Mike Heymann, a sophomore on the Plattsburgh State indoor track and field team, finished the 5000-meter run at the Boston University Valentine Invitational in 14:37.52 to provisionally qualify for the Division III National Championships being held at the end of the season in Terre Haute, Ind. He was joined by Ben Jackson who posted an Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships qualifying mark of 4:18.72 in the mile run.
Josh Mitchell (4:27.34), Kyle Dunn (4:28.50) and Robert Grim (4:31.81) all ran the mile run in times that qualified them for the State University of New York Athletic Conference Championships. Also qualifying for the SUNYAC Championships was Chris Ketchum in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:02.27 and Jack Swartz in the 3000-meter run in a time of 9:09.12.
Andrew Krug placed the highest for the Cardinals in the field events. Krug jumped 6'2" in the high jump and placed 10th. The men's distance medley team placed 12th in a time of 10:20.41, and the 4x400-meter relay team finished in a season's best time of 3:21.53.
"We go to Boston every year for great performances, and for the most part we got what we went for. We battled through some sickness that spread through the team and we still came away from this meet much better than we were when we entered," commented head coach John Lynch. "It is always nice to go up against some great Division I competition and allow our athletes to see what they are capable of in well raced races and competitive field events."
Feb. 7, 2009
Standout Performances for Men's Track at Syracuse Invitational
Syracuse, N.Y. - Ben Jackson, Andrew Krug, Jeff Stitt, and the men's 4x400-meter relay team all finished in the top tier of their events for the Plattsburgh State indoor men's track team at the Syracuse Invitational this weekend.
Jackson came in fifth in the mile run in a time of 4:23.07, while Stitt also placed fifth in the triple jump with a length of 42'2.25". Krug jumped his way to a three-way tie for sixth place in the high jump with a height of 6'0". The men's 4x400 quartet finished in a time of 3:29.37, good enough for fourth.
The team returns to action next Friday and Saturday, February 13-14, at the BU Valentine Invitational.
Feb. 1, 2009
Individuals Fare Well at Unscored Dartmouth Classic
HANOVER, N.H. - The Plattsburgh State men's indoor track team came out strong and chalked up quite a few Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship qualifiers at the unscored Dartmouth Classic in Leverone Field House. COMPLETE MEET RESULTS
Pete Hamm added another ECAC qualification to the list for the Cardinals with a fifth-place finish in the 500-meter run. He posted a qualifying time of 1 minute and 7.89 seconds. Ben Jackson followed up with a third-place finish in the 800-meter run in a time of 1:58.40.
In the mile run, Mike Heymann came in fourth in a time of 4:25.79, Seth Yernye placed fifth after completing the race in 4:26.24, and Kyle Dunn recorded a personal-best time of 4:29.28, good enough for eighth place.
Just like the women, the men's 4x200 and 4x800 relay teams qualified for the ECAC Championships. The 4x200 team placed second in a time of 1:33.40 and the 4x800 quartet took first in 8:07.15.
In field events, Andrew Krug jumped his way to a third-place finish in the high jump, posting a mark of 6 feet and 2 inches. Meanwhile, Schuyler Field also placed third in the pole vault after launching over the bar at a height of 14-0. Jeff Stitt closed things out with a fifth-place finish in the triple jump with a length of 41-83/4.
The team travels to Syracuse next Saturday to compete in the Syracuse University Invitational.
Jan. 27, 2009
Heymann Cited by SUNYAC for Track Athlete of the Week
FREDONIA, N.Y. - The State University of New York Athletic Conference has announced the indoor track and field athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday.
In men's track, Plattsburgh State sophomore Mike Heymann (Tully High School) wins the honor after winning first place in the 3000-meter run in an ECAC Championship-qualifying time of 8 minutes and 42.82 seconds at the St. Lawrence Invitational.
Heymann is the first Cardinal to win such an award this season.
Jan. 24, 2009
Cardinals Have Good Showing at St. Lawrence Invitational
CANTON, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's indoor track and field team participated Saturday at the Saint Lawrence University Invitational, and placed fifth in the competition with 55 points, behind State University of New York Athletic Conference opponent Brockport but ahead of Oswego. The Golden Eagles came in third, while the Lakers placed seventh. COMPLETE MEET RESULTS
Andrew Krug won the high jump for the Cardinals with a leap of 6 feet and 3-1/2 inches after winning a jump off against Rochester Institute of Technology's Ryan Drymalski.
Schuyler Field placed third in the pole vault with a mark of 13-101/2.
Jeff Stitt closed out the field events for Plattsburgh with a third-place finish in the triple jump, posting a mark of 43-1.
Josh Mockus raced to a fifth-place showing in the 400-meter dash in a time of 52.37 seconds. He later teamed up with his brother Bryan, along with Charles Berg and Peter Hamm, for the 4x200-meter relay. The quartet qualified for the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships and placed third today with a time of 1 minute and 34.35 seconds.
Kevin Kieper came in third in the 500-meter dash in 1:09.74.
Placing first for the team was Mike Heymann in the 3000-meter run in an ECAC Championship-qualifying time of 8:42.82. He was joined in the event by Seth Yernye, who came in fourth in a time of 9:05.63.
Plattsburgh returns to competition next Saturday at the Dartmouth College Invitational in Hanover, N.H.
Jan. 22, 2009
Cochran Signs On as Assistant Coach
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Johnathan Cochran has been named assistant cross country and track&field coach at Plattsburgh State.
"I am very excited to have John join our staff. He is well educated in coaching all of the events in our sport, yet has a particular knack in coaching the field events," commented Cardinal head coach John Lynch. "I am also enthusiastic about the knowledge he will bring to our strength and conditioning program from his time spent earning his masters degree at Virginia Tech. On top of his coaching experience and knowledge of the sport, he cares about the development of the student-athlete as a whole, as well as the development of a unified team atmosphere."
