<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:15 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><title>RSS - Women's Cross Country News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Women's Cross Country News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2012-13 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2012-13_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 29 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, recognition of student-athlete winners of Lehigh University awards and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Student-athletes enjoy unique experiece in Croatia over spring break</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/student-athletes_enjoy_unique_experiece_in_croatia_over_spring_break.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Over spring break, a group of six student-athletes were accompanied by two members of the Lehigh faculty, on the trip of a lifetime to Croatia. The purpose of the trip was to provide a collaboratively-developed and intentionally-designed study abroad experience for student-athletes over spring break. It targeted a population of students who might not otherwise have this co-curricular learning and leadership development opportunity.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh women’s cross country places 11 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_women’s_cross_country_places_11_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team placed 11 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, announced Wednesday. Highlighted by the Mountain Hawks’ senior co-captains Samantha Andersen and Victoria Berard, Lehigh was ranked third among Patriot League opponents with its 11 members.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks look back at 2012 season at annual banquet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_look_back_at_2012_season_at_annual_banquet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team held its annual banquet on December 9 to reflect on yet another strong season. The Mountain Hawks gathered at the University Center to hold a luncheon, awards ceremony and a season reflection by head coach Debbie Utesch. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh tied for second in initial Presidents' Cup standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_tied_for_second_in_initial_presidents_cup_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League announced its initial Presidents’ Cup standings on Tuesday with Lehigh tied for second overall at the completion of the fall season. Lehigh checks in with 32 points and tops the men’s overall standings with 16 points. The Mountain Hawk women are tied for fifth place with 16 points.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:15:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks finish 15th at Mid-Atlantic Regionals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_finish_15th_at_mid-atlantic_regionals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 15th out of 31 competing squads at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in University Park, Pa. The Mountain Hawks recorded a combined score of 457 points, finishing just six points behind Loyola (Md.). Senior Julia Perry was Lehigh’s top performing runner, taking 62nd after crossing the line in 22:14 on the 6K course. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers are next for Mountain Hawks</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mid-atlantic_qualifiers_are_next_for_mountain_hawks.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After a fourth-place finish at the Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh women’s cross country team will compete at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers on the campus of Penn State University on Friday, November 9. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to ride the momentum from their best finish at the Patriot League Championships since notching third place in 2008 race. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:16:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh to run at Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_to_run_at_mid-atlantic_qualifiers.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In the midst of one of their best seasons in history, the Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams will seek to build on their Patriot League Championships performances as the Mountain Hawks will compete in this Friday’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers in University Park, Pa. at 12 p.m. The men will be running in hopes for a return to Louisville, Ky., while the women will be seeking their first trip to the Bluegrass state for a chance to compete at the NCAA Championships.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks finish fourth at Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_finish_fourth_at_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Behind a fourth-place finish by senior Julia Perry, the Lehigh women’s cross country team took fourth place in the 2012 Patriot League Championships in Hamilton N.Y. Perry was the top Lehigh performer, finishing in 22:41.4 on Harry H. Lang course, followed by sophomore Ingrid Simon who crossed the line in 23:22.0 for 11th place. The fourth-place finish is the best for the women since taking third in the 2008 Patriot League Championships. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to race for first title of fall season</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/mountain_hawks_to_race_for_first_title_of_fall_season.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The first Patriot League champion will be crowned on Saturday, as the cross country teams will take to the Harry H. Lang course in Hamilton, N.Y. in search of the first title of the fall 2012 season. After a 24th-place finish in a star-studded field at the Pre-Nationals in Louisville, Ky., the Lehigh men’s cross country team will be seeking its first Patriot League Championship. The women will be in search of their second title in school history, the lone championship coming in the fall of 1992.