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1st Annual Trailblazer Trot Results
Published: March 13, 2023
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with a time of 15:40. The first
overall female finisher was Lexie Engstrom with a time of 20:11, followed by
Karen Alexander with a time of 25:17. There were competitors of all ages,
ranged from 9 to 75 years old. Afterwards, individual prizes were awarded
along with raffle prize tickets (all entries were given one raffle ticket).
The Ohio Christian University Track
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with a time of 15:40. The first
overall female finisher was Lexie Engstrom with a time of 20:11, followed by
Karen Alexander with a time of 25:17. There were competitors of all ages,
ranged from 9 to 75
The first ever annual Trailblazer Trot was a success, with 73 runners and
walkers competing in the event. The first finisher was Drake Dickerson with a
time of 15:11, followed by Steven Adams with
Our Hope for a Renewed Witness
Published: March 6, 2023
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic year and would
begin competing in the National Christian College Athletic Association
(NCCAA) starting in fall of 2024. University president, Dr. Ron Smith, has
prepared the following statement to clarify why such a move was made.
As your president beginning my third month of office, I have wrestled with a
prevailing question: What is Ohio Christian University meant to be?
According to our
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic year and would
begin competing in the National Christian College Athletic Association
(NCCAA) starting in fall of 2024. University president, Dr. Ron Smith, has
prepared the following statement to
Last week Ohio Christian University announced that athletic teams would be
transitioning from participating in the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the 2023-2024 academic
Olson Returns to Serve as Sports Chaplain/Sports Psych Coach
Published: March 3, 2023
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology Performance Coach.
In this role, Dr. Olson will assist the athletic department in providing
pastoral care and spiritual guidance to student-athletes, staff and coaches.
This could include overseeing Bible studies or prayer groups, consulting with
athletes, coaches and staff on sport psychology issues, working to refer
athletes to specialists when necessary and assisting teams with performance
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology Performance Coach.
In this role, Dr. Olson will assist the athletic department in providing
pastoral care and spiritual guidance to student-athletes, staff and coaches.
This could include overseeing
By Abigail Hintz, Assistant Sports Information Director
CIRCLEVILLE, OH — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce the
hiring of Dr. Larry Olson as the Sports Chaplain/Sport
Psychology
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RIVER STATES CONFERENCE COVID-19 UPDATE
Published: March 13, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference has suspended all athletic
related activities including all competition, informal or organized practice,
and participation in NAIA championships effective March 13 at noon through
March 31st. Further direction will be provided as soon as it is
available. For the health and safety of RSC student-athletes, coaches,
support staff, and the general public, the RSC Commissioner and Council of
Presidents feel this is the best course of action at this time. The RSC will
continue to monitor COVID-19 developments, and leadership will work closely
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference has suspended all athletic
related activities including all competition, informal or organized practice,
and participation in NAIA championships effective March 13 at noon through
March 31st. Further direction will be provided as soon as it is
available. For the health and safety of RSC student-athletes, coaches,
support staff, and the general
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference has suspended all athletic
related activities including all competition, informal or organized practice,
and participation in NAIA championships
Trailblazers Send Love Overseas For Christmas Season
Published: November 30, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent
Trailblazers Send Love Overseas For Christmas Season
Published: December 10, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent
Trailblazers Boast 37 2019 RSC Fall Scholar Athletes
Published: December 10, 2019
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer fall sports were
recognized. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point
average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance prior to the
current term, participate in an RSC sport and be nominated by their
institution. The NAIA sponsors a similar award program of the
NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, which is awarded to juniors and seniors with
a 3.50 GPA or higher.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer fall sports were
recognized. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point
average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance prior to the
current term, participate in an RSC
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer
Trailblazers Boast 37 2019 RSC Fall Scholar Athletes
Published: November 30, 2019
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer fall sports were
recognized. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point
average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance prior to the
current term, participate in an RSC sport and be nominated by their
institution. The NAIA sponsors a similar award program of the
NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, which is awarded to juniors and seniors with
a 3.50 GPA or higher.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer fall sports were
recognized. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25 grade-point
average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance prior to the
current term, participate in an RSC
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2019 River States Conference Fall Sport
Scholar-Athlete team named 37 Ohio Christian University student-athletes
who made the grade for this season. All five Trailblazer