Cochran earned his bachelor's degree in social science and physical education from Radford in 2003. He also received his USA Track and Field Coaching Certification the same year. In 2005, Cochran graduated from Radford once again with a master's degree in education. He went on to earn his certification for teaching history and physical education in 2007 and a second master's degree in sports performance from Virginia Tech in 2008.
"It is an honor to be working with the track athletes and Coach Lynch," Cochran said of his new appointment. "The athletes are very motivated about there running, making it a joy to work with them every day. I look forward to the indoor and outdoor seasons ahead."
Previously, Cochran worked as an assistant at Radford University from 2003-06. He helped coach the Highlanders to a Big South Conference runner-up finish while training the team's decathlon and pole vault competitors. He also assisted with the team's hurdlers and jumpers during his time with the team.
Having graduated from Radford in 2003, Cochran participated in cross country and track and field all four years, and competed on the swim team for two years as well. He was also a member of the Virginia Tech Triathlon team from 2006-07.
An active Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu competitor, Cochran was a member of the United States Navy and Naval Reserve from 1994-98 and involved in the ROTC at Radford from 1997-99. He was awarded an appointment to the Army Jump School in 1999.
He replaces Greg Wisser who resigned at the end of last season to join Vermont's coaching staff.
(TRANSACTION: Plattsburgh State - Johnathan Cochran appointed men's and women's assistant track&field and cross country coach.)
Jan. 17, 2009
Cardinals Place Third at St. Lawrence Indoor Classic
CANTON, N.Y. - The Plattsburgh State men's track and field team had its season debut on Saturday, scoring 116 points for third place at the St. Lawrence Indoor Classic held at Newell Field House. The Cardinals were just five points behind runner-up and conference foe Oswego State. COMPLETE MEET RESULTS
Seth Yernye claimed third-place in the mile run for the Cardinals. He finished the race in 4 minutes and 25.25 seconds. Plattsburgh picked up another third-place finish in the 4x200-meter relay, where Bryan Mockus, Josh Mockus, Peter Hamm and Charles Berg passed the baton to one another in 1:34.85.
Jeff Stitt took second in the triple jump with a mark of 41 feet and 10-3/4 inches. Claiming first in the field events were Andrew Krug and Schuyler Field. Krug jumped 6-33/4 in the high jump to take the top position and qualify for a spot at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships at the end of the season. Field propelled himself to a height of 12-111/2 and the top spot in the pole vault.
I" am satisfied with how we performed in our first meet of the season," Plattsburgh head coach John Lynch commented. "I believe everybody is pretty fit, so we will primarily be working on technical aspects as we look to improve throughout the season and hopefully finish in the top-five of the conference."
July 16, 2008
Dobson is a three-time USTFCA All-America Scholar
NEW ORLEANS - Plattsburgh State men's sprinter Jeff Dobson has earned scholar all-America accolades from the U.S. Track & Field Coaches Association for the third straight season, it was announced this week. Dobson brings to five the number of similar citations given to the Cardinals this season, joining fellow seniors Allison Busby, Alyssa Recny and Toni Wiszowaty and the rest of the Plattsburgh women's team. To qualify as an individual for this award, student-athletes must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average and an NCAA Championships-qualifying standard in their event during the in-/outdoor season.
A senior from Holtsville, N.Y. (Sachem High School), Dobson carried a 3.45 GPA as a criminal justice major and recorded a provisional-qualifying mark in the 400-meter dash to the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships. A 5-time All-SUNYAC performer, including first team honors this spring as the conference 400m outdoor champion, he also ran the anchor leg for the 4x400 outdoor relay that won four straight State University of New York Athletic Conference crowns during his career.
Dobson's career achievements also included three Academic All-SUNYAC and Commissioner's List certificates and three school records. In the classroom, he was named to the Dean's List three times and inducted into Alpha Delta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. Civic or extra-curricular activities included leaf-raking for senior citizens, fundraiser for Cardinals Walk with Special Olympians, Criminal Justice Club and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member.
Coach's Corner
The Plattsburgh State coaching staff creates a family atmosphere for the track and field student-athlete. The environment that we create as coaches (which includes a diverse group of individuals) allows for a learning experience to happen inside and outside the classroom.
While enduring three seasons which span the entire school year it is important to establish a discipline with the student-athletes. This discipline becomes reflective in their overall academic and competitive outcomes. We expect high standards to be met by the student-athletes. These standards are based on consistent evaluation on the track, field, and in the classroom. Within this framework we also promote the overall enjoyment of the collegiate athletics experience.
A Proud History
The Plattsburgh State men's track and field team has a rich history of All-Americans and National Championship performances. Fifteen Cardinals have reached All-America status and Plattsburgh State boasts two National Champions, Andy Hastings (1st in the 800, 1986) and Chris Verkey (1st in the 400 IH , 1998).
Plattsburgh's All-American performances have come in a variety of events including:
- 10,000m Run, 400m HH, 400m IH
- Pole Vault
- 4X400 Relay
- 200m Dash
- Discus, 35 lb. Weight,
- Shot Put, 800m Run
- 110m HH
The men's track & field team, like all intercollegiate athletics teams at Plattsburgh State, focuses on a commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community service.
Contact Information
For more information about Track & Field at Plattsburgh State, please contact:
John Lynch, Director (Distances)
Phone: (518) 564-4145
E-mail: lynchjp@plattsburgh.edu
Johnathan Cochran, Assistant Coach (Jumps, Multi)
Phone: (518) 564-4145
E-mail: jcoch001@plattsburgh.edu