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks seek Patriot League title Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_seek_patriot_league_title_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will be in search of the Patriot League crown this Saturday when it treks to Hamilton, N.Y. to compete in the 2012 Patriot League Championships on the Harry H. Lang course at the campus of Colgate. Led by senior Julia Perry and junior co-captains Tori Berard and Sam Andersen, the Mountain Hawks will be in search of their second title in school history, the lone championship coming in 1992.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh meets Olympic medalist during training week</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_meets_olympic_medalist_during_training_week.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[During an off-week between meets, the Lehigh women’s cross country team was able to meet Olympic medalist Shalene Flanagan at the Sand Island Park where the 2008 Bronze medal award winner was making an appearance to take pictures, sign autographs and connect with fans. The team was thrilled to meet Flanagan as she exemplifies one of the best in her sport. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:35:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks finish 15th at Princeton Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_finish_15th_at_princeton_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 15th of 25 teams at the Princeton Invitational Saturday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks scored a total of 379 points. Junior Hannah Pierce was the top finisher for Lehigh, crossing the line in 22:54 for a 58th-place finish. Next up for Lehigh will be the Patriot League Championships, hosted by Colgate in Hamilton, N.Y. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:43:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks set to compete at Princeton Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_set_to_compete_at_princeton_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will travel to Princeton, N.J. to compete in the Princeton Invitational this Saturday. The event will be the first for the Mountain Hawks since the Paul Short Run on Sept. 28 and will be the first time they travel away from the Goodman Campus Course this season. This will be the final tune-up before the Mountain Hawks compete at the Patriot League Championships in Hamilton, N.Y. on Saturday, October 27. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:18:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rauch Fieldhouse renovations feature Wall of Champions unveiling</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/rauch_fieldhouse_renevations_feature_wall_of_champions_unveiling.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[A crowd of nearly 250 gathered at Rauch Fieldhouse on Saturday, September 29 to celebrate the facility’s renovations and to honor alumnus Ken Jones ’83. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by current and former track and field athletes and coaches; and friends, family members, and fraternity brothers of Ken Jones, a former track and field student-athlete and member of Chi Psi fraternity, who passed away in May 2011.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:40:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks finish 30th at Paul Short Run</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_finish_30th_at_paul_short_run.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In a field of 40 colleges in the women’s college Gold 6K race, the Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 30th with an overall score of 840 points. The Mountain Hawks’ top performer was senior Julia Perry who placed 146th out of the 360 finishers with a time of 22:37. It was just Perry’s second cross country race of her career as she edged out junior Hannah Pierce who finished 162nd in 22:47 as the second Lehigh finisher. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh completes 39th Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_completes_39th_paul_short_run_presented_by_brooks.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University was the site of the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks as more than 5,000 athletes and 400 schools traveled from across the nation to compete in the prestigious event. The Lehigh men’s cross country team finished ninth in a field of 37 teams in the men’s college Gold 8K, its best finish of the decade, as the women’s cross country team took 30th of 40 in the women’s college Gold 6K. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh to compete in 39th Brooks-Paul Short Run</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_to_compete_in_39th_brooks-paul_short_run.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University will yet again be the site of one of the largest cross country meets in the nation when over 5,000 runners from over 400 teams will be in the spotlight as the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks, kicks off on Friday morning. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m. with the Open Women’s 6K race and last until 5:45 p.m. Last year, the Lehigh men finished in 20th place out of 45 teams, while the women took home 24th out of 45 squads in the prestigious event. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>39th Annual Brooks-Paul Short Run set to begin Friday on Goodman Campus</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/39th_annual_brooks-paul_short_run_set_to_begin_friday_on_goodman_campus.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University will yet again be the site of one of the largest cross country meets in the nation when over 5,000 runners from over 400 teams will be in the spotlight as the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks, kicks off on Friday morning. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m. with the Open Women’s 6K race and last until 5:45 p.m. Last year, the Lehigh men finished in 20th place out of 45 teams, while the women took home 24th out of 45 squads in the prestigious event. