For the second time in school history, the Northwest Christian University men's cross country team has received votes in an NAIA pre-season Top-25 poll.

There's a reason why he was the 2014-2015 NCU Male Athlete of the Year. Senior Chris Zirkle put together the most impressive running season of any male runner in school history in the fall, capturing the hearts of the Beacon faithful.

For programs young and old, records and milestones were accomplished to some extent by nearly every NCU team during the 2014-2015 year. Leading the way was a freshman runner and junior softball player.

The Women's Cross Country team earned Team of the Year honors at the 2014-2015 NCU Athletics Champions of Character Award Ceremony on Sunday night.