Spring Sports
The University of Scranton joined in the Landmark Conference in the fall of 2007. Conference members include:
The Catholic University of America
(Washington, DC)
Drew University
(Madison, N.J.)
Goucher College
(Baltimore, Md.)
Juniata College
(Huntingdon, Pa.)
Moravian College
(Bethlehem, Pa.)
Susquehanna University
(Selinsgrove, Pa.)
United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Kings Point, N.Y.)
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Head Men's Coach - Bill Burke
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coach Bill Burke, please click here
Bill Burke, a former Royal standout runner and member of the
University's prestigious Wall of Fame, returned to his alma mater in
2005 as head men's cross-country coach after serving a highly
successful career at nearby Scranton Preparatory School. He
served as head boys’ track and field coach there from 1990-2005
and as boys’ and girls’ cross-country coach from 1989-2004.
In the summer of 2007, he was named head coach of the Royals' women's
cross-country program.
During his tenure at Scranton Preparatory, he led the Cavaliers to
four Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class AA
cross-country championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004) and 12 PIAA
District II titles. He also produced three state champions in
track and field and cross-country and 17 state medalists. In his
first season with the Royals, Scranton capped off the 2005 season by
placing ninth in the 41-team field at the NCAA Mid-East Regional, the
team's highest finish since 1999.
Burke, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education
from the University and a Master of Arts degree in American history from
the University of Notre Dame, was a two-time NCAA all-regional selection
(1984, 1985) during his standout career from 1982-1985. He owns the
unique distinction of being the first Scranton runner to qualify for the
NCAA Division III championships, where he finished 89th overall at the 1984
meet. He also finished third at both the 1982 and 1984 Middle Atlantic
Conference championships.
In 2005, he was named to the Scranton Times-Tribune
list of the Top 25 coaches all-time in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Bill and his wife, Maripat, reside in Scranton with their four
children: Bill, Jack, Peter and Maeve.
Coaching Highlights
NCAA Division III Qualifiers (1)
John Mercuri (2005)
All-NCAA Mideast Regional Selections (1)
John Mercuri (2005)
All-Landmark Conference Selections (2)
Chris Wasnetsky (1st-team, 2007; 2007 Landmark Conference Male Rookie of the Year)
Becky Prial (1st-team, 2007)
Rob Olechna (2nd-team, 2007)
All-Middle Atlantic Conference Selections (1)
John Mercuri (2005)
2008 Schedule
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Directions |
Results |
Summary |
Fri.
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Aug. 29
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at Northeast Pennsylvania Classic
Men: 1st-place, 8 teams, 36 points
Women: 2nd-place, 6 teams, 43 points
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Men
Women
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Summary
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Sat.
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Sept. 6
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at Vassar Invitational
Men: 4th-place, 8 teams, 83 points)
Women: 2nd-place, 11 teams, 66 points)
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Men
Women
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Summary
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Sat.
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Sept. 20
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at 5th Annual Cougar Classic (Misericordia University)
Men: 3rd-place, 9 teams, 95 points
Women: 4th-place, 9 teams, 95 points |
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Men
Women |
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Sat.
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Oct. 11
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at DeSales Invitational
Men: 4th-place, 20 teams, 149 points
Women: 3rd-place, 18 teams, 89 points
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Men
Women |
Summary |
Sat.
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Nov. 1
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at Landmark Conference Championships
(Fort Roberdeau State Park, Blair County, Pa., near Altoona)
Men: 4th-place, 8 teams, 91 points
Women: 3rd-place, 8 teams, 72 points |
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Men
Women |
Summary |
Sat.
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Nov. 15
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at NCAA Mideast Regional
(Greene County Airport, Waynesburg, Pa.)
