Press Release: Evergreen Expanding Athletics for 2023-24

OLYMPIA, WASH – Evergreen will add Women's and Men's Wrestling as well as the return of Women's and Men's Cross Country to its intercollegiate athletics programs starting in Fall 2023.

"Student athletes make great Greeners" said Evergreen's president Dr. John Carmichael. "They are self-motivated and community minded. We look forward to welcoming more student-athletes to campus"

The addition of the wrestling programs makes Evergreen the only four-year school in the state of Washington with an intercollegiate wrestling program. "This is a big deal." said Assistant Athletic Director Zeb Hoffman. "The wrestling community in Washington has been asking for this for a long time, and we.'re excited to serve students looking to wrestle at the collegiate level."

Evergreen's last Cross Country team was fielded in 2014. "Our campus is practically built for cross country." said Hoffman "Bringing it back was a no brainer. It's a perfect fit for our college, and it complements our Track and Field Program as well."

Hiring for the Men's and Women's Wrestling Coaches is underway, and an official announcement will be made once finalized. Evergreen is commencing a search for the Head Cross Country Coach position beginning in late December. Until hiring announcements are made, interested student athletes should contact Zeb Hoffman, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Track and Field Coach.