Spring Sports News

Of the 8 spring sports teams, 6 went to national tournaments: women’s track and field, men’s track and field, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball, and women’s golf.  Women’s track and field placed a program best sixth place, with Senior Lisa Brown winning the javelin throw. The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association selected Tom Thorkelson ’70 as the 2009 Division III Central Regional Women’s Track and Field Coach of the Year. Softball earned third place in the NCAA championships.  Women’s golf took third place at the NCAA Championships, with Coach Scott Moe ’95 being named Midwest Regional Coach of the Year by the National Golf Coaches Association. It was a great spring for Gustie sports!  Thinking ahead to fall, check out the football schedule.