When I was told my beat this semester would be cross country and golf, I didn’t know what to expect.I’ve never dealt with either of these sports, and I never really cared too much about them. But when...

Senior Scott Hilditch’s third-place finish propelled the Kent State men’s cross country team to a tie for second place at the Mid-American Conference Championship meet in Kalamazoo, Mich., Saturday.The...

After winning its first Mid-American Conference title in school history last season, the Kent State men’s cross country team is labeled as the underdog this year.In the preseason, the Flashes were picked...

After a dismal performance at the Lehigh-Brooks Paul Short race Oct. 2, the Kent State cross country team needed a boost of confidence.The boost came in the form of a second-place finish by both the men’s...

The Kent State cross country team will be entering its “peak” stage soon with the Mid-American Conference Championship meet only a couple weeks away.Peaking shows a runner’s true ability at a specific...

Kent State cross country coach Mark Croghan described the Flashes’ performance this weekend as disappointing.The men’s team finished tied for 25th, while the women finished 26th in the 42-team field...

Men’s golfReturning Champion: Kent StateKey Challenger: ToledoThe Dark horse: Eastern MichiganWomen’s golfReturning champion: Kent StateKey Challenger: None. The Flashes have never failed to win a...

Click for larger sizeCross country is not just a bunch of people running around in short shorts.The sport involves complex strategy and intensive pre-race planning. But being fast doesn’t hurt.The Stater...

Kent State senior runner Alex Lizarribar felt disappointed after leading the women’s cross country team to a first-place finish at the Buffalo Stampede.Lizarribar finished second overall in the race,...

Men’s runnersScott Hilditch broke the course record at the Tommy Evans Invitational in Akron en route to his first place finish in Kent State men’s cross country team’s first meet of the season.The...

Audrey Maheu is determined to lead this season.That determination, according to the junior cross country runner’s coach, sets her apart from other athletes.“I wouldn’t call her a perfectionist so...

Kiplangat Tisia wants to make a name for himself.The sophomore cross country runner from Koiybey, Kenya came to the United States two years ago to attend college and show off his running ability.“I really...