Meet Preview: Faith Cross Country at Central Dutch Invite
Central Dutch Invitational |
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| Date: |
Friday, Sep. 5 |
| Time: |
Women's 5k - 6:00 p.m. CT | Men's 6k 6:45 p.m. CT |
| Location: |
Central College XC Course | Pella, IA |
| Expected Forecast: |
63 degrees, mostly cloudy, 8 mph NW wind |
| Meet Information: |
Results (once race ends) |
Ankeny, IA -- Faith Cross Country begins their season at the Central Dutch Invite on Friday, September 5 in Pella, IA. The Women's 5k will begin at 6:00 p.m. CT, with the men's 6K to follow at 6:45 p.m. CT.
FAITH NOTES
- The Eagles finished 2024 in a historic fashion, with the women's XC team placing 4th at NCCAA Nationals, and the men placing 8th.
- Faith will participate in eight meets in 2025, starting the season at the Central Dutch Invitational on September 6th, and ending with the NCCAA National Championship on November 15th.
- WXC boasts 3 returners: Becca Hulinsky (Jr), Lydia Mueller (Jr), and Carlie Blevins (So). MXC also returns 3 runners: Andy Hackley (Sr), Ben Hackley (Sr), and Ethan Smith (So)
NEW FACES
The Eagles cross country program and head coach Ryan Long will welcome 6 newcomers to the 2025 roster. On the Women's side, Jelena Bausch (So) and Leah Leary (Fr) round out the squad, allowing team participation. Jelena brings collegiate competition experience as she participated in Track & Field in spring of 2025. The men's team brings in four newcomers: Brandon Smith (Jr), Max Johnston (Jr), Brian Rohde (Fr) and Christian Farr (Fr), who will all vie for top spots in 2025.
