Cross Country Running: Summit League Prepares for Championships

Teams from North Dakota State University and South Dakota Poised to Compete

The Summit League cross country championships are just around the corner, and the teams from North Dakota State University and South Dakota are poised to compete for the title. Both teams have had strong seasons, and they will be looking to finish the year on a high note.

North Dakota State Bison

The Bison are the defending Summit League champions, and they will be looking to repeat this year. They have a strong team led by senior All-American Macy Christianson. Christianson has been one of the top runners in the Summit League all season, and she will be looking to lead her team to another title.

In addition to Christianson, the Bison have a number of other talented runners who will be competing in the championships. Junior Emily Duttenhefer has been a consistent performer all season, and she will be looking to finish the year with a strong performance. Sophomore Lauren Jastram is another runner to watch for the Bison. Jastram has had a breakout season this year, and she will be looking to continue her success at the championships.

South Dakota Coyotes

The Coyotes are another team that will be competing for the Summit League title this year. They have a young team, but they have shown a lot of potential this season. Sophomore Emily Bricco has been the Coyotes' top runner all season, and she will be looking to lead her team to a strong finish.

In addition to Bricco, the Coyotes have a number of other talented runners who will be competing in the championships. Junior Morgan Hanson has been a consistent performer all season, and she will be looking to finish the year with a strong performance. Sophomore Taylor Anderson is another runner to watch for the Coyotes. Anderson has had a breakout season this year, and she will be looking to continue her success at the championships.

The Championships

The Summit League cross country championships will be held on Saturday, October 29th, at the Coyote Sports Complex in Vermillion, South Dakota. The women's race will begin at 11:00 AM, and the men's race will begin at 12:00 PM. The top teams and individuals will qualify for the NCAA cross country championships.