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Men's Outdoor Track

Varsity Roster 2008

Head Coach: Pan Fanaritis  See biography
Assistant Coaches: Phil Torrens, Gene Booher, Ara Fee
Name Pos Year Hometown High School
Brett Ayers

Brett Ayers Sprints Fr.

Mentor, Ohio
Mentor

Personal:  Political science major ... is the son of Bonny and Ron Ayers ... is involved in DCGA (Denison Campus Government Association) ... a wide receiver on the Denison football team ... played football, lacrosse and ran cross country at Mentor H.S.

 Sprints Fr. Mentor, Ohio Mentor
Craig Baker

Craig Baker Distance Sr.

Canton, Ohio
Glen Oak

All-NCAC Performances: 2005 Indoor: 2nd distance medley.

Personal:  Chemistry major ... is the son of LeighAnne and Gary Baker ... is also a member of the Denison cross country team.

 Distance Sr. Canton, Ohio Glen Oak
Chris Barber Throws Sr. Sharpsburg, Ky. Bath County
Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes Sprints Jr.

Gates Mills, Ohio
Mayfield

All-NCAC Performances:  2008 Indoor: 1st in 200, 400m dash, 3rd in 4x400 relay ... NCAC Male Sprinter/Hurdler of the Year ... 2007 Outdoor: 3rd in 200m dash ... 2007 Indoor: 2nd in 400m, 3rd in 200m dash, 4x400m relay ... 2006 Outdoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2006 Indoor: 1st in 400m dash, 2nd in 4x400 relay, 3rd in 200m dash.

All-Ohio Performances: 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley.  

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Trisha and Scott Barnes ... is the quarterback of the Denison football team ... member of Mortar Board, the national college honor society ... member of the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council (DSAAC).

 Sprints Jr. Gates Mills, Ohio Mayfield
Joel Bendtsen

Joel Bendtsen Distance Sr.

Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 2nd in 3000m, 5000m ... 2007 Outdoor: 2nd in 5000m ... 2007 Indoor: 2nd in 3000m ... 2006 Outdoor: 3rd in 1500m.

All-Ohio Performances: 2008 Indoor: 1st in 5000m ... 2007 Outdoor: 1st in 5000 m ... 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Lee and Siri Bendtsen ... also a member of the Cross Country team.

 Distance Sr. Chillicothe, Ohio Chillicothe
Chris Bennett

Chris Bennett Mid-Dist. So.

Indianapolis, Ind.
Heritage Christian


Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of LaRue and Marcy Bennett.

 Mid-Dist. So. Indianapolis, Ind. Heritage Christian
David Brade

David Brade Sprints Fr.

Boston, Mass.
Charleston

Personal: Undecided major ... is the son of Brenda Hicks ... also a running back on the football team.

 Sprints Fr. Boston, Mass. Charleston
James Cosby

James Cosby Jumps Sr.

Centerville, Ohio
Centerville

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of James and Reva Cosby.

 Jumps Sr. Centerville, Ohio Centerville
Aaron Dodds

Aaron Dodds Sprints Fr.

North Canton, Ohio
Hoover

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Scott and Lisa Dodds ... also a cornerback on the football team.

 Sprints Fr. North Canton, Ohio Hoover
Steve Gallego

Steve Gallego Throws Fr.

Lyndhurst, N.J.
New Canaan

Personal: Undecided major ... is the son of Hector and Maria Gallego ... also a defensive lineman on the football team.

 Throws Fr. Lyndhurst, N.J. New Canaan
Ed Heitger

Ed Heitger Distance So.

Wooster, Ohio
Triway

Personal: Economics and International Studies major ... is the son of John and Joyce Heitger ... also a member of the cross country team.

 Distance So. Wooster, Ohio Triway
Phillip Hiltner

Phillip Hiltner Distance Jr.

Sylvania, Ohio
St. John's

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 3rd distance medley relay.

Personal: History major ... is the son of James and Virginia Hiltner ... also a member of the cross country team ... volunteers with the America Reads program at local schools.

 Distance Jr. Sylvania, Ohio St. John's
Ben Holder

Ben Holder Distance Jr.

Dover, Ohio
Dover

All-NCAC Performances: 2006 Indoor: 2nd in distance medley relay.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Scott and Patty Holder ... is a member of the cross country team ... represents the track and cross country teams on DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

 Distance Jr. Dover, Ohio Dover
William Horn

William Horn Field So.

Indianapolis, Ind.
Roncalli

All-NCAC Performances: 2007 Outdoor: 2nd in the pole vault.

Personal: East Asian Studies and International Studies double major ... is the son of Tom and Virginia Horn.

 Field So. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
Lex Hultquist

Lex Hultquist Mid-Dist. Jr.

Knoxville, Tenn.
Webb School

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 3rd in 4x4oom relay, distance medley relay ... 2007 Outdoor: 3rd 4x400m relay ... 2007 Indoor: 1st in mile run.

