http://www.odaconline.com en-us en-us http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/113012-fall-sportsmanship The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/113012-fall-sportsmanship 2012-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/201211180wa74v Bridgewater College senior Olivia Mills and Lynchburg College junior Cody Stanton both finished inside the top-35 in their respective races to earn All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. The duo leads an ODAC contingent that included eight individuals and the LC men's team. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/201211180wa74v 2012-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/video/2012-13/111512-fall-champs-recap ODAC teams treated fans to a series of outstanding fall tournaments and championships to cap the conference season. The 2012 ODAC Fall Championships Video Recap provides highlights from the men's and women's cross country championships, field hockey final, men's soccer title game, women's soccer championship and the final match of the volleyball tournament. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/video/2012-13/111512-fall-champs-recap 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/20121111s30bdv Lynchburg College captured its third straight men's cross country regional title on Saturday as ODAC schools were among those competing at the 2012 South/Souteast Regionals hosted by Emory University. The Hornets earned an automatic team bid to the NCAA Championships, while four men and four women automatically qualified as individual competitors. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/20121111s30bdv 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/xcountry/2012meet/102712-xc-recap Lynchburg and Washington and Lee split the 2012 ODAC Cross Country Championship races on Saturday. The Hornets came out on top in the men's 8K race, while the Generals earned #1 billing through the women's 6K chase. LC's Cody Stanton and BC's Olivia Mills (both pictured) won the individual crowns. It's the second straight win for Mills. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/xcountry/2012meet/102712-xc-recap 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-1017 In this week's ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. go in-depth into football and men's and women's cross country. They're joined by Guilford freshman quarterback Matt Pawlowski, who has led the Quakers to two straight wins in conference play. Washington and Lee women's cross country coach Kris Hoey also joins the program as she talks about her squad and the upcoming ODAC championships. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-1017 2012-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 Swimming opened its campaign with a handful of meets over the past week, while fall sports are just a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Luke Sohl, BC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Robert Stephens, H-SC (MSOC); Dessie Dupuy, LC (WSOC); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL); Patrick Thomas, CUA (FBALL); Amber VanHorn, SU (FHOC); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Stephanie Foster, W&L (SWIM). Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 Competitions is as tight as ever in the conference this season, leading to some outstanding performances by ODAC student-athletes. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Vance Hendren, R-MC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Robert Smith, GC (FB); Katie Long, BC (VBALL); Kyle Fuller, R-MC (MGOLF); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Freddy Gomez, GC (MS); Jasmine O'Neill, GC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF). Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 2012-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 Standings are beginning to take shape as teams continue deeper in the conference portions of their schedules. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Cross Trued, R-MC (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); John Dozier III, VWC (MGOLF); Becca Logan, HU (WS); Brian Cornell, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC). Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 2012-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 All of the conference sports have entered into the league play portions of their schedules, and athletes have show they're in stellar form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Grace England, RC (WXC); Max Quellhorst, W&L (MSOC); Kelli Uresti, GC (WSOC); Colby Lewis, LC (MG); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Danny Grogg, BC (FB); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VB); Willie Logan, BC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG). Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 2012-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0917-week03 A brand new award is added to this week's ODAC Players of the Week as women's golf began its inaugural events as an ODAC sport. Those earning weekly honors include (picture, l-r, t-b): Cody Stanton, LC (MXC); Leidy J. Arias Bernal, LC (WXC); Kevin Gorman, BC (MSOC); Carmen Graves, RC (WSOC); John Dozier III, VWC (MG); Sarah DeLuca, SU (FH); Mitchell Thompson, W&L (FB); Mallory Slade, VWC (VB); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG). Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0917-week03 2012-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0910-week02 The season continues to press on with several ODAC athletes continue to impress in early contests, including this week's ODAC Players of the Week. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Sawyer Janes, BC (MSOC); Bre Ingargiola, VWC (WSOC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC); Alexandra Darrow, SU (FH); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Kala Guy, VWC (VBALL); Paul Forney, E&H (FBALL). Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0910-week02 2012-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0904-week01 The first weekend of action is in the books, and that means it's time for the first awards of the 2012-13 athletic seasons. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Zach Colby, W&L (MSOC); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Shelly Milks, LC (FHOC); Kyle Boden, E&H (FBALL); Jamie Cockerham, E&H (VBALL); Drew Pappas, CUA (FBALL). Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0904-week01 2012-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/videos/082812-xc-preview-flynn Bridgewater men's and women's cross country coach, Brian Flynn, previews his teams coming into the 2012 season. His women's runners were tabbed #1 in the ODAC preseason poll, while the Eagles' men were selected second by the league's coaches. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/videos/082812-xc-preview-flynn 2012-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/082712-wxc-preseasonpoll Bridgewater collected nine first place votes and 81 total points to stand atop the 2012 ODAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll. Washington and Lee secured the remaining top nod on the way to 72 tallies, and Virginia Wesleyan rounds out the top three with 55 points in the annual coaches' survey. