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Cross Country Finishes Strong Cross Country

By postpioneer on Dec 3, 2010

The C.W. Post Cross Country team wrapped up their season on November 21st at the Division II Northeast Regional Championship.

The men raced in the 10K event (6.2 miles) and placed 8th overall in the Northeast Region. Crossing the line first for the Pioneers was graduate student Vince Giambanco who placed 22nd with a time 32:20. Right on his heels was sophomore Christian Altamura with a time of 32:25, good for 24th place. Both Giambanco and Altamura’s times placed them in the top 10 of the all-time 10K list for C.W. Post University.

Pioneers Give Coach Collins 100th Victory

By postpioneer on Dec 1, 2010

The Pioneers ended their season on a high note, beating Slippery Rock University 42-38 and also giving head coach Brian Collins his 100th victory with the C.W. Post Pioneers.

Senior Erik Anderwkavich, playing in his final game, started off the scoring for Post connecting with Grayson Laurino for a 46-yard pass. The Rock would come right back two minutes later scoring when Akeem Satterfield took a 30-yard rush into the end zone. Satterfield had a big day, rushing for 271 yards and scoring four touchdowns.

Around the Horn

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

MLB Texas Rangers closer Neftali Feliz was named American League rookie of the Year. Feliz, who set a rookie record with 40 saves and ran up radar guns with his lively arm. World Champion San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey took the National League Rookie of the Year Award with…

Field Hockey Falls in Last Game

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

The C.W. Post women’s field hockey team saw their season come to a close this past Saturday in Pennsylvania.

The Pioneers walked away from their matchup against defending Division II National Champion Bloomsburg University with a 4-0 loss, dropping their record to 9-10 while boosting the Huskies’ to an impressive 16-2.

Another Season in the Books

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

The 2010 C.W. Post Men’s soccer team finished with a record of 7-8-2 (4-3), which qualified them to reach the East Coast Conference Championships. In the championships, Post squared off against a tough Dowling squad and lost a heartbreaker via penalty kicks.

“A loss is a loss,” said senior forward Rumen Kerekov.  “Although the game was even, there was a disappointment from the loss.  Shootout is gambling and unfortunately we were on the losing side.”

Niciforo Nets Two; Pioneers Head to Semi-Finals

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

The C.W. Post Women’s soccer team is on their way to the third round of the 2010 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships after defeating the American International College (AIC) Yellow Jackets on Sunday.

The lady Pioneers continued their on-field domination by shutting AIC out 2-0. During the first half the lady Pioneers put the pressure on AIC goalkeeper Kara Potts, but could not find the back of the net.

Annual Turkey Trot

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

The 2010 C.W. Post Turkey Trot was a huge success yet again for the 9th straight year.

Athletes, staff members, students, and walkers all participated in the five-kilometer race in which they all donated non-perishable foods for families in need for the upcoming holiday.

X’s & O’s

By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

A thrilling 42-38 win over Slippery Rock put a bow on an exciting season of Pioneers football. Even at 7-4, the Pioneers fell short of the playoffs and will ride into the off-season as spectators again. But with any season come the end-of-season awards, the best players and moments from the 2010 football season.

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By postpioneer on Nov 19, 2010

The women’s swimming team lost its first meet to Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) this past Saturday.  The Pioneers fell behind with a final score of 138-152.

“It was tough because we are a small team compared to them,” said Sandra Kirstein, the C.W. Post sophomore. Despite having only 10 swimmers, the lady Pioneers walked away with nine first-place finishes.