All-Ohio Performances: 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay.

 Mid-Dist. Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Webb School
Todd Johnson

Todd Johnson Distance Fr.

St. Charles, Ill.
St. Charles

Personal: Undecided major ... son of Greg and Mary Johnson ... also a member of the cross country team.

 Distance Fr. St. Charles, Ill. St. Charles
Will Kirk PV Fr. New Albany, Ohio New Albany
Andrew Knerr

Andrew Knerr Mid-Dist. So.

McCordsville, Ind.
Brebeuf Prep

Personal: Communication major ... son of Kris and Joan Knerr.

 Mid-Dist. So. McCordsville, Ind. Brebeuf Prep
Borden Marshall

Borden Marshall Throws Fr.

Marysville, Ohio
Marysville

Personal: Economics major ... son of Rob and Tina Marshall ... A student senator in DCGA, the student body government ... also a defensive lineman on the football team.

 Throws Fr. Marysville, Ohio Marysville
Skyler Mosenthal

Skyler Mosenthal Mid-Dist. Jr.

Briarcliff, N.J.
Briarcliff

Personal: Educational studies major ... is the son of Scott and Pam Mosenthal ... also a member of the cross country team ... sister, Kirby, is also a member of the Big Red track and cross country programs.

Mid-Dist. Jr. Briarcliff, N.J. Briarcliff
Brett O'Brien

Brett O'Brien Field Sr.

Rumson, N.J.
CBA

Personal: History and Economics major ... is the son of John and Mary O'Brien.

 Field Sr. Rumson, N.J. CBA
Ben Pendery

Ben Pendery Mid-Dist. Jr.

Fort Thomas, Ky.
Highlands

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 2nd in 800m run ... 2008 Outdoor: 3rd in 800m run ... 2007 Outdoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2007 Indoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2006 Outdoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2006 Indoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay.

All-Ohio Performances: 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay.

Personal: Political Science and English double major ... is the son of Tom and Amy Pendery.

 Mid-Dist. Jr. Fort Thomas, Ky. Highlands
Matt Perkett

Matt Perkett Mid-Dist. Sr.

Evansville, Ind.
School of Science

All-NCAC Performances: 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley.

Personal: Phsyics major ... is the son of Bruce and Lola Perkett ... is also a member of the cross country team.

 Mid-Dist. Sr. Evansville, Ind. School of Science
Dan Rafferty

Dan Rafferty Distance Fr.

Beavercreek, Ohio
Beavercreek

Personal: Undecided major ... is the son of Jim and Jan Rafferty.

 Distance Fr. Beavercreek, Ohio Beavercreek
O'Shane Richardson

O'Shane Richardson Sprints Fr.

Cambridge, Mass.
Cambridge Latin


Personal: Communication and Economics double major ... is the son of Colin Richardson and Carlene Grant.

 Sprints Fr. Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge Latin
Grant Russo

Grant Russo Distance Jr.

Media, Ohio
Medina

All-NCAC Performances: 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Bill and Cheryl Russo ... is also a member of the cross country team.

 Distance Jr. Media, Ohio Medina
Mike Shirar

Mike Shirar Mid-Dist. So.

St. Louis, Mo.
Ladue

Personal: German and History double major ... is the son of Steven and Kim Shirar ... is also a member of the cross country team.

 Mid-Dist. So. St. Louis, Mo. Ladue
Adam Tewahade

Adam Tewahade Mid-Dist. So.

Aurora, Colo.
Regis

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay ... 2007 Indoor: 3rd in distance medley relay.

Personal: History major ... is the son of Mel and Marsha Tewahade ... is also a member of the cross country team.

 Mid-Dist. So. Aurora, Colo. Regis
Eric Thomson

Eric Thomson Field Fr.

Manlius, N.Y.
Fayetteville Manlius

Personal: Undecided major ... is the son of David and Barbara Thomson.

 Field Fr. Manlius, N.Y. Fayetteville Manlius
Kindy Tice

Kindy Tice Distance So.

Cedarburg, Wis.
Marquette

Personal: Undecided major ... is the son of Tom and Judy Tice ... is also a member of the cross country team.

 Distance So. Cedarburg, Wis. Marquette
Erik Walker

Erik Walker Sprints Sr.

The Woodlands, Texas
Woodlands

All-NCAC Performances: 2008 Indoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay and distance medley relay ... 2007 Outdoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2007 Indoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2006 Outdoor: 3rd in 4x400m relay ... 2006 Indoor: 2nd in distance medley relay and 4x400m relay ... 2005 Indoor: 2nd in 4x400m relay.

Personal: Political Science and German double major ... is the son of Dale and Amy Walker ... is a department fellow in the Political Science and German departments ... is on the executive board of Mortar Board, the national collegiate honor society ... named a Presidential Medalist, the highest academic honor bestowed by the university.

 Sprints Sr. The Woodlands, Texas Woodlands