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks extend win streak to eight dual meets over rival Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_extend_win_streak_to_eight_dual_meets_over_rival_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team won its eighth straight dual meet against rival Lafayette by a final score of 17-46 on Friday night on the Goodman Campus Course, including a win by senior Julia Perry, who crossed the line in 22:35. The Mountain Hawks finished four of the first five runners on Friday night and finished nine of the top 10 athletes on the 6K course. Perry’s win was the first of her collegiate career in her first ever collegiate run.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:40:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps rival Lafayette at annual dual meet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_sweeps_rival_lafayette_at_annual_dual_meet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The men’s and women’s cross country teams completed the collective sweep over rival Lafayette on Friday night, defeating the Leopards to extend the consecutive dual meet victories to 14 and eight, respectively. For the men, junior co-captain Tyler Mueller won his second consecutive race, finishing in 24:54 in the first 8K run of 2012. Senior Julia Perry won her first collegiate meet for the women, crossing the line in 22:35. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:56:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh vs. Lafayette rekindles on Friday in cross country</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_vs_lafayette_rekindles_on_friday_in_cross_country.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh vs. Lafayette battle will renew once again on Friday when the men’s and women’s cross country teams meet on the Goodman Campus Course at 5:45 p.m. for their annual dual race with the rival Leopards. The men’s team will be seeking its 14th consecutive victory over Lafayette while the women will be seeking their seventh straight win against the Leopards. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh names Andersen and Berard 2012 captains</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_names_andersen_and_berard_2012_captains.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team announced on Thursday that seniors Samantha Andersen and Tori Berard have been named the fall captains for the 2012 season. The captains were announced at a team meeting between head coach Debbie Utesch and her squad on the eve of a meet against rival Lafayette.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to host Lafayette in dual meet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_to_host_lafayette_in_dual_meet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will be in search of its eighth consecutive dual meet victory over rival Lafayette when the Mountain Hawks host the Leopards on Friday, Sept. 14 at 5:45 p.m. The Mountain Hawks finished second in the Lehigh Invitational on Aug. 31, falling just 24 points shy of Delaware, but placed three runners inside the top 10.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh takes home second in Lehigh Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_takes_home_second_in_lehigh_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished second in Friday night’s Lehigh Invitational after finishing three runners in the top 10. The Mountain Hawks top finisher, Hannah Pierce, crossed the line in sixth place with a time of 22:57.91. Lehigh was clipped by Delaware after finishing with an overall team score of 50. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks set to host Lehigh Invitational Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_set_to_host_lehigh_invitational_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team is ready to open its 2012 season by hosting the Lehigh Invitational at the Goodman Campus Course on Friday. The Mountain Hawks took first place in last year’s race and return five runners that placed inside the top 13 including Shannon Nelson who finished sixth with a time of 22:57.40.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Season Preview: Lehigh women’s cross country ready for 2012 campaign</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/season_preview_lehigh_women’s_cross_country_ready_for_2012_campaign.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will rely on new faces to lead the pack in order to fill voids left by the spring graduates to compete in the upcoming season. With the return of experienced runners, including senior Samantha Andersen and junior Jessica Kendzor, Lehigh is primed for 2012. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pierce named to Division I All-Academic USTFCCCA Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/pierce_named_to_division_i_all-academic_ustfccca_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Katherine Pierce was named to the Division I All-Academic U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Team while Lehigh was among 171 institutions whose program earned All-Academic status posting a GPA of 3.00 or better. Pierce was among a record breaking 676 student-athletes on the team.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:14:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record 11 Mountain Hawks named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/record_11_mountain_hawks_named_arthur_ashe_jr_sports_scholars.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[A record 11 Lehigh student-athletes were recently recognized as recipients of the 2012 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award as named earlier this week by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Eight different Lehigh athletic programs are represented, including men’s and women’s cross country and track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s golf, women’s swimming and diving, women’s soccer and softball.