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GULF SHORES, Ala. – Sophomore Lance Taylor ran the fastest 400-meter time in Grace’s history on Friday at the NAIA National Track and Field Championships. Taylor crossed the finish line in a record-breaking 48.18 seconds during the preliminary race, placing 11th nationally. He missed qualifying for the finals by just 0.13 seconds. “Lance handled the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Tyler Houvener has decided to continue his running career at Grace College. The WCHS senior is a standout Tiger who runs both cross country and track. Houvener was a state qualifier in cross country and helped the Tigers to a 12th-place finish as a team in the state race this fall. “My …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Senior Jonathan Rex became Grace College’s second NCCAA Wheeler Award winner, announced at the NCCAA Outdoor National Championships. The Wheeler Award recognizes the outstanding NCCAA Division I men’s track and field student-athlete who excels in competition, skill, academics and Christian service during his career. Rex follows Tim Sprankle (2002) as Grace’s winners …read more.

ROME, Ga. – Donovan Graham’s All-American performance highlighted the Grace College track and field team’s final two days at NCCAA Outdoor Nationals. Graham finished second in the 800-meter run in 1:56.83 to earn NCCAA All-American status (top-three finish). His first lap was slow and tactical, but he made his burst late to place second nationally. …read more.

Grace Track Teams Shine

April 27, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS – The Grace College track and field teams had one of its strongest showings of the season at the 2014 Crossroads League Championships. The Lancers broke or tied five school records and had one runner (Lance Taylor) qualify for NAIA Nationals. The meet was hosted by Marian University. “We had an awesome weekend with …read more.

Grace Track Trio Honored

April 22, 2014

WINONA LAKE – Drew Perrin, Erin McPherson and Jo Boren made it a banner week for the Grace College track and field teams as all three Lancers won Crossroads League Athlete of the Week awards. The Lancers nearly swept the CL’s weekly awards for track and field, winning three of the four awards. Sophomore Jo …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – In its’ final tune-up meet before the Crossroads League Championships next week, Grace’s track and field teams won six events and set a school record at the Spartan Invitational on Thursday. Katelyn McCullough, Jo Boren, Erin Jones and Micah Pollard ran the fastest 4×100-meter relay in school history, crossing the finish line …read more.

MARION – Several members of Grace’s track and field teams had personal-best finishes at the Little State Championships over the weekend. Sabrina Whitaker was second in the high jump at 5-feet-2.5, and Donovan Graham placed third in the 800-meter run at 1:56.70. “We had some really good performances this weekend as the athletes continue learning …read more.

HUNTINGTON – A number of athletes from the Grace College track and field team notched personal-best results in a strong showing by the Lancers at the Huntington Invitational. The Lancers won four events and placed in the top three in several others on a brisk Saturday. “It was great to have some decent weather and …read more.

Grace Track Pair Honored

February 25, 2014

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College sophomore duo Nathan Brown and Jo Boren were named Athletes of the Week by the Crossroads League for their performance at NCCAA Indoor Nationals. Brown, the Male Indoor Field Athlete of the Week, broke two of his own school records for Grace at NCCAA Indoor Nationals. He cleared 6.84m …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College senior Jonathan Rex earned the Crossroads League Men’s Track Athlete of the Week on Monday following a meet to remember over the weekend. Rex had a part in three first-place finishes at the Trine Invitational on Friday, leading a strong showing for Grace’s track and field program. He anchored the …read more.

ANGOLA – The Grace College indoor track and field team came up big at the Trine Invitational on Friday, winning six events as a team. Senior Jonathan Rex had a part in three first-place finishes, including a pair of relay wins. He anchored the distance medley relay event with Brandon Smith, KeJuan Leek and Donovan …read more.

JOLIET, Ill. – The Grace College men’s 4 X 800 meter relay team headlined the team’s efforts at the NCCAA Outdoor National Championships over the weekend. The quartet of Jonathan Rex, Lance Taylor, Ben Drew and Donovan Graham earned NCCAA All-American status with a second-place showing. Graham anchored the relay with a split of 1:54.7. …read more.

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Grace College track and field program saved its best for last as they competed at the Crossroads League Track and Field Championships over the weekend. The Lancers earned numerous All-League honors to go along with one NAIA national qualifier and a school record. “I can’t say enough about our effort this …read more.

MARION, Ind. – The Grace College track and field teams took home a pair of titles at the highly competitive Little State Championships over the weekend. Freshman Nathan Brown overcame strong winds to win the long jump at 21-feet-4.25, and the men’s 4×400-meter relay team finished first by 0.01 seconds. Lance Taylor, Seth Booker and …read more.

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Grace College track and field team continued its outstanding start to the 2013 indoor season at the Defiance Invitational. The Lancers set three new school records, tied a fourth record and won three events on Saturday. Grace also qualified for the NCCAA National Championships in four new events. “Several people were …read more.

Grace College Roundup

April 23, 2012

Softball Team Drops Two The Grace College softball team lost twice to Calumet College Saturday in Winona Lake. The guests won 7-2 in extra innings in game one and then 5-2 in the nightcap. Alison Butler had a hit in the opener and an RBI triple in game two for Grace. Olivia Winger had an RBI in game two. …read more.

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