Cohen's contributions to the Haverford program are extensive, having served as Assistant Coach for Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field since August 2016.
To be nominated for the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and attain a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or higher.
LaRochelle demonstrated steady progress, moving from 58th at the two-mile split to 45th at the 5K split before making a spirited ascent to the 35th spot at the finish line.
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Jensen used his final column with the paper to profile another legend retiring this year in this piece on Tom Donnelly.
Junior Peter LaRochelle took home the individual title, crossing the finish line in 24:45.1. The individual regional crown from LaRochelle was the second for Haverford in as many years,
A total of 10 teams in each gender (each regional champion) will automatically qualify for the NCAA National Championships on November 19 in Newville, Pa. at Big Spring High School.
Assisted by JB Haglund ’02, Matt Cohen ’12, and Bob Hasson ’83, this distinction will be the 10th and final Centennial Conference award for Head Coach Tom Donnelly
The Fords, one of the most successful cross country programs in Division III, will enter the postseason looking for a 30th straight trip to the NCAA Division III National Championship meet.
Haverford finished 16th in a field of 31 teams at the Rowan Border Battle on Saturday, while resting its top seven runners as preparation for the Centennial Conference Championships
Haverford was just outside the top 10 in an event that featured 12 nationally ranked squads descending on the site of next month's national championship meet.
Coach Donnelly's illustrious tenure spans an astounding 49 seasons, and leaves an indelible mark on both Haverford College and the world of collegiate athletics.
Saturday's alumni/open race featured a total of 51 runners between the varsity, alumni and open entrants into the field. Peter La Rochelle won the individual title, crossing in 14:49.
The Fords will host a total of three home meets at the Alumni Cross Country Course this season, with the Alumni Open race taking place on Saturday, September 9 to kick off that home slate.