2021-22 Moravian University Men's Track & Field News

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180 student-athletes named to the Spring 2022 Dean's Honors List.
181 Hounds Receive Dean’s Honors List Accolades for 2022 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation had 181 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the University for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2022 Spring semester.

The Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 and Herbstman Award Recipient.
Moravian Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees, Teams & Herbstman Award Recipient

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Erica Klepeisz Kilpatrick ’09; Eric Lambinus ’94; George Pitsilos ’67; Abigail Schaffer ’12 and Eric Campbell-Woodruff ’11 make up the class of 2022 that will be inducted into the Moravian Athletic Hall of Fame. The 1994, 2001, 2002 and 2003 women’s tennis teams will also be inducted on Friday, October 7 in Johnston Hall while Dr. Stacy Robustelli will receive the Robert Martin Herbstman Award.

Head shots of 12 USTFCCCA All-Region honorees
Twelve Hounds Earn 2022 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Metro Region Honors

NEW ORLEANS, La. --- The Moravian University men’s and women’s track & field squads have had 12 student-athletes named as United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Region honorees in 10 events including relays for a total of 13 All-Region honors.

graphic for Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll
124 Greyhounds Named to 2022 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2022 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today including 124 student-athletes from Moravian University. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

Graduate student Shane Mastro '21 unleashes his third attempt in the shot put at the 2022 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Photo by D3photography.com/Shane
Mastro Competes in NCAA Division III Championship to Close 2022 Season and Career

GENEVA, Ohio --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field squad saw its 2022 season come to a close on Friday at the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships being hosted by the University of Mount Union and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission at the SPIRE Institute and Academy.

Action shots of Shane Houghton '22 and Shane Mastro '21
Houghton & Mastro Honored on CoSIDA Men’s Track/Cross Country Academic All-District IV Team

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Graduate student Shane Mastro and senior Shane Houghton of the Moravian University men’s cross country and track & field teams have been honored on the 2022 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Men’s Track/Cross Country Team for NCAA Division III schools in District IV.

Shane Mastro set to compete in the shot put.
Mastro Qualifies for 2022 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --- The Moravian University men’s track & field team has had graduate student Shane Mastro selected as part of the field for the 2022 NCAA Division III Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships that will be hosted by University of Mount Union and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio from May 26-28.

Graduate student Peter Gingrich runs a PR in the 800-meter run in his final career individual race at the 2022 All-Atlantic Region Championships at Timothy Breidegam Track. Senior Dominic DeRafelo in the background also ran a PR in his final career race. Photo by Christian Jancsarics '23
Greyhounds Tie for 24th at 2022 All-Atlantic Region Outdoor Track & Field Championships

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field squad tied for 24 of 41 schools with 11 points at the two-day 2022 All-Atlantic Region Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by the Hounds at Timothy Breidegam Track. 

AARTF logo over Moravian hurdle
Tickets Now on Sale for 2022 All-Atlantic Region Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Moravian University

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 All-Atlantic Region Outdoor Track & Field Championships that will be held at Timothy Breidegam Track and Rocco Calvo Field on the campus of Moravian University on May 18-19.

Head shots for Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship
Nine Hounds Honored on 2022 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 75 student-athletes including nine from Moravian University to the 2022 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

Freshman Owen Nahf runs in the 5,000-meter run at the All-Atlantic Region Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Timothy Breidegam Track. Photo by Christian Jancsarics '23
Moravian Opens Action at 2022 All-Atlantic Region Championships

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field team participated in the first day of action at the 2022 All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Championships being hosted by the Greyhounds at Timothy Breidegam Track and Rocco Calvo Field.

Graduate student Shane Mastro gets ready for the shot put in the Greyhound Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track in April 2022. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Mastro Sets School Mark in Shot Put at Princeton

PRINCETON, N.J. --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field squad sent two competitors to the Princeton University Elite Invitational Saturday.

Crystal Robinson, Shane Mastro & Jesse Baumann for Landmark Conference awards graphic.
Ten Greyhounds Earn All-Conference at 2022 Outdoor Track & Field Championships; Robinson, Mastro & Baumann Receive Major Awards

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian University men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams had a total of ten student-athletes earn All-Conference accolades for their performances at the 2022 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships last weekend at Juniata College.

Junior Dan Jenkins competes in the hammer throw in the 2022 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships at Juniata College. Photo courtesy of Juniata Athletic Communications
Moravian Men Finish Third at 2022 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships after Winning Two Events Sunday

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field team finished third at the 2022 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Juniata College that concluded Sunday. The Greyhounds scored 151.5 points while Susquehanna University captured the team title with 229 points and the Catholic University of America was second with 154 points. 

Graduate student Shane Mastro competes in the hammer throw during the Greyhound Invitational at Timothy Breidegam Track in April 2022. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Tied for First and Win One Event on Opening Day of 2022 Landmark Conference Outdoor Championships

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s outdoor track & field squad is tied for first place after the opening day of action at the 2022 Landmark Conference Championships being hosted by Juniata College. The Greyhounds and Susquehanna University both have 50 points after the five scored events on Saturday.

Moravian student-athletes at the special athletic commencement ceremony in May 2021 on John Makuvek Field.
Moravian to Video Stream Graduation Ceremony for Baseball, Softball, Women’s Tennis and Track & Field Programs on May 9

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University will be hosting a special graduation ceremony for the senior members of the baseball, softball, women’s tennis and track & field programs on Monday, May 9 in Johnston Hall at 6:00 p.m., and the ceremony will be streamed live on the Greyhound Sports Network.