Women's Cross Country
- November 21, 2009
Childs-Walker and Roach Earn All-American Honors as Knights Finish 11th at Nationals
The Carleton College women’s cross country team placed 11th out of 32 teams at the 2009 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Leading the way for the Knights were sophomore Simone Childs-Walker and senior Laura Roach who both earned USTFCCCA All-American status by finishing 11th and 25th respectively during the competition.
- November 16, 2009
Ricks Named Regional Coach of the Year, Four Tabbed to All-Region Team
Following Carleton College’s team victory at the NCAA Central Regional Championships last week, head coach Donna Ricks was named the USTFCCCA Division III Women’s Regional Coach of the Year. Four Knight harriers were selected to the All-Region team. Carleton will race at the 2009 NCAA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 21.
- November 14, 2009
Knights Win Central Regional Race, Earn Return Trip to Nationals
The Carleton College women’s cross country team had two runners in the top five, and the Knights won the Central Regional competition. The victory also secures a return trip for the team to next week’s NCAA Championships. This is the second consecutive season and 12th time in program history, the Knights have advanced to the national meet as a team. Sophomore Simone Childs-Walker placed fourth, one spot in front of senior Laura Roach.
- November 6, 2009
Ricks, Knights Honored by MIAC
After a dominating win at the MIAC Championships, several Knights officially received their awards from the MIAC. Donna Ricks was named Coach of the Year, while Simone Childs-Walker, Taylor Ffitch and Laura Roach received their All-MIAC honors. Alison Smyth earned All-MIAC honorable mention and Nikki Reich was selected for the MIAC All-Sportsmanship team.
- October 31, 2009
Teamwork, Poetry Help Propel Knights to MIAC Championship

The Carleton College women's cross country team won its fourth Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) title as Simone Childs-Walker, Taylor Ffitch, and Laura Roach placed second, fifth and eighth respectively to capture All-MIAC honors. The Knights totaled 65 points, finishing well clear of Bethel University (91 points), University of St. Thomas (94) and St. Olaf College (98) as Carleton won its first title since 2005.
- October 28, 2009
Knights Remain No. 20 in Nation
In the most recent national poll released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) national poll the Carleton women’s cross country team remained at No. 20. The Knights and several other programs were idle last week as they prepare for conference championships.















