Men's Cross Country

• November 03, 2023

Congratulations to all of our Fall Sports Teams on their success this season.   A special congratulations to our Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams for getting invited to the USCAA Nationals on November 11-November 12.   Cross Country Nationals will be hosted at Penn State Fayette in Uniontown, PA.

• Men's Cross Country
• September 23, 2023

The Women's team was off first, their 6k race starting at 12:45pm. The Crusaders ran hard and performed well in the race. The women’s two top finishers were Faustina Whittaker (Senior/ White Post, VA) and Mary Noble (Junior/ Charlottesville, VA). Out of 33 contestants, Whittaker finished seventh with a 26:55 time and Noble finished sixth with a 26:54 time. The women’s squad averaged a solid 27:52 6k.

• August 17, 2023

Christendom College’s Athletics Department is starting a new chapter this year, revealing new primary and secondary logos ahead of the start of the 2023-24 academic year.

• August 04, 2023

Christendom College will welcome back alumni and friends of Christendom for the fourteenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 9. The event, held this year at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia, raises funds for the Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Scholarship, which supports student-athletes at Christendom each year.

• July 31, 2023

Your New 24/7 Christendom Crusader Sideline Store is officially up and running. To celebrate, we're offering fans a month-long promotion-25% OFF

• Men's Cross Country
• November 11, 2022

Christendom’s women’s cross-country team took second place at the USCAA Nationals in Norfolk, Virginia on November 11 — a remarkable achievement for the team and a testament to the cross-country program’s growth over the past six years. The men’s cross-country team also qualified and placed well at the Nationals, with all three runners placing within the top 31 out of 86 total runners.

• Women's Cross Country
• October 07, 2022

Crusaders Cross Country hit the paths at Mary Baldwin this past Friday, 10/7 to race in the Golden Acorn Invitational.

• Women's Cross Country
• September 24, 2022

Crusaders Cross Country traveled to Shenandoah University this past Saturday, 9/24 to compete in the Hornet Harrier Invitational.

• Men's Cross Country
• September 17, 2022

Crusaders Cross Country traveled down to Bridgewater College this past Saturday, to compete in the Bridgewater Invitational.

• August 26, 2022

Christendom College’s athletics program is set to begin its fall sports season this coming weekend, with men’s and women’s soccer jumping into action on August 27. The games are the first of many on the schedule for Christendom’s numerous athletic teams this fall, which will be playing full seasons for the first time since 2019.

• August 01, 2022

Christendom College will welcome back alumni and friends of Christendom for the thirteenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 10. The event, held this year at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia, raises funds for the Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Scholarship, which supports student-athletes at Christendom each year. 

• July 06, 2022

Christendom College's Athletics Department announced on Wednesday, July 6 the college's fall sports schedule, which begins on Saturday, August 27 with a men’s and women's soccer double header vs Frederick Community College.    

• Men's Cross Country
• April 12, 2022

Junior Joseph Ellefson is always up for a good challenge. His idea of a “good challenge” might be more extreme than it is for others, however, proven by him signing up for and competing in a 50-mile race this past weekend. Not only did Ellefson finish the race, he placed second out of 106 competitors — a testament to both his perseverance and his desire to compete “for the glorification of God.”

• November 18, 2021

The USCAA honored its student-athletes this past week, with awards for stellar performances, on the field, court, and in the classroom. Christendom was well represented, with Crusader athletes receiving multiple awards in both categories. Six Crusaders were given the honor of being chosen to the All-American Team; an award given to those who show excellence in their respective sport. For performance in the classroom, an impressive 18 Crusaders were awarded to the All-Academic Team. The All-Academic Team is awarded to student-athletes who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, played a fall varsity sport, while also achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

• Men's Cross Country
• October 05, 2021

Staunton, VA- Crusader Cross-Country traveled to Staunton, VA this past Friday, Oct. 1, to run in Mary Baldwin University’s Golden Acorn Invitational. The Women raced in a 6k while the Men raced in an 8k.

• Men's Cross Country
• September 29, 2021

McHenry, MD- Crusader Cross-Country traveled away this past Saturday, September 18, to run in the Garret College Laker Invitational.  The Men’s 8k was scheduled to start at 10:30am with the Women’s 6k to follow.

• Men's Cross Country
• September 03, 2021

Bridgewater, VA- Crusader Scholar Athlete, Joseph Ellefson(Junior, Gallup, NM) finished top 5 in the team’s opening race. Ellefson, finished the race 4th, an impressive feat considering he was competing against 44 other runners.

