The Cardinal Men won their second WVIAC title in consecutive years, while the women finished as runner-up for the second straight season. Under Moore’s tutelage the Cardinal harriers broke 9 school records, achieved 8 national qualifying marks, and garnered 1 All-American plaque.

The Cardinals also excelled in the classroom during the 2008 season. The women’s program obtained Academic All-American Team honors, while 2 individuals on the men’s side garnered Academic All-American honors. For his efforts during the 2008 season Moore was recognized as the WVIAC Men’s Coach of the Year and a finalist for the Atlantic Region’s Men’s Coach of the Year.

Before his career as a coach at Wheeling Jesuit University, Moore competed as a student-athlete for the Cardinals. During his tenure at WJU Moore obtained 2 All-American plaques, including a 3^rd place finish at the NCAA Indoor 5,000 meters, and 7 Academic All-American certificates. Post collegiately Moore competed professionally for Saucony in events around the U.S., finishing in the top 15 of several major events. Moore graduated from Wheeling Jesuit with a degree in a B.A. in History and he currently resides in Wheeling with his wife Bethany and their son Redick.

Coach Kidwell’s athletes excelled especially well in the throwing events, as the Lady Cardinal thrower swept (placed 1,2,3) the majority of the throwing events at the WVIAC Championships.

Before his coaching career, Andy was a standout student-athlete at Wheeling Jesuit. During his senior year Coach Kidwell qualified for the NCAA Nationals in the Hammer Throw placing 11^th. He also placed very well at several of the WVIAC Championship meets during his collegiate career. Andy graduated from WJU with a degree in Education as well as his Masters degree in Business Administration.