Men's Cross Country
Kimutai, Kiprotich compete for Chargers at NJCAA Div. II Championships
November 11, 2024
The Sandburg women’s cross country team and two men’s runners competed at the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Pole Green Park.
Koech wins Region 4 XC title as Sandburg women’s team, 2 men qualify for nationals
October 28, 2024
Linda Jepkogei Koech won the women’s title at the Region 4 Cross Country Championships on Saturday as the Chargers qualified one team and two individuals for nationals.
Kiprotich places 4th at Arrowhead Conference Championships
October 14, 2024
In the men’s 8K, freshman Mathias Kiprotich placed fifth to lead Sandburg and earn all-conference honors. Kiprotich finished the race in 30:02.9.
Jepngetich, Kiprotich each 6th for Chargers at Skyhawk Invitational
October 07, 2024
Joan Jepngetich and Mathias Kiprotich each placed sixth overall as the Sandburg cross country teams competed at the Sauk Valley Skyhawk Invitational on Saturday.
Chargers' Kamara aims to make difference in native Sierra Leone after returning to his 'second home'
September 24, 2024
Larry Kamara’s journey from Sierra Leone to the United States has shaped his determination to succeed as both a student and an athlete. Now, he’s focused on turning those challenges into opportunities for his home country.
Talley, Koech Chargers’ top runners at Bradley Intercollegiate
September 23, 2024
Up against a strong field largely consisting of four-year programs, the Sandburg men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Bradley Intercollegiate on Friday at Detweiller Park.
Sandburg XC teams open seasons Saturday at Sauk Valley
August 29, 2024
The Sandburg men’s and women’s cross country teams hope to continue their run of success under a new coach.
Sandburg introduces new Chargers athletics logo
August 19, 2024
As the Sandburg Chargers gear up for a new season, they have a new look to go with it. Sandburg recently completed a college-wide brand revitalization, which includes a refreshed logo for Chargers athletics.
Inaugural Coach Rodney Blue Charitable Run on Sept. 14
August 15, 2024
Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to register by Sept. 6 for this non-competitive event. Money raised will go toward the Coach Rodney Blue Cross Country Team Fund.
Schrader tabbed as new Sandburg cross country coach
August 05, 2024
Sandburg has hired Kim Schrader, who has decades of experience in college athletics and a longtime familiarity with the Galesburg-area running community, to lead the Chargers’ men’s and women’s cross country teams.
27 Chargers, 2 Sandburg teams named NJCAA All-Academic
July 18, 2024
Two Chargers were named NJCAA All-Academic First Team for recording a perfect 4.0 GPA. Another nine received second-team honors (3.80-3.99 GPA), and 16 earned third-team honors (3.60-3.79 GPA).
67 Chargers earn Academic All-Region 4 for spring semester
July 15, 2024
Nineteen Chargers had a perfect 4.0 GPA, and each Sandburg team was represented within that group of student-athletes with an unblemished GPA.
Sandburg mourns passing of cross country coach Rodney Blue
July 06, 2024
Sandburg mourns the loss of cross country coach Rodney Blue, a Chargers alumnus who returned to lead the program to its most successful stretch ever, who died Tuesday at age 66.
61 Chargers get Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors
June 25, 2024
Carl Sandburg College boasted 61 student-athletes who earned Academic All-Arrowhead Conference honors in the 2023-24 academic year. All 11 Chargers teams had at least one player named academic all-conference.
Yego, Kimaiyo Lead Sandburg Women’s XC Team at Nationals; Men Place 28th
November 13, 2023
The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams closed their seasons at the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships on Saturday afternoon at John Hunt Park.
Chargers Sweep Individual Titles, Win Men’s Championship at Arrowhead Conference Meet
October 16, 2023
The Carl Sandburg College cross country teams swept the individual titles, won the men’s championship and had six total runners earn all-conference honors as they hosted the Arrowhead Conference Championships on Saturday morning.