• Men's Rugby
• August 19, 2021

Christendom College’s Athletics Department announced on Thursday, August 19 the college’s fall sports schedule, which begins on Saturday, August 28 with women’s soccer taking on Hagerstown.   

• Men's Soccer
• January 13, 2021

Student-athletes across the nation were presented with their most unusual fall seasons ever last year in the wake of COVID-19, with many schools deciding to not hold seasons whatsoever. At Christendom, the athletics department worked hard to offer sports teams an extended pre-season, where they worked out throughout the week and took part in select scrimmages as well. Sports provided a healthy outlet for them that helped build discipline both on the field and in the classroom, with twenty-six student-athletes ultimately qualifying for the USCAA’s Academic All-American awards.

• November 21, 2020

This Fall semester has not been a normal one, and athletics are no different. Like the other Varsity Sports at Christendom, the Cross Country has gone above and beyond in the face of the various Covid challenges to practice, workout, and safely run and compete again other small colleges and area runners. The XC teams’ manager, Joe Ellefson, shared this: “Although this season proved uniquely difficult in terms of sporting events, Cross Country was lucky enough to still maintain somewhat of a semblance of normality. We were blessed to have been given the opportunity to race in a few community races up in Winchester, Virginia. Even though it wasn't a regular season, we are thankful to be able to compete and are excited to continue moving forward with the sport.”

• Men's Cross Country
• November 04, 2019

Crusader Cross Country Heads to The USCAA National Tournament This Upcoming Weekend Nov. 9

• Men's Cross Country
• September 07, 2019

Joe Ellefson, the Thomas S. Vander Woude Scholar Athlete finishes first at Wolfpack Invitational.

• July 21, 2019

Mark your calendars, the Christendom Athletics Fall 2019 Game Schedules are here!

• June 05, 2019

Christendom College earned the USCAA’s 2019 President’s Cup for Academics this past weekend, as announced by the collegiate sports organization. The award, which is given to the school with the most Academic All-Americans and whose athletes have the best GPA, is Christendom’s first and a testament to the college’s strength in balancing sports success with academic excellence.

• April 27, 2019

From Christendom’s volleyball team reaching its first National Championship to the rugby team earning trips to two separate National Championships, the 2018-19 academic year was full of defining moments for Christendom Athletics. At the center of these moments were 37 senior student-athletes who earned numerous honors during their four years, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship and perseverance that the college will remember for years to come.

• November 16, 2018

Sports seasons can be a grind, as athletes give their all to try and help their teams succeed day in and day out. At Christendom, the athletic department is seeking to make these seasons as easy as possible on students’ bodies, resulting in a new partnership with Performance Sport and Spine — a team of sports physicians committed to helping Christendom athletes avoid injuries as much as possible, making them that much more of a force on the field, the court, and in the classroom.

• November 10, 2018

Christendom's student-athletes were awarded top honors by the USCAA at their annual awards banquet on November 8, with two athletes awarded the organization's prestigious Student-Athlete of the Year awards, while numerous others named to the organization's All-American teams. In addition, the Cardinals Collegiate Rugby Conference named six Crusaders to their All-Conference teams, making this fall one of the most awards-decorated in school history.

• November 06, 2018

HEADED TO NATIONALS!!! Congratulations to all of our Fall Sports Teams on their success this season.   A special congratulations to our Volleyball team and our Women’s and Men’s Cross Country team for getting invited to the USCAA National Tournament in Virginia Beach

• October 02, 2018

The USCAA #3 ranked Lady Crusader volleyball team added another accomplishment to its sterling season this weekend: a 1st place finish at the CCBC Essex Volleyball tournament, bringing home another trophy for Christendom athletics. Elsewhere, the Crusader rugby team picked up its second win of the season with a 24-5 win over Virginia Commonwealth University. The Lady Crusader soccer team shutout Trinity University 9-0, and the Crusader Cross-Country team placed 3rd at the Frostburg State Invitational.

• September 05, 2018

The Crusader athletic teams are back in season, with each of Christendom’s fall sports competing over Labor Day weekend. Both men’s and women’s soccer teams emerged victorious from their opening games, while volleyball competed in the USCAA Tip-Off Invitational and cross-country made a strong showing at the Bridgewater Invitational.

• August 31, 2018

Get hyped for the 2018-19 Sports Seasons with this awesome video!

• Men's Cross Country
• August 31, 2018

Christendom's Cross Country Teams competed in their first meet on Saturday, travelling to Bridgewater College. The men and women of Christendom put in some good numbers, finishing 7th and 5th respectively in the team results.