In the most historic day in the history of the Goshen College cross country programs, both teams had their highest finishes to a season at the NAIA National Championships held at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington.
Eleven percent of students at Goshen College are international students, coming from over thirty different countries around the world. Of that 11 percent, forty-eight are student-athletes. But, why did they choose GC? Listen to three of their stories: Tim Wilkening, a men’s soccer player from Weinheim, Germany; Syanne Mohamed, a basketball player from Zimbabwe/Poland; and Pedro Scattolon, a tennis player from Rosario, Argentina.
For the first time in the history of the Goshen cross country programs, both the men's and women's teams have qualified for the 2023 NAIA Cross Country Championships in Vancouver, Washington. The men were ranked #11 and the women #20 in the final ratings of the season, with both teams earning at-large bids.
The Goshen College Athletic Department hosted the 2023 LEAFYs Awards on Sunday evening in the Umble Center as a way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Maple Leafs student-athletes and teams over the 2022-23 school year. Nominees were chosen and then voted on by athletic department head coaches and administrative…
Maple Leafs pitcher and first baseman Alisyn Catenacci was experiencing the highest of highs in mid-March earlier this year. She played an instrumental leadership role, on the mound and at the plate, in Goshen’s historic season, which saw them set the program conference wins record and tie the record for overall wins in a season. For all her success during the year, it is hard to believe that her career was in jeopardy last August. Yet she continues to be a leader on the field and in the classroom.
Tim Wilkening has yet to play in a soccer game with Goshen College. However, he has made his presence known around campus since arriving in January. Wilkening has also learned a lot over the last year. He has learned about the United States after coming from Germany. He has learned how to recover from a broken tibia. He has learned about Goshen College. And he learned the ins and outs of a team as the assistant coach for Goshen City FC this summer. Yes, he has experienced much growth, but he is far from reaching the goals he has set.
Arleth Martinez stays busy. But no matter which organization she is working to make better, she always has a solid ability to unite whatever team she is a part of. “In the end,” she says, “we all come together in one big circle.”
The Zion Neat, Goshen College women's basketball star, has been battle-tested in many ways throughout her life, but she has kept her faith and relationship with God at the forefront throughout. Her trust in God makes perfect sense when you hear her talk about her mother.
Jeff Phillips will serve as the Director of Volleyball at Goshen College, and serve as the head coach of the men's and women's volleyball teams. Wyatt Bollinger '23 will be the Associate Head Coach for the men's program and Assistant Coach for the women's program.
Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin announced Jon Bemisderfer as the next Director of Tennis at Goshen College. Bemisderfer has over 35 years of tennis coaching experience and was most recently at Indiana Wesleyan.
