July 28

DC Duo Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team

NEW ORLEANS – Eric Swartz and Brad Zarembski have each been named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III All-Academic Track and Field Team, the second consecutive season the two have earned the distinction. The DC duo joins 158 other student-athletes to receive the honor.

To qualify for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and have met the NCAA Division III Indoor or Outdoor automatic or provisional qualifying standard in their respective event...(read more)

June 25

Zarembski Garners Academic All-America Honors

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Brad Zarembski has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Third Team as voted on and announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

The award recognizes student-athletes for outstanding achievements in the classroom as well as on the playing field. In order to be eligible for this award, the athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have reached sophomore status or higher academically...(read more)

June 5

ESPN The Magazine Recognizes DC Trio

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Eric Swartz and Brad Zarembski have each been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV First Team, while Samantha Higdon has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV Second Team as voted on and announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

The award recognizes student-athletes for outstanding achievements in the classroom as well as on the playing field. In order to be eligible for this award, the athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher...(read more)

May 29

Matuszak Named Outdoor All-American

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Trevor Matuszak’s second-place finish in the hammer throw helped him garner Division III Outdoor All-American honors, after The USTFCCCA announced its All-American Teams on Sunday May 25. The senior becomes Defiance’s eighth All-American selection, marking the second consecutive season that a DC athlete has earned such a distinction. His eight points in the meet led the Jackets to a 37th-place finish.

Matuszak threw 189-06.00 on his fourth throw to take the lead...(read more)

May 23

Matuszak Finishes Runner-Up at Outdoor Nationals

OSHKOSH, Wisc.–Trevor Matuszak earned a second-place finish in the hammer throw at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships on May 23. He is set to become Defiance’s eighth track & field All-American when the official list is announced next week.

The Ottawa Lake, Mich. native threw 189-03.00 feet in his first throw of finals to take the lead after the first five throws. St. Thomas’ Mark O’Connell threw 191-00.00 on his final attempt to claim the individual crown.

Matuszak is set to earn All-American status...(read more)

May 22

Matuszak Named Regional Field Athlete of the Year

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Trevor Matuszak was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s 2008 Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year, adding to his long list of accolades of this season.

The senior claimed All-Ohio and HCAC Championship titles this season in the hammer throw, while also automatically qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the event. Matuszak broke his own school record at the Billy Hayes Invitational with a toss of 196-06.00 feet, giving him the best mark in Div. III this season... (read more)