Mount Marty Cross Country Runners Deliver Strong Performances at Home Invite
YANKTON, S.D. — The Mount Marty University cross country teams defended their home course on Thursday afternoon at the Mount Marty XC Invite 2026, held at Fox Run Golf Course. Competing across the men's 8K and women's 6K events, the Lancers put together solid individual and team outings against regional competition.
Men's Team Leads the Way with Runner-Up Finish
The Mount Marty men's squad claimed 2nd place overall in the team standings, posting a total time of 2:17:52.90 and an average time of 27:34.58. The Lancers finished behind event winner South Dakota Mines with a total score of 67 points.
Junior Joseph Cross spearheaded the Lancers' efforts, setting the pace as the top finisher for Mount Marty. Cross completed the 8K course in 26:46.68 to secure a 9th-place overall spot and earn 9 team points.
The Lancers displayed strong group packing in the upper half of the standings:
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Joseph Cross (Jr) – 9th Place | Time: 26:46.68 | Points: 9
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Carson Conway (So) – 14th Place | Time: 27:25.86 | Points: 12
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Hunter Patton (Fr) – 15th Place | Time: 27:26.84 | Points: 13
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Nathaneal Roberts (Fr) – 21st Place | Time: 28:03.88 | Points: 16
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Drake Nemetz (So) – 22nd Place | Time: 28:09.64 | Points: 17
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Jude Shaughnessy (So) – 27th Place | Time: 28:39.19 | Points: (20)
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David Warden (Fr) – 33rd Place | Time: 29:19.50 | Points: (23)
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Konner Marshall (Fr) – 49th Place | Time: 32:12.41
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Carter Carmichael (Fr) – 51st Place | Time: 34:40.15
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Alan Santiago (Sr) – 53rd Place | Time: 35:52.94
Women's Competitors Battle in 6K
In the Women's 6K race, senior Alexis Gosch led the group of Mount Marty competitors, cross-country pacing her way to a top-30 finish among the field. Gosch crossed the line in 26:17.59 to capture 26th place.
The Lancer women featured three runners competing on the home terrain:
