SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The McKendree women's team competed in its first 6K of the season at the GLVC Championships, finishing 11th out of 14 teams, with a total of 134 runners lining up for the race.
Freshman Josie Ginder opened the scoring for the Bearcats once again, despite being sick, finishing 95th in 24:38.23 in her first 6K. Following her was freshman Carly Chambers, who placed 103rd in 25:26.29 in her first 6K ever. Her 5K split was also a personal best. Close behind her was junior Daniela Lozano, who recorded personal bests in both the 5K and 6K during the same race. Sophomore Audrey Cummins and freshman Madelyn Nordike completed the Bearcats' scoring five, placing 109th and 110th, respectively, in 25:51.10 and 25:52.32. The result was also a personal best for Cummins. Freshman Jessica Malone also recorded a personal best, finishing 117th in 27:01.00. Junior Mariana Lozano crossed the finish line in 121st place, rounding out the Bearcats' finishers in 28:03.45.
The women's team recorded an average time of 25:29 for the 6K, equivalent to a 21:04 average for the 5K. The Bearcats supported each other throughout the race, with Lozano, Cummins and Nordike running together in packs and using Chambers as a reference point. This teamwork resulted in a team spread of just 1:17 between the first and last scorers.
GLVC Championships 2026 Scores:
1. Lewis – 53 pts
2. S.B.U – 63 pts
3. Truman State – 106 pts
4. Rockhurst – 123 pts
5. Drury – 136 pts
6. Maryville – 140 pts
7. Indy – 197 pts
8. U.I.S. – 206 pts
9. Missouri S&T – 240 pts
10. Quincy – 298 pts
11. Mckendree – 330 pts
12. Lincoln – 370 pts
13. Upper Iowa – 372 pts
14. U.M.S.L. – 388 pts
The women's cross country team will compete in its final meet of the season on November 24 at the Midwest Regional Championships. The race will also be a 6K, held on a very hilly and challenging course in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the Bearcats will face the cold conditions of the Midwest.
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