North Carolina Cross Country news

Track And Field Celebrates A Night Of Service And Achievement

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:11:12 EST

The University of North Carolina track and field program celebrated a year's worth of academic and athletic achievement at the annual team party last night. But a greater meaning brought the team together to celebrate charity.

Five Named All-Region for 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:28:26 EST

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announces All-Region teams, landing five Tar Heels with honors.

No At-Large Championship Bids For UNC

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:15:25 EST

NCAA Release

The 2009 season ended for the University of North Carolina cross country teams after their Regional performances on Saturday fell just short of qualifying for the NCAA National Championships.

Women Place Fifth, Men Sixth at Southeast Regional

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:27:09 EST

Complete Release in PDF Format

The North Carolina men's and women's cross country teams took their chances in the post-season on Saturday at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, finishing sixth and fifth, respectively. The Tar Heels will have to wait until Sunday to see if their post-season dreams can come true when the NCAA will announce at-large bids.

Tar Heels Headed to NCAA Regionals

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:56:21 EST

Southeast Regional Host Site

The University of North Carolina cross country teams are headed to Louisville, Kent., for their chance to make All-Regional honors and a bid to the NCAA National Championships.

Women Take Fifth, Men Sixth at ACCs

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:29:56 EST

The North Carolina cross country program competed in the 2009 ACC Championships on Saturday at WakeMed Soccer Park. The women took home fifth place and the men reached their goal of a sixth place finish, all while adding 13 new personal records among the Tar Heel runners.

ACC Championships Preview

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:49:38 EST

Coach Watson ACC Preview podcast

The North Carolina cross country teams head to Raleigh, N.C., this weekend for ACC Championships. Head coach Peter Watson podcasts with Helen Buchanan about what fans could expect from the Tar Heels.

Women Break Into National Rankings

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:25 EST

Podcast with Coach Peter Watson

USTFCCCA Women's Week 4 National Rankings

USTFCCCA Women's Week 4 Regional Rankings

USTFCCCA Men's Week 4 Regional Rankings

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released national rankings today, moving the Tar Heel women into the 28th slot.

Women Take Outstanding Finish at Pre-National

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:40:14 EST

Complete Meet Results

The University of North Carolina cross country teams faced big competition at Saturday's NCAA Pre-National Meet, but the Tar Heels were able to hold their own against some nationally ranked opponents. The women took an impressive eighth place finish out of 37 teams and the men took home 21st after taking on the muddy trails at Indiana State.

Tar Heels Head to NCAA Pre-Nationals

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:47:55 EST

Podcast with Adam Cunningham

Race Assignments

Complete Women's Race Rosters

Complete Men's Race Rosters

The University of North Carolina women's and men's cross country program will head to Terre Haute, Ind., to participate in the 2009 NCAA Pre-National Meet.

Carolina Moves Up In Regional Rankings

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:12:12 EST

Week 3 Women's Regional Rankings

Week 3 Men's Regional Rankings

After preseason rankings at seventh for the women and tenth for the men, USTFCCA moved the Tar Heels up in the second and third weeks of competition.

Carolina Shows Strides at Notre Dame Invite

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:49:23 EST

Notre Dame Invitational Results

The University of North Carolina cross country program placed 12th for the women and 15th for the men in South Bend, Ind., on Friday. The Tar Heels showed that they are making quick strides at their goal of performing well on the national level.

Notre Dame Invitational Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:46:26 EST

Podcast with Head Coach Peter Watson

Carolina Cross Country heads to South Bend, Ind., on Friday to compete at the Notre Dame Invitational. Coach Watson podcasts about what his teams are striving for.

Mariana Lucena Podcasts About Her Win

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:47:20 EST

Podcast with Mariana Lucena

Flotrack Interview with Lauren Holesh

Freshman Mariana Lucena won the women's UNC Challenge on Friday, September 18th. She opens up about that win and being a part of Carolina Cross Country. Also, senior Lauren Holesh is featured on Flotrack.org.

Evan Watchempino Podcasts About UNC Challenge

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:39:12 EST

Podcast with Evan Watchempino

Sophomore Evan Watchempino sat down with Helen Buchanan to give an insight on his winning race at the UNC Challenge and preparing for the rest of the season.