2019-20 Bellevue Women's Cross Country/Track News

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Christians announces signing of Hayden
Christians announces signing of Hayden

Lorelei Hayden (Omaha, Neb./Millard South HS) has signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at BU beginning in the fall of 2020.

Second Season is a Season of Firsts for BU Women's Cross Country
Second Season is a Season of Firsts for BU Women's Cross Country

Bellevue University's women's cross country team, under head coach Craig Christians, established a number of firsts in its second season of competition as a team. Among those firsts was a first individual meet medalist, a number of record-breaking times over five kilometers, and the program's first NAIA national qualifier. 

BU Cross Country signs Plattsmouth's Taylor Caba
BU Cross Country signs Plattsmouth's Taylor Caba

Bellevue University head cross country coach Craig Christians announced the first signee in the 2020 class with the addition of Taylor Caba (Plattsmouth, Neb./Plattsmouth HS). Caba will continue her academic and athletic careers at BU beginning in the fall of 2020. 

Ramirez, Casart highlight BU's performance at NSAA Indoor Championships
Ramirez, Casart highlight BU's performance at NSAA Indoor Championships

The Bellevue University men and women competed on Saturday at the North Star Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships held at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Compex on South Dakota State University campus in Brookings, S.D.

Bruins wrap up regular season at CUNE Invite
Bruins wrap up regular season at CUNE Invite
Ramirez highlights BU women at Fred Beile Classic
Ramirez highlights BU women at Fred Beile Classic

Lorena Ramirez set a school record in the 3,000 meters to highlight the Bruins' performances Friday at the Fred Beile Classic held at the Fuhrer Fieldhouse on the Doane University campus.

Montano-Salama sparks BU at Concordia Invite
Montano-Salama sparks BU at Concordia Invite

Dayana Montano-Salama broke a school record in one event while also recording a season-best in another to highlight the Bruin women's performances on Friday at the Concordia Track & Field Classic. 

BU women better three marks, establish 3000M mark
BU women better three marks, establish 3000M mark

Lorena Ramirez established the BU 3000-Meter record and the team set three other records on Saturday at the Prairie Wolf Invitational.

Isabelle Gonzalez set a school record with her sixth-place showing in the 800 meters, finishing in 2:49.24.
BU women set three school records at Scott Nisely Classic

The Bellevue University women's cross country/track team established three school records on Saturday, competing at the Scott Nisely Memorial Classic on the Doane University campus. The meet took place at the Fred Beile Arena. 

Ramirez turns in outstanding performance at Nationals
Ramirez turns in outstanding performance at Nationals

Lorena Ramirez finished just two seconds off a personal best at Friday’s NAIA National Championship Meet.

Ramirez qualifies for Nationals at NSAA Championships
Ramirez qualifies for Nationals at NSAA Championships

Lorena Ramirez became the first Bruin to qualify for the NAIA National Championship, helping Bellevue to a fifth place finish at the NSAA Championship Meet.

Ramirez paces BU to sixth place finish
Ramirez paces BU to sixth place finish

Lorena Ramirez ran a career-best race in difficult conditions to lead the Bellevue University women’s cross country team to a sixth place finish at the Mount Marty Invitational on Saturday.

Personal Bests abound for BU Women at BCU Invite
Personal Bests abound for BU Women at BCU Invite

All six Bellevue runners set personal best times on Saturday at the Briar Cliff Invitational.

Ramirez named NSAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
Ramirez named NSAA Cross Country Runner of the Week

Lorena Ramirez season-best time earned her the BU Cross Country program’s first-ever NSAA Runner of the Week award.

Ramirez medals to lead Women's XC at WSC Classic
Ramirez medals to lead Women's XC at WSC Classic

Lorena Ramirez ran a season-best time to medal for the Bellevue University women’s cross country team as the Bruins placed fifth on Friday evening at the Wayne State Wildcat Classic.

Bruins place second at Yellow Jacket Invite
Bruins place second at Yellow Jacket Invite

Three Bruin runners recorded season-best times and four finished in the top 10 to lead the Bellevue University women’s cross country team to a second place finish at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, hosted by Graceland University.