Lady Buffs claim national award

MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TENN. (Nov. 24, 2007) --- The Milligan College women's cross country team claimed the NAIA Champions of Character team award at the recent NAIA National Cross Country Championships.

Through their campus, community and global initiatives the Lady Buffs have kept the responsibility of giving back to others a top priority. Independent of the coaching staff or administration the Lady Buffs formed a ‘task force' that would determine the ways in which the team could give back to those who supported them, and those that are less fortunate.

Each individual on the team shares a passion for running, but more importantly we share a passion to positively impact the lives of those around us. The ‘task force' is our way of giving back,” said team co-captain Jacklyn Talbert (Mt. Carmel, Tenn ).

Children's running clinics, shoe-drives for third-world nations and helping out at one of the local churches are just a few of the ways the Lady Buffs gained a fresh appreciation for all that they have. The new perspective has contributed to their success in their everyday lives and on the field of competition.  

The Lady Buffs recently claimed Milligan's highest ever team finish at a National Championships when they ran to a third place finish at the Dr. Wayne E. Dannehl course in Kenosha, Wis., Nov. 17.

This is the Lady Buffs second NAIA Champions of Character award. The Lady Buffs also claimed the NAIA Champions of Character award during the 2007 indoor season.