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Jonker Concludes Historic Season at NAIA XC Championships
Jonker Concludes Historic Season at NAIA XC Championships

November 21, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (11/21/25) – Marizenne Jonker made program history for the Williams Baptist University women’s cross country team, becoming the first athlete to compete at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships on Friday morning at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Fla.

Jonker to Become First Eagle to Compete in NAIA XC National Championships
Jonker to Become First Eagle to Compete in NAIA XC National Championships

November 20, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/20/25) – Marizenne Jonker will become the first Williams Baptist University Cross Country athlete to compete in the NAIA National Championship Meet on Friday, Nov. 21 in Tallahassee, Fla.

Jonker Qualifies for NAIA Nationals; WBU Places Third at AMC Championships
Jonker Qualifies for NAIA Nationals; WBU Places Third at AMC Championships

November 06, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/6/25) – Williams Baptist University women’s cross country runner Marizenne Jonker qualified for the NAIA National Championships for the first time in her career as the Lady Eagles snagged a third place finish at the American Midwest Conference Cross Country Championships on Thursday morning.

Jonker Takes Silver at Trojan Invite
Jonker Takes Silver at Trojan Invite

October 13, 2025

HANNIBAL, Mo. (10/13/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Trojan Invite, hosted by Hannibal-LaGrange University on Saturday morning.

Jonker Named AMC Runner of the Week
Jonker Named AMC Runner of the Week

September 29, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (9/29/25) – Williams Baptist University cross country junior Marizenne Jonker was named American Midwest Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the fourth week of the season.

Eagles Compete at Blue Mountain Topper Trails Classic
Eagles Compete at Blue Mountain Topper Trails Classic

September 29, 2025

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. (9/29/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Blue Mountain Topper Trails Classic hosted by Blue Mountain Christian University on Saturday morning.

Jonker Takes Gold at Lyon College Invitational
Jonker Takes Gold at Lyon College Invitational

September 06, 2025

BATESVILLE, Ark.  (9/6/25) – Marizenne Jonker led the way for the Williams Baptist University women’s and men’s cross country teams with a first place finish at the Lyon College Invitational on Friday evening.

Eagles Open Season at Memphis Twilight Classic
Eagles Open Season at Memphis Twilight Classic

September 01, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.  (9/1/25) – The Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2025 campaign at the Memphis Twilight Classic, hosted by Christian Brothers University on Saturday.

Lady Eagles Voted 5th in AMC Cross Country Preseason Poll
Lady Eagles Voted 5th in AMC Cross Country Preseason Poll

August 21, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.  (8/21/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s cross country team was voted to finish fifth in the American Midwest Conference preseason coaches’ poll, the league revealed Thursday afternoon.

Eagles Cross Country Announces 2025 Schedule
Eagles Cross Country Announces 2025 Schedule

August 05, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (8/5/25) – The Williams Baptist University Cross Country program has announced its 2025 slate of races under first-year head coach Jennifer Mathis.

12 WBU Fall Athletes Named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
12 WBU Fall Athletes Named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

November 25, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (11/25/24) – 12 Williams Baptist University student-athletes across each of the fall sports were named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes for their performances in the classroom.

Lady Eagles End Season at AMC Championships
Lady Eagles End Season at AMC Championships

November 08, 2024

HANNIBAL, Mo. (11/8/24) – The Williams Baptist women’s cross country team saw its 2024 season come to a close at the American Midwest Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday morning in Hannibal, Mo.

Jonker Named AMC Cross Country Runner of the Week
Jonker Named AMC Cross Country Runner of the Week

October 21, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/21/24) – For the first time in her career, Williams Baptist University cross country runner Aletta Jonker was named the American Midwest Conference women’s runner of the week, the league office announced on Monday.

Eagles Compete in Mikayla Sherrill Fall Classic
Eagles Compete in Mikayla Sherrill Fall Classic

October 19, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (10/19/24) – The Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Mikayla Sherrill Fall Classic hosted by the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy on Saturday morning.

Jonker Takes Silver in Trojan Invitational
Jonker Takes Silver in Trojan Invitational

October 14, 2024

HANNIBAL, Mo. (10/14/24) – Sophomore Aletta Jonker led the way for the Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams on Saturday at the Trojan Invitational hosted by Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Mo.

Williams Competes in SLU Billiken Invitational
Williams Competes in SLU Billiken Invitational

September 21, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo.  (9/21/24) – The Williams Baptist University men’s and women’s cross country teams took to the track Saturday morning to compete in the SLU Billiken Invitational in St. Louis, Mo.