2021 Kangaroo Distance Track News

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SCAC Announces All-Sportsmanship Teams
SCAC Announces All-Sportsmanship Teams

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its 13th annual All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 144 student-athletes were selected to the 2020-21 squad in the league’s 19 sponsored sports.

'Roos Run Well at SCAC Track Championships
'Roos Run Well at SCAC Track Championships

SEGUIN, Texas - The Austin College distance track team saw several runners set personal bests, as well as multiple program records fall at the 2021 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Meet on Saturday and Sunday.

'Roos Run Well at East Texas Invitational
'Roos Run Well at East Texas Invitational

COMMERCE, Texas - The Austin College distance track team had several strong performances at the East Texas Invitational hosted by Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday, including multiple personal best times on the day.

'Roos Set Personal Bests at OBU Invitational
'Roos Set Personal Bests at OBU Invitational

SHAWNEE, Okla. - The Austin College distance track team saw several members set personal bests at the Oklahoma Baptist Invitational this weekend, and Johnny Biffar broke the school record in the 1500 meter event.

Landers-Wilburn Leads at UT-Tyler Ice Breaker Classic
Landers-Wilburn Leads at UT-Tyler Ice Breaker Classic

TYLER, Texas - Aimee Landers-Wilburn had an outstanding day to lead the Austin College distance track team at the University of Texas-Tyler Ice Breaker Classic, a meet that featured runners from NCAA Division I, II, and III in the field.

Biffar Named SCAC Track Athlete of the Week
Biffar Named SCAC Track Athlete of the Week

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Austin College distance track runner Johnny Biffar has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance at the Hardin-Simmons Invitational, the league office has announced.

'Roos Run Well at HSU Invitational
'Roos Run Well at HSU Invitational

ABILENE, Texas - The Austin College distance track team got some strong performances on Saturday as the 'Roos opened their 2021 campaign at the Hardin-Simmons Invitational.

Austin College Discontinues Cross Country/Distance Track Program
Austin College Discontinues Cross Country/Distance Track Program

SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College will discontinue its varsity cross country/distance track program at the end of the current academic year, the College announced today.

Update on Austin College Spring Semester Athletics
Update on Austin College Spring Semester Athletics

The Austin College athletics department is getting ready to kick off 2021 with the ‘Roos getting back into action starting this weekend, with both the men’s and women’s basketball teams hosting the University of Dallas on Friday and Saturday while the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams head to Colorado College.