PEORIA, Ill. – The McKendree women's cross country team raced 3 miles at the Bradley Intercollegiate on Friday night, finishing seventh overall with 208 points, with freshman Josie Ginder placing 13th.
 
Ginder ran 18:38.6, breaking the 19-minute barrier for the first time in her athletic career. She was followed by freshman Carly Chambers, who ran 20:44.2 and placed 52nd. Close behind her was freshman Madelyn Nordike, who placed 54th in 20:56.6, setting a new personal best.
Daniela Lozano and Mariana Lozano placed 76th and 78th, respectively, with times of 23:29.0 and 24:07.0.
 
2026 Bradley Intercollegiate Final Scores:  

1. Bradley – 15 pts
2. Drake – 81 pts
3. Grinnell – 92 pts
4. Indian Hills CC – 116 pts
5. Dubuque – 150 pts
6. Greenville – 159 pts
7. Mckendree – 208 pts
8. Illinois College – 209 pts
9. Coe – 240 pts
10. Kaskaskia College – 291 pts
11. Knox – 304 pts
12. Blackburn – 342 pts
13. Carl Sandburg College – 349 pts

 
The next challenge for our cross country team will be on Saturday, October 10, at the Brian T. Simpson Invite. This will be a very competitive course, but also a good opportunity for the team.
 
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