11/15/2000

Athens, Ohio -Senior Jackie Waller (New Port Richey, Fla.) and sophomore Mickey Martin (Parma Heights) were named most valuable runners for the 2000 season by Ohio head coach Elmore Banton at the team's banquet on Nov.14.

Waller finished in the top-three places four times this year. She captured first place with a time of 18:16 at the Ohio Invitational on Oct. 7. Her performance earned her MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week honors.

Martin led a young group of Bobcat runners this season. The 1999 freshmen of the year finished 13th (26:27) at the Ohio Invitational and 41st (26:04) at the Mid-American Conference Championships.

Lindsay Nemastil (Cleveland Heights) and Todd Pashack (Centerville) were named freshmen of the year. Mary Reynolds (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Katie Fiala (Rocky River) and Jesse Yun (Columbus) were selected as the most improved runners.

2000 Ohio Cross Country Awards

Most Valuable:		Jackie Waller
				Mickey Martin
Freshmen MVP:	      Lindsay Nemastil
				Todd Pashack
Most Improved:	       Mary Reynolds
				Katie Fiala
				Jesse Yun
Captains:		   Jackie Waller
				Jackie Conrad
				Mickey Martin
				Brandon Grinwis