2010-11 Bentley University Men's Cross Country News
Bentley Athletics Garners Seven Northeast-10 Team Academic Awards
July 21, 2011
Seven Bentley University athletic teams have been presented with Team Academic Excellence Awards by the Northeast-10 Conference for the 2010-11 academic year. The awards honor the teams with the highest grade point average in each of the conference’s sponsored sports.
Bentley Cross Country Runners Earn Honors for Academics
April 21, 2011
Four members of the Bentley University cross country teams were recently named to the 2010 Academic All-Northeast-10 Conference team. Among those earning the distinction were seniors Sean Reagan (Marcellus, N.Y./Marcellus HS) and Lauren Lesniak (Dracut/Dracut HS). Also selected were sophomores John Drago (Avon, Conn./Avon HS) and Amy Varsell (Burlington, Conn./Lewis S. Mills HS).
Curtin Named Track & Cross Country Coach
December 21, 2010
Kevin Curtin, head coach of the New Balance Boston Track Club since 2003, has been named the men’s and women’s track and cross country coach at Bentley University, athletics director Bob DeFelice announced.
Bentley Men Finish 5th in NCAA Regional; Farley #1 Runner for Falcons
November 21, 2010
With sophomores comprising four of its top runners, the Bentley University men’s cross country team finished fifth out of 26 teams in the NCAA Division II East Regional Sunday at Franklin Park.
Lyons Announces Retirement as Track & Cross Country Coach
November 19, 2010
Ed Lyons, men’s and women’s track and cross country coach at Bentley University since 1992, has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31.
Trueb, Dextradeur Lead Bentley to Best Finish in NE-10 Championships Since 2002
November 07, 2010
With sophomores Curtis Trueb (Eastchester, N.Y./Eastchester HS) and Rob Dextradeur (Branford, Conn./Branford HS) leading the way, the Bentley University men’s cross country team posted its best finish in the Northeast-10 Conference Championships since 2002.
Dextradeur Leads Bentley to Championship of St. Rose Golden Knight Joust
October 22, 2010
With sophomore Rob Dextradeur (Branford, Conn./Branford HS) leading a parade of teammates across the finish line, the Bentley University men’s cross country team easily captured the fifth annual Saint Rose Golden Knights Joust Friday afternoon at the Crossings of Colonie. The meet victory was the third in five races for the Falcons this fall.
Six Former Bentley Standouts Set for Induction into Bentley Athletic Hall of Fame
October 14, 2010
Six former Bentley University standouts, including two have been previously enshrined in the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the Bentley University Athletic Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 24. The Class of 2010 consists of Kim (Cummings) Singh ’96 (women’s basketball), Julie Doherty ’02 (women’s cross country and track), Gary Mello ’01 (men’s cross country and track), Mike Rymsha ’96 (football), Kevin Van Dam ’02 (men’s basketball) and Scott Yavarow ‘02 (men’s soccer and lacrosse).
Reagan Top Finisher for Bentley Men at New England Championships
October 09, 2010
Senior Sean Reagan (Marcellus, N.Y./Marcellus HS) was the top finisher for the Bentley University men’s cross country team at the New England Championships, held Saturday at Franklin Park. Reagan covered the 4.95-mile course in 26:45 to place 166th in a field of 318.
Strong Showing for Bentley in Greater Louisville Classic; Dextradeur Finishes 7th
October 02, 2010
With sophomore Rob Dextradeur (Branford, Conn./Branford HS) leading the way, the Bentley University men’s cross country team came within four points of winning a third straight meet to open the season.
Strong Sophomore Class Leads Bentley to Codfish Bowl Championship
September 25, 2010
With five sophomores finishing in the top 24, the Bentley University men’s cross country team captured the championship of the 43rd annual Codfish Bowl Saturday at Franklin Park. It’s the second team title in as many races for the 2010 Falcons.
Dextradeur Breaks Tape, Leading Bentley Men to Sweep at Shacklette Invitational
September 11, 2010
With sophomore Rob Dextradeur (Branford, Conn./Branford HS) leading the way, the Bentley University men's cross country team had the top seven finishers, and 11 of the first 14, in the Shacklette Invitational at Saint Anselm College Saturday afternoon.
Lesniak, Reagan to Serve as Bentley Cross Country Captains; Falcons Open Saturday
September 10, 2010
Senior Lauren Lesniak (Dracut/Dracut HS) will be the captain of the 2010 Bentley University women’s cross country team, and classmate Sean Reagan (Marcellus, N.Y./Marcellus HS) will serve as captain of the men’s cross country team, head coach Ed Lyons announced.
Bentley’s Athletic Success Carries Extends into Classroom
August 25, 2010
The 2009-10 academic year saw Bentley University capture Northeast-10 Conference championships in four sports, be represented in the NCAA Division II championships by teams or athletes in six sports, and finish in the top three in the Northeast-10 President’s Cup standings for the 24th straight year. But Bentley’s success doesn’t stop there. It carried over into the classroom where the Falcons also distinguished themselves.