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three from Lehigh honored by LVAIAW </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/three_from_lehigh_honored_by_lvaiaw_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three Mountain Hawks were recognized Tuesday at the annual LVAIAW (Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) awards luncheon at Starters Riverport. Seniors Genna Pepe (soccer) and Katherine Pierce (track & field/cross country) were recognized within their respective sports while Julie Fernandez (softball) was named the Outstanding Athlete at Lehigh.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:48:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2011-12_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 30 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh places 13 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_places_13_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team placed 13 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Six Mountain Hawks earned at least a 3.60 GPA, landing them on Lehigh’s Dean List as well capping off a stellar cross country season on and off the course. Senior design arts major Megan Hetzel led the way with a perfect 4.00, her fourth straight year on the Honor Roll. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh’s first Patriot League Championship team honored </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh’s_first_patriot_league_championship_team_honored_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh welcomed home members of the 1992 women’s cross country team Saturday, as a luncheon was held to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Patriot League Championship, the first-ever Patriot League Championship captured by any Lehigh team. The champions and their families were invited to return to campus for the event as part of a larger celebration of 40 years of women at Lehigh.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:32:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks place 17th at Regionals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_place_17th_at_regionals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women's cross country team placed 17th at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers with 457 points. In her final cross country race in the Brown and White, senior Katherine Pierce capped an illustrious career with a 43rd-place finish and a time of 23:07.4 while freshman Savanna Plombon capped off an impressive rookie campaign with a 77th-place finish in 24:04.7.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks set to compete at Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_set_to_compete_mid-atlantic_qualifiers.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women'scross country team will compete at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Qualifying race on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in Princess Anne, Md. The Mountain Hawks will look to cap off a successful season by hoping to improve upon their current No. 13 regional ranking. Lehigh finished ninth last year led by Katherine Pierce who finished 27th, as she will be looking to finish inside the Top 25 this year.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:48:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pierce named to Academic All-Patriot League Team </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/pierce_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Katherine Pierce was named to the Cross Country Academic All-League Team, as announced by the league on Tuesday. It is Pierce’s second time as a member. The Alfred, Maine native earned All-Patriot League First Team honors after finishing second overall at the 2011 Championships. Pierce not only has excelled on the course, but in the classroom as well. 
]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks fifth in Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_fifth_in_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Led by senior Katherine Pierce, the Lehigh women’s cross country team finished fifth in the Patriot League Championships on a snowy Saturday on the Goodman Campus. Pierce placed second with a time of 22:05.40 to earn All-Patriot League laurels for a third straight season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:20:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s cross country set to host Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/women’s_cross_country_set_to_host_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[It’s the meet that the Lehigh women’s cross country team prepares for from Day 1. From staying in shape in the summer to the preseason work outs, the Mountain Hawks are set for their most important race of the season to-date as they host the Patriot League Championships on Goodman Campus at noon. Lehigh will be looking to improve on its seventh-place place finish in last year’s championship.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks take fourth at Lafayette Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_take_fourth_at_lafayette_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team placed fourth of 12 teams with 121 points at the Lafayette Invitational Saturday. The Mountain Hawks were led by Megan Hetzel who finished ninth overall out of 108 runners with a time of 22:23.7. Victoria Berard and Katherine Howley were close behind as the duo placed 13th and 14th respectively. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks finish 13th at Penn State Nationals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_finish_13th_at_penn_state_nationals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 13th out of 29 teams with 390 points at the Penn State National Invitational on Friday morning. Senior Katherine Pierce led the way for the Mountain Hawks with a 32nd place finish and a time of 22:24 while freshman Savanna Plombon placed 54th with a time of 22:58. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks split up squad for pair of races</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_split_up_squad_for_pair_of_races.