Janine Betcher

Janine Betcher
Janine Betcher
  • Height:
    5'2"
  • Hometown:
    Fontana, CA
  • Year:
    Fy.
  • High School:
    Henry J Kaiser
  • Major:
    Business Administration
Bio

College Bests (Through End of 2025 Season):

5k: 21:34.4 - MASCAC Championship (Nov 1, 2025)
6k:  26:47.7 - WNE Golden Bear Inviational (Oct 18, 2025)

Personal:
Janine was born in Redlands, CA...is majoring in Business Administration at Worcester State...the daughter of Jessica Levinson...has one sibling, Janelle...favorite spot on campus the track...chose Worcester State because it felt like home even 3000 miles away

Before Worcester State:
Janine is a 2025 graduate of Henry J Kaiser High School in Fontana, CA...played four years of cross country and track & field for the Cats

News mentions
Lancers Compete to Top 25 Finish at Women's NCAA DIII Regional
Lancers Compete to Top 25 Finish at Women's NCAA DIII Regional

Worcester, MA- In the final meet of the 2025 season, the Worcester State Women's Cross Country team travelled north to Hopkinton Fair Grounds in Hopkinton, NH to compete at the NCAA DIII New England Regional. Leading the Lancers was first Anna Serafini who finished in a time of 24:37 for 92nd.

Lancers Women's Cross Country Claim Third at MASCAC Championship
Lancers Women's Cross Country Claim Third at MASCAC Championship

Worcester, MA- In the culmination of a hard raced Cross Country season the Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team claimed 3rd at the 2025 MASCAC Championship. The Lancers were led by senior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA) as they totaled 81 points on the course and all seven top finishers in the top 25.

Worcester Claims Sixth at Western New England Golden Bear Invitational
Worcester Claims Sixth at Western New England Golden Bear Invitational

Worcester, MA- In their final meet before the MASCAC Championship in two weeks, the Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team faced off on one last meet with a trip to Western New England for their invitational. 

Lancers Claim Top 10 Finish in James Earley Invitational
Lancers Claim Top 10 Finish in James Earley Invitational

Worcester, MA- After a few weeks of training the Worcester State Women’s Cross Country headed to Westfield State today to compete in the James Earley invite in a precursor training match for the MASCAC Championship. The Lancers were led by senior Leah Berg (Worcester, MA) who finished in 36th place to help Worcester to 234 points and an eighth place finish. The result marks another consistent showing for the Lancers as they continue to build momentum through the midseason stretch.

Lancers Women's Cross Country Compete Strong at UMass-Dartmouth Invite
Lancers Women's Cross Country Compete Strong at UMass-Dartmouth Invite

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State women’s cross country team turned in a strong pack performance at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on Saturday, with the Lancers competing across both the Gold and Navy 6K races.

Serafini Leads Lancers at Pop Crowell Invite
Serafini Leads Lancers at Pop Crowell Invite

Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Cross Country team was back on the course this morning at Gordon College to compete in the Pop Crowell Invite. The Lancers were led by first year Anna Serafini (Leominster, MA) who finished in 34th place helping to contribute to the team score of 181 for Worcester.

Lancers Women's Cross Country Open Season with Win at Jim Sheehan Invite
Lancers Women's Cross Country Open Season with Win at Jim Sheehan Invite

Worcester, MA – The Worcester State women’s cross country team opened its season with a short trip north to Fitchburg State for the annual Jim Sheehan Invite. The Lancers were led by sophomore Samantha Edwards (East Longmeadow, MA), who placed third overall and second in team scoring, helping Worcester secure the team title with 20 points in the tri-meet against Fitchburg State and Curry.