2024-25 Sandburg women's cross country news

Koech wins Region 4 XC title as Sandburg women’s team, 2 men qualify for nationals
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.

Koech, Chargers win Arrowhead Conference XC titles
Koech, Chargers win Arrowhead Conference XC titles

October 14, 2024

Led by individual champion Linda Jepkogei Koech, the Sandburg women's cross country team cruised to the conference title at the Arrowhead Conference Championships on Saturday at Kishwaukee.

Jepngetich, Kiprotich each 6th for Chargers at Skyhawk Invitational
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.

Sandburg women’s cross country 25th in USTFCCCA rankings
Sandburg women’s cross country 25th in USTFCCCA rankings

September 05, 2024

Coming off an impressive opening race, the Sandburg women’s cross country team earned a spot in the first national poll of the season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Sandburg women sweep top 3 spots at Sauk Valley Early Season Opener
Sandburg women sweep top 3 spots at Sauk Valley Early Season Opener

September 03, 2024

Sandburg swept the top three spots in the women’s race, highlighting a solid day for the Chargers cross country teams Saturday at the Sauk Valley Early Season Opener.

Sandburg XC teams open seasons Saturday at Sauk Valley
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 Chargers athletic logo
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
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.

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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.