Elmhurst College athletic teams have a long history of success. From conference championships to NCAA Tournament Appearances, Bluejay student-athletes have achieved great levels of success on the playing field. In addition, the Bluejays have also starred in the classroom, with over 150 student-athletes earning academic all-conference honors during the 2008-09 season.
2008-09 Elmhurst Athletic Highlights
*NCAA Champion Wrestler (Jake Oster at 125 lbs.)
*NCAA Runner-up Wrestler (Mark Corsello at 285 lbs.)
*NCAA Runner-up in Indoor Track (Brian McConnell in the mile run)
*Seventh place at the NCAA Wrestling Championships (best-ever finish by Elmhurst)
*NCAA Tournament Appearance in Men's Basketball
*A national ranking for the women's bowling team in just its fourth year of competition
*Best record (7-3) and conference finish for the football team since 1985
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Over 150 Bluejays earn academic all-conference honors.
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ESPN The Magazine First Team Academic All-American (Matt D'Angelo in Football)
*Five All-American athletes
Elmhurst College National Championships
1983 Volleyball Team
1985 Volleyball Team
Elmhurst College Individual National Champions
John Dabrowski - Track & Field (Indoor High Jump) - 1988
Elvis McCarter - Track & Field (Outdoor 800 meters) - 2000
Jake Oster - Wrestling (125 lbs.) - 2009
Elmhurst College Teams with Top-10 NCAA Finishes
2009 Wrestling Team - Seventh Place
2008 Wrestling Team - Eighth Place
2005 Wrestling Team - Eighth Place
2002 Women's Cross Country Team - Seventh Place
2000 Women's Cross Country Team - Eighth Place
1987 Volleyball Team - National Runner-Up
1985 Volleyball Team - NCAA Champions
1983 Volleyball Team - NCAA Champions
List of All-Time Academic All-Americans
List of All-Time CCIW Championships Won