Women’s Cross Country Ranked in Preseason Poll

The UW-Eau Claire women’s cross country team is ranked No. 5 according to this season’s initial U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) top 35 poll, the organization announced today.

The Blugolds, who took fourth place at last year’s NCAA Championship, open the season Sept. 4 when they host an Alumni/Open meet.

The men also received some recognition as they received votes in the preseason poll.

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Volleyball Ranked in 2011 Preseason Poll

The UW-Eau Claire women's volleyball team found itself ranked 20th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association's Preseason Top 25 poll, announced today.

The Blugolds ended last season ranked No. 18 after finishing with a 25-10 record. The team advanced to the NCAA Tournament and also captured a share of the WIAC title.

The 2011 season gets underway Sept. 2 when the Blugolds host their annual Labor Day Classic.

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John Kearns Signs with Laredo Bucks

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Bucks Add Blue-Liner

LAREDO, TX: The Laredo Bucks, of the Central Hockey League, announced Wednesday that they have signed John Kearns for the 2011-2012 season.

John Kearns is 23 years old from Park Ridge, Illinois. Kearns has played the last four seasons for the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (NCAA III). He also played last season for the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL).

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