<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.houghton.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Houghton University Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/rss.aspx?path=track</link><description>Latest news items for Houghton University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.houghton.edu/rss?path=track" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Four Teams Earn NCCAA Scholar Team Awards</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspx</guid><category>General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCCAA Scholar Teams" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/12/NCCAA_Spring_26_Scholar_Teams_10184076.png" /><br /><br />HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Four Houghton University teams have earned NCCAA Winter / Spring Scholar Team awards following the spring 2026 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/NCCAA_Spring_26_Scholar_Teams_10184076.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/NCCAA_Spring_26_Scholar_Teams_10184076.png"><media:title>NCCAA Scholar Teams</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/NCCAA_Spring_26_Scholar_Teams_10184076.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8633</s:story_id></item><item><title>Outdoor Tracks Gets Three Regional Podium Finishes</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/19/track-and-field-outdoor-tracks-gets-three-regional-podium-finishes.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/19/track-and-field-outdoor-tracks-gets-three-regional-podium-finishes.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Outdoor Track Regionals Team" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/2026_Track_Regionals_Team.jpg" /><br /><br />COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- The Houghton Highlanders produced several strong performances at the All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Championships hosted by Ursinus College on May 13-14, highlighted by multiple podium finishes against top NCAA Division III regional competition.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/2026_Track_Regionals_Team.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/2026_Track_Regionals_Team.jpg"><media:title>2026 Outdoor Track Regionals Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/2026_Track_Regionals_Team.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8626</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maples, Mason, Groff Join Athletics Hall of Honor</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/6/general-maples-mason-groff-join-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/6/general-maples-mason-groff-join-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspx</guid><category>Cross Country, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Hall of Honor inductees" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC05569.JPG" /><br /><br />HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton University Athletics proudly inducted Joe Mason '07, Kirsten (Nelson) Maples '05, and Danielle (Brenon) Groff '12 into the Houghton Athletics Hall of Honor as the Class of 2026 during a special luncheon held on Saturday, May 2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC05569.JPG" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC05569.JPG"><media:title>2026 Hall of Honor inductees</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC05569.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 08:54:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8616</s:story_id></item><item><title>LaCrosse, Linenfelser, Lucyszyn Earn Senior Excellence Awards</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/5/general-lacrosse-linenfelser-lucyszyn-earn-senior-excellence-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/5/general-lacrosse-linenfelser-lucyszyn-earn-senior-excellence-awards.aspx</guid><category>Cross Country, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Senior Excellence Awards" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/2026_Senior_Excellence_9937680.png" /><br /><br />HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton University Athletics proudly recognized its highest individual student-athlete honor recipients at the 2026 Night of Excellence, celebrating three seniors whose careers exemplify the department's mission of &quot;Excellence for the Glory of God.&quot;]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/2026_Senior_Excellence_9937680.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/2026_Senior_Excellence_9937680.png"><media:title>2026 Senior Excellence Awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/2026_Senior_Excellence_9937680.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 11:48:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8615</s:story_id></item><item><title>Houghton Track Competes at E8 Outdoor Championships</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/4/track-and-field-houghton-track-competes-at-e8-outdoor-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/4/track-and-field-houghton-track-competes-at-e8-outdoor-championships.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alexa Belanger high jump nationals" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/5/25/250523-NCAA-Outdoor-068924-IMK-PROOF.JPG" /><br /><br />ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Houghton University track & field teams delivered a strong showing at the Empire 8 Outdoor Championships at St. John Fisher, highlighted by standout distance performances, multiple podium finishes, and continued progress across sprints and field events.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/25/250523-NCAA-Outdoor-068924-IMK-PROOF.JPG" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/25/250523-NCAA-Outdoor-068924-IMK-PROOF.JPG"><media:title>Alexa Belanger high jump nationals</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/25/250523-NCAA-Outdoor-068924-IMK-PROOF.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8614</s:story_id></item><item><title>Outdoor Track Set for E8 Championships</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/1/track-and-field-outdoor-track-set-for-e8-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/1/track-and-field-outdoor-track-set-for-e8-championships.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Noelle Linenfelser outdoor run" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Outdoor_Track_Invitational_-_Website_Header.jpg" /><br /><br />Houghton men's and women's track and field will compete at the 2026 Empire 8 Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at the Polisseni Track and Field Complex on the campus of St. John Fisher.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Outdoor_Track_Invitational_-_Website_Header.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Outdoor_Track_Invitational_-_Website_Header.jpg"><media:title>Noelle Linenfelser outdoor run</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Outdoor_Track_Invitational_-_Website_Header.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 06:46:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8613</s:story_id></item><item><title>Track Competes at Cardinal Classic</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/29/track-and-field-track-competes-at-cardinal-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/29/track-and-field-track-competes-at-cardinal-classic.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Michael Solomon" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />The Houghton University track and field teams delivered a strong showing on Saturday at the Cardinal Classic, highlighted by multiple event wins, AARTFC qualifying marks, and a number of top-five finishes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header__2_.jpg"><media:title>Michael Solomon</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8610</s:story_id></item><item><title>Highlanders Turn in Impressive Performances at Hamilton</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/21/highlanders-turn-in-impressive-performances-at-bucknell-hamilton.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/21/highlanders-turn-in-impressive-performances-at-bucknell-hamilton.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Rachael Smith" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/15/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header.jpg" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header.jpg"><media:title>Rachael Smith</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/15/HU_Invitational_2026_-_Website_Header.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>6</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8602</s:story_id></item><item><title>Outdoor Track Opens Season with Impressive Results</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/3/31/track-and-field-outdoor-track-opens-season-with-impressive-results.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/3/31/track-and-field-outdoor-track-opens-season-with-impressive-results.aspx</guid><category>Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Noelle Linenfelser outdoor run" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Outdoor_Track_Invitational_-_Website_Header.jpg" /><br /><br />CHESTER, Pa. – The Houghton University outdoor track and field teams opened the 2026 outdoor season with a strong showing at the Danny Curran Invitational, highlighted by nine performances that landed in the program's all-time top-10 lists.]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Seasons</title><link>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/3/30/mens-basketball-26-highlanders-honored-by-nccaa-after-winter-seasons.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/3/30/mens-basketball-26-highlanders-honored-by-nccaa-after-winter-seasons.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Track and Field, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCCAA Scholar Athletes" src="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/4/NCCAA_2025_Scholars_-_2_8640823.png" /><br /><br />HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Twenty-six Houghton 2025-26 winter sport student-athletes have been recognized by the National Christian College Athletic Association for their performance in the classroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.houghton.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/4/NCCAA_2025_Scholars_-_2_8640823.png" /><media:content 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