Men: 18th-place, 43 teams, 532 points
Women: 20th-place, 44 teams, 558 points |
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Men
Women |
Summary |
2008 Rosters
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| Men |
Ht |
Yr. |
Hometown/High School |
| Mike Adams |
5-10 |
Sr. |
Brodheadsville, Pa./Pleasant Valley |
| Jason Bohenek |
5-9 |
Fr. |
Jessup, Pa./Holy Cross-Bishop O'Hara |
| Patrick Casterline |
5-8 |
Fr. |
Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater Raritan |
| Chris Cummings |
5-11 |
Fr. |
Scranton, Pa./Scranton Preparatory |
| Jeremy Evans |
6-2 |
Fr. |
Scranton, Pa./Holy Cross-Bishop Hannan |
| Sean Finnegan |
5-11 |
Jr. |
Springfield, Pa./St. Joseph's Preparatory |
| Kevin Flynn |
6-2 |
Fr. |
Glenside, Pa/Abington Senior |
| Joe Gallagher |
5-10 |
Jr. |
Apalachin, N.Y./Vestal Central |
| James Gamrat |
5-11 |
Sr. |
Lynbrook, N.Y./Lynbrook |
| Sean Healey |
6-1 |
Jr. |
Warwick, N.Y./Warwick Valley |
| Justin Kearns |
5-10 |
Fr. |
River Edge, N.J./River Dell Regional |
| Joe Larramendia |
6-0 |
Jr. |
Bernardsville, N.J./Bernards |
| Marcos Taboas |
5-7 |
So. |
Newark, N.J./St. Benedict's Preparatory |
| Chris Wasnetsky |
6-1 |
So. |
Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara |
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| Women |
Ht |
Yr. |
Hometown/High School |
| Adele Banks |
5-9 |
Jr. |
Harford, Pa./Watchung Hills Regional (NJ) |
| Maria Cifone |
5-0 |
So. |
Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph Hill |
| Kelly Cadigan |
5-4 |
Sr. |
Kensington, Md./Academy of Holy Cross |
| Anne Dauer |
5-8 |
Jr. |
Newton, N.J./Pope John XXIII |
| Erin Hayes |
5-6 |
Fy. |
Robbinsville, N.J./Robbinsville |
| Nicole Huth |
5-3 |
Jr. |
Willingboro, N.J./Holy Cross |
| Stephanie Huth |
5-3 |
Jr. |
Willingboro, N.J./Holy Cross |
| Dawn Leavy |
5-5 |
Jr. |
N. Bellmore, N.Y./W.C. Mepham |
| Jennifer Lewis |
5-0 |
Sr. |
Lake Ariel, Pa./Western Wayne |
| Diana Martin |
5-3 |
So. |
Monroe Township, N.J./Bishop George Ahr |
| Lauren Miller |
5-5 |
Fy. |
Wayne, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy |
| Kate Navitsky |
5-7 |
So. |
New Philadelphia, Pa./Nativity BVM |
| EJ Reedy |
5-7 |
So. |
Camillus, N.Y./West Genesee |
| Colleen Roe |
5-5 |
Fy. |
Havertown, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara |
| Katherine Sullivan |
5-8 |
So. |
Binghamton, N.Y./Seton Catholic |
Head Coach: Bill Burke (Scranton '86, 4th year with the men's program, 2nd with the women's program)
Assistant Coach: Maria DeMuro (King's, 1st year)
Quick Facts
Name: The University of Scranton
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Enrollment: 3,600 undergraduate
Colors: Purple and White
Nickname: "Royals"
Conference: Landmark
Conference Members:
The Catholic University of America, Drew University, Goucher
College, Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University,
United States Merchant Marine Academy
President: Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
Director of Athletics: Toby Lovecchio (The
University of Scranton '85)
Associate Director of Athletics: Steve Klingman
Assistant Directors of Athletics: Becky Davis (SWA), Bryan Lurie (Head Athletics Trainer), Kevin Southard
Senior Woman Administrator: Janice Winslow
Sports Information Director: Kevin Southard
S.I.D. Phone: (570) 941-7571
S.I.D. Fax: (570) 941-4223
S.I.D. E-mail Address: southardk2@scranton.edu
To e-mail
Sports Information Director Kevin Southard, please click here
Head Coach: Bill Burke
Phone: (570) 941-7571
Fax: (570) 941-4223
E-mail Address: burkew2@scranton.edu
To e-mail Head Coach Bill Burke, please click here
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