The UIS women's cross country team showcased its depth with a dominant first-place finish at the Hy-Vee Prairie Stars Invitational, led by standout performances from veteran and new runners alike.
Race Recap
- UIS placed seven runners in the top 12 to total 30 points
- Junior Maddie Miller claimed the individual title, crossing the finish line in 18:28.10 and setting the pace for the Prairie Stars
- Senior Jordan Serrahn followed closely behind, taking 5th place with a time of 19:02.48, while juniors Kaleigh Inniss (6th, 19:05.60) and senior Lillian Buzani (8th, 19:14.49) added to the top-10 finishers
- The collective effort allowed UIS to secure a convincing win over teams such as Truman and Maryville, setting the tone for a strong season ahead
- The scoring UIS runners boasted a 51-second spread
Results
| Student-Athlete | Result | Place |
| Madelyn Miller | 18:27.10 | 1 |
| Jordan Serrahn | 19:02.48 | 5 |
| Kaleigh Inniss | 19:05.60 | 6 |
| Lillian Buzani | 19:14.49 | 8 |
| Ava Allison | 19:19.92 | 10 |
| Marissa Roggensack | 19:22.49 | 11 |
| Jade Aubrey | 19:22.70 | 12 |
| Josslyn Gaona | 19:43.23 | 17 |
| Lauren McBride | 19:37.59 | 18 |
| Norah Wright | 19:56.96 | 20 |
| Emma Leahy | 20:03.35 | 22 |
| Kali Gaden | 20:30.11 | 35 |
| Audrey Wagoner | 20:42.43 | 43 |
| Addelyne Nehmelman | 21:07.46 | 48 |
| Camille Terre | 22:17.16 | 65 |
UIS will compete next at Indiana State's John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute Ind. on Sept. 21.