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Chloe Susset runs like the Abilene wind

November 1, 2013 by Jimmy Isbell

For Chloe Susset, running for the Abilene Christian cross country team is more than just staying in shape. Chloe grew up in a small town of Clery Vexin, France, with a population of about 420 people. She dreamed of traveling all over the world, and soon realized her ticket would be her legs. When she turned four years old she discovered her ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats compete for Southland

November 1, 2013 by Emily Seidel

After an intense 5-meet season, the ACU Cross Country team headed to Lake Charles, La. to compete in the Southland Conference Champion- ships today. The championship races will give the Wildcats an opportunity to finish a tough season with a state- ment: that cross country is once again ready to rise to the standards that have made the sport a ... [Read More…]

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Susset wins, leads Wildcats to 2nd

October 15, 2013 by Daniel Zepeda

The women's cross country team finished second at the Incarnate Word Cardinal Invitational over the weekend. ACU was led by senior Chloe Susset who won her event, the 6K with a posted time of 22:30 minutes. The men's side finished fourth behind third place Texas Pan-American. ACU finished with a score of 93, two points shy of third ... [Read More…]

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New coaches prepare for season

August 23, 2013 by Brittney Johnson

This summer, ACU welcomed two new highly decorated coaches to the Wildcat family, as of May 2013 Head Coach Keith Barnier  and as of July 2013 Assistant Coach Drew Graham. Barnier comes from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), where he recently led the Dragons to a sixth place national computer ranking during the indoor season, highest in ... [Read More…]

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New coaches prepare for season

August 23, 2013 by Brittney Johnson

This summer, ACU welcomed two new highly decorated coaches to the Wildcat family, as of May 2013 Head Coach Keith Barnier and as of July 2013 Assistant Coach Drew Graham. Barnier comes from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), where he recently led the Dragons to a sixth place national computer ranking during the indoor season, highest ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats hope to bring home LSC title

October 19, 2012 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU cross country team is coming off a team victory at Midwestern State, and hopes to carry this momentum to Lawton, Okla. for the Lone Star Conference championship October 20th. First year head coach Chris Ward arrived on the scene a little late, but the team has continued to improve every week, and will have a chance to peak this weekend ... [Read More…]

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Ward hired as cross country coach

September 6, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Athletics Department announced on Wednesday the hiring of Chris Ward as the new head cross country coach. Ward will also be an assistant coach for distance for the Wildcats' track and field team. "I was excited to hear that news," Ward said. "I'm happy about the opportunity to come to this great university along with the tradition it ... [Read More…]

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Cross country season comes to an end

December 2, 2011 by Kristin Goodspeed

Cross country ended its season Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Division II NCAA National Championships in Spokane, Wash. Juniors Chloe Susset and Alyse Goldsmith were the only two Wildcats to qualify for the meet. Susset finished the 6k course in 59th place, running a time of 22:55.0, followed by Goldsmith in 107th, with a time of 23:49.8. Head coach ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Sportscast December 3, 2011

December 1, 2011 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Sportscast we look at the women's basketball game against UT-Permian Basin, men's basketball's 4-1 start of the season, a recap of cross country at the national meet, a recap of soccer in the elite eight and which volleyball players were awarded with South Central Region honors. Video/editing by Marcus Bowen, Kristin ... [Read More…]

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Top athlete looks forward to national meet

November 18, 2011 by Kristin Goodspeed

Cross country runner Chloe Susset, junior business management major from France, was voted Women's Athlete of the Year for the NCAA Division II's South Central Region. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association honored Susset with this award Tuesday, Nov. 8. Susset is the fourth Wildcat cross country member to receive the ... [Read More…]

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