2021-22 Women's Cross Country News
61 UDC Student-Athletes Named to the ECC Commissoner's Honor Roll
July 28, 2022
West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
UDC Athletics Hosts Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon
May 03, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award.
UDC Department of Athletics Salutes Bessie Stockard
March 31, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students.
UDC Names Athletic Complex After Noted Alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson
February 19, 2022
WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia.
UDC Women’s Cross Country Concludes Season at the East Coast Regional Championships
November 07, 2021
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s cross-country team concluded their season at the East Coast Regional Championships, Saturday morning at Roberts Wesleyan College. Kamille Dixon and Ayesha Jarrett had strong performances to wrap up their first season on the collegiate level.
Dixon Earns Second- Team All-Conference Honors; UDC Finishes Fifth at the ECC Cross Country Championships
October 23, 2021
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Kamille Dixon earned Second-Team All-Conference honors for her performance at the ECC Cross country championships, Saturday morning at Roberts Wesleyan College. She became the first student-athlete of the UDC women’s cross-country team to receive this honor. The Firebirds placed fifth out of a field of seven other schools.
Dixon Leads Firebirds with a First Place Finish at the Coach Caslin Classic Meet
October 09, 2021
BALTIMORE, MD- Kamille Dixon snagged her second, first-place finish of the season at the Coach Caslin Classic to complete her second 6k of the season.
Dixon Wins Don Cathcart Invitational
October 02, 2021
SALISBURY, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s cross-country team competed in the 6k at the Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the Winter Place Park. Kamille Dixon placed first amongst a field of 94 competitors to take home the gold.
Dixon and Jarrett Run Personal Bests at the Harry F. Anderson Invitational
September 25, 2021
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s cross-country team competed in the Harry F. Anderson Invitational meet on Saturday morning on the Roberts Wesleyan Cross Country Trail.
Firebirds Have Strong Showing at Goldey-Beacom Fall Classic
September 17, 2021
Wilmington, De- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s cross country team had strong performances at the Goldey-Beacom Fall Classic, Friday morning, to complete their first 5k of the season.
Dixon Leads Firebirds with a Strong Finish in Season Opener.
September 04, 2021
TOWSON, Md- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s cross-country team opened their season at the Towson Invitational on Saturday morning. The Firebirds were led by Kamille Dixon, who had a strong fifth place finish amongst a field of 49 runners.