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will split up its squad as it has two races in two days. The Mountain Hawks will travel to the Penn State National Invitational Friday at 11:00 a.m. and the Lafayette Invitational Saturday at 10:45 a.m. Lehigh will be running on fresh legs after 13 days without competition as the Mountain Hawks compete in their last races before Patriot League Championships.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:26:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plombon earns second-straight weekly league award</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/plombon_earns_second-straight_weekly_league_award.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second week in a row, freshman Savanna Plombon was named the Patriot League female Rookie Runner of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. The Frederick, Md. native placed 84th of 396 runners with a personal-best of 22:02 leading the Mountain Hawks to a 24th-place finish at the Paul Short Run, their best finish since 2008. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:32:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks place 24th at Paul Short Run</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/mountain_hawks_place_24th_at_paul_short_run.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh hosted the 38th-annual Paul Short Run presented by Brooks on Friday at the Goodman Campus and came away with a 24th-place finish out of 45 teams in the women’s Gold 6K race. The Mountain Hawks were led by Katherine Pierce who placed 66th overall out of 396 runners with a time of 21:44. It was Lehigh’s best team finish since it placed 17th in 2008.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:01:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pierce, Plombon honored with Patriot League weekly awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/pierce_plombon_honored_with_patriot_league_weekly_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Katherine Pierce was named the Patriot League Runner of the Week while freshman Savanna Plombon was named the Patriot League Rookie Runner of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Pierce placed first at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet Friday with a time of 21:54.6 and Plombon finished second with a time of 22:11.6. The duo led Lehigh to its seventh straight Lafayette dual meet win.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:49:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s cross country wins seventh straight Lafayette dual </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/women’s_cross_country_wins_seventh_straight_lafayette_dual_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team defeated Lafayette 20-39 on Friday for the Mountain Hawks' seventh straight Lafeyette dual victory. Katherine Pierce finished the 6k first overall with a time of 21:54.6 while Savanna Plombon took second with a time of 22:11.6. The pair was part of seven Lehigh runners that finished in the top 10. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:44:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh set to host rival Lafayette in dual meet Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_set_to_host_rival_lafayette_in_dual_meet_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will renew its annual rivalry with Lafayette when it takes on the Leopards in a dual meet Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Mountain Hawks have defeated Lafayette in each of the last six dual meets. The women’s cross country team will be the first Lehigh athletics team of the year to take part in the Lehigh/Lafayette series, something they take a lot of pride in.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s cross country places fifth at Iona Meet of Champions</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/women’s_cross_country_places_fifth_at_iona_meet_of_champions.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished fifth overall with 125 points at the Iona Meet of Champions on Saturday improving on its fifth place finish at the meet last year. For the second race in a row, it was freshman Savanna Plombon who had the highest finish for the Mountain Hawks, placing eighth with a time of 22:45.94 while Lehigh had three runners inside the Top 20.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh travels to race at Iona College Meet of Champions</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_travels_to_race_at_iona_college_meet_of_champions.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team will race at the Iona College Meet of Champions this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, N.Y. The Mountain Hawks will look to improve upon their sixth place finish at last year’s Meet of Champions and will be looking to use their momentum after a dominant win at the Lehigh Invitational on September 2nd.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:43:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s cross country takes first at Lehigh Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/women’s_cross_country_takes_first_at_lehigh_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team was hoping to use its momentum from a great finish from the 2010 season. And that’s exactly what they did in the first race of 2011 as the Mountain Hawks took first place at Friday’s 6K Lehigh Invitational. Lehigh placed seven runners inside the top 13 as freshman Savanna Plombon led the way for the Mountain Hawks finishing second with a time of 22:05.50.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women's cross country set to host Lehigh Invitational Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/womens_cross_country_set_to_host_lehigh_invitational_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team is set to kick off its 2011 season when it hosts the Lehigh Invitational on Friday at the Goodman Campus Course at 6:15 p.m. The Mountain Hawks finished second in last year’s race and return four runners who finished in the Top 20 including Katherine Pierce who finished second overall with a time of 22:31.8.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>