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/082712-wxc-preseasonpoll 2012-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/082712-mxc-preseasonpoll Lynchburg collected eight first place votes on the way to 98 poll points to lead the 2012 ODAC Men’s Cross Country Preseason Poll. Bridgewater sits second with 86 tallies, including a pair of top nods, followed by Roanoke with 71 points. Guilford received the remaining first place vote as part of 69 points in the annual coaches' survey. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2012-13/releases/082712-mxc-preseasonpoll 2012-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/061612-rand-cooper Randolph College named Bill Cooper as its first head coach of the newly-formed indoor and outdoor track and field program Friday. Cooper will begin recruiting for the programs, which will start competing in 2013-2014. He will also serve as head coach of Randolph's men's and women's cross country teams. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/061612-rand-cooper 2012-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/releases/111211-regionals For the second straight year, the Lynchburg men's cross country team highlighted the ODAC's contingent at the South/Southeast Regionals on Saturday as the Hornets won the team title. LC's team plus five individuals from ODAC schools will compete in the nationals. On the women's side, at least two individuals will travel to Oshkosh, Wisc., next weekend. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/releases/111211-regionals 2011-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/videos/102911-championship-recap Lynchburg and Bridgewater took home the men's and women's titles, respectively, at the 2011 ODAC Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Claytor Nature Center in Bedford, Va. BC's Olivia Mills won the women's individual crown, while Roanoke's Tim Smith secured the men's top award. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/videos/102911-championship-recap 2011-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/xcountry/2011meet/102911-championship-recap Lynchburg and Bridgewater split the 2011 ODAC Cross Country Championship races on Saturday. The Hornets came out on top in the men's 8K race, while the Eagles earned #1 billing through the women's 6K chase. Roanoke’s Tim Smith and BC's Olivia Mills won the individual crowns and subsequent ODAC Runner of the Year awards. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/xcountry/2011meet/102911-championship-recap 2011-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week07 Golf returned to action and swimming start its campaign over the past week. Those honorees include (l-to-r, t-to-b) Charlie Westfal, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Rob Look, W&L (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); Noah Ratner, GC (GLF); Lauren Kasoff, W&L (SW); Drew Claytor, RC (MS); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC). Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week07 2011-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2011-12/1112podcast-1014.mp3 In this edition of the ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. talk about the ODAC swimming poll and some top flight golf results. The show also features a pair of interviews with former LC standout Ricky Flynn and Washington and Lee quarterback Charlie Westfal. Flynn speaks of his recent qualification for the U.S. Olympic Trials, and Westfall tells us what makes W&L's offense tick. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2011-12/1112podcast-1014.mp3 2011-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week06 Without a golf tournament over the past week, eight student-athletes were honored for their stellar weekly performances. Those honorees include (l-to-r, t-to-b) Zac Naccarato, RMC (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Tyler Houk, E&H (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); Emily Leary, W&L (WS); Mitchell Leap, EMU (MS); Grace England, RC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC). Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week06 2011-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/releases/100511-flynn Ricky Flynn, a 2009 graduate of Lynchburg College, continued his storied running career on Tuesday at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon. Flynn finished fourth among Americans and seventh overall with a time 1:04:15. His 4:55 mile pace qualified him for the Olympic Marathon Team Trials. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/xc/2011-12/releases/100511-flynn 2011-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week05 ODAC athletes continue to perform at a high level as the season moves into its second month. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L; Lindsay Leonard, LC; Devan Sproles, E&H; Lindsey Dee, W&L; Noah Ratner, GC; Dessi Dupuy, LC; Brian White, RC; Olivia Mills, BC; Sean Whitson, VWC. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week05 2011-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2011-12/1112podcast-0930.mp3 In this week's ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. touch on three subjects, including the recent announcement of Greensboro College and Notre Dame of Maryland University joining the ODAC in swimming. Interviews with BC cross country coach Brian Flynn and VWC women's soccer coach Jeff Bowers give some insight into their teams and those sports in the ODAC. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2011-12/1112podcast-0930.mp3 2011-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week04 Golf enjoyed its first weekly award of the fall season, bringing our weekly total to nine winners. This week's awards went to (l-r, t-b): Kyle Boden, E&H; Jennifer Bateman, BC; Jeremy Bowry, RMC; Mallory Carter, RMC; Rick O'Connell, HSC; Katherine Rush, W&L; Mitchell Leap, EMU; Grace England, RC; Tim Smith, RC. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week04 2011-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week03 The third week of action is in the books and teams are ready to start ODAC play. Those earning weekly honors include (l-r, t-b): Kyle Vance (HSC), Mallory Carter (RMC), Sean Stewart (HSC), Lindsay Leonard (LC), Dessi Dupuy (LC), Corey Sindle (RAND), Emma Helsel (VWC) and Chad Norton (GC). Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week03 2011-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week02 ODAC student-athletes continued their winning ways through the second week of action. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Travis Lane (HSC), Kelli Williams (LC), Jeff Mehlhaff (BC), M.A. Boles (W&L), Jessica Edelman (VWC), Nick Cornell (RAND), Grace England (RC), and Tim Smith (RC). Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week02 2011-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week01 The first week of ODAC action is in the books, and all signs point to a quality 2011-12 campaign. Those earning weekly honors including: Olivia Mills, BC (pictured), Dan Nafziger (EMU), Lindsay Leonard (LC), Greg Cordivari (CUA), Chris Wholey (BC), Johnny Hughes (RC), Jessica Edelman (VWC) and Mallory Carter (RMC). Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2011-12/releases/1112pow-week01 2011-09-06T04:00:00Z