Friday, November 13
Lansing, MI / Forest Akers East Golf Course
9:00 A.M. CT Women; 10 A.M. CT Men
Marquette University
at
NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships
Photo by: Marquette Athletics
11/13/2026 1:31:00 PM | Cross Country
Golden Eagle men finish 17th, women 31st in final meet of 2026 campaign.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Marquette University cross country teams concluded the 2026 season Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, with the men's team placing 17th and the women's team finishing 31st.
"The prevailing emotion here is gratitude, especially for our seniors who all had good races. The teams performed more or less where they were expected too, though we had our sights a little further up field" Associate Head Cross Country Coach Jack Hackett said.
The Golden Eagle men totaled 522 points in the 10K race and were led by senior Nick Parrell, who earned a personal-best time of 31:17.0 to finish 54th overall. Sophomore Dylan Riniker followed in 81st place with a personal-best mark of 31:40.1, while senior Logan Goodman recorded a personal-best 31:45.5 to finish 87th.
"The men's team has had such a better year than the last two seasons, as we were 31st and 28th the two years before this, and to end up 17th is such a testament to their growth. The maturity of the team has been growing as the work rate has too. This is just the start, and I expect this to continue" Hackett said.
Junior Ethan Aidoo placed 144th in a personal-best 32:53.3, and junior Edgar Valles rounded out Marquette's scoring five with a personal-best time of 33:01.7 to place 158th. Graduate student Will Allen finished 160th in 33:04.9, while freshman Nick Ahlheim crossed the line 176th in 33:23.5.
"Nick Parrell ran the best race of his life and attacked the middle especially well and moved all the way up to 54th place. I was so proud of our captain today, showing up for the team like that. Dylan Riniker was coming off an extended illness, but he gave himself a chance and stuck it out. For a young sophomore I can't ask much more. He'll be one to watch for the next few years. Logan Goodman was another person who really stepped up, and has been gaining confidence and it was on full display today as he was 80 seconds ahead of where he was the last time he raced regionals and almost 100 places ahead. Ethan Aidoo was a minute ahead of last year, and came in the clutch for the team. It was his first time scoring for the team all year and he did it when it mattered. Edgar and Will worked together and moved up throughout the race. Nick Ahlheim had such a strong 9.5k and had some stomach issues slightly derail what could have been an incredible debut at the 10k distance" Hackett said.
On the women's side, Marquette placed 31st with 906 points in the 6K race. Junior Sadie Kibelstis paced the Golden Eagles with a 132nd-place finish in 22:34.6.
"The women were brave and have had a habit of starting a bit cautious this season, but today they put themselves in a position to do something. I was proud of how they raced" Hackett said.
Senior Mia Nutile followed in 184th place at 23:22.6, while sophomore Taya Gummerson finished 192nd in 23:31.3. Senior Alexa Overstreet placed 204th in 23:41.9, and freshman Isabelle Wiebe rounded out Marquette's scoring five in 209th with a time of 23:52.5.
Sophomore Elise Fischer finished 213th in 23:56.7, while sophomore Kaylie Earl completed the Golden Eagles' lineup in 220th place with a time of 24:15.2.
"Sadie Kibelstis led the team and moved up well, she was over 30 spots better off than she was last year. Mia Nutile was probably the star of the show, in her last cross country race ever she moved up a ton throughout the race and more importantly was smiling throughout. She hasn't been to a regional meet since she was a freshmen, but has come such a long way. I'm so incredibly proud of her. Taya Gummerson was back to her normal level, she's been dealing with sickness for the past month, so it's good to see her breathing normally. Alexa Overstreet in her last cross country race ever ran bravely as well. She's been dealing with some pain this whole season and really toughed it out, she helped the team so much, and she should be proud. Elise and Kaylie battled through and represented the team well, I know it wasn't what they wanted, but they can hold their head up high" Hackett said.
MARQUETTE RESULTS
Women's 6K – 31st – 906 Points
Sadie Kibelstis, Jr. – 132nd, 22:34.6
Mia Nutile, Sr. – 184th, 23:22.6
Taya Gummerson, So. – 192nd, 23:31.3
Alexa Overstreet, Sr. – 204th, 23:41.9
Isabelle Wiebe, Fr. – 209th, 23:52.5
Elise Fischer, So. – 213th, 23:56.7
Kaylie Earl, So. – 220th, 24:15.2
Men's 10K – 17th – 522 Points
Nick Parrell, Sr. – 54th, 31:17.0 (PB)
Dylan Riniker, So. – 81st, 31:40.1 (PB)
Logan Goodman, Sr. – 87th, 31:45.5 (PB)
Ethan Aidoo, Jr. – 144th, 32:53.3 (PB)
Edgar Valles, Jr. – 158th, 33:01.7 (PB)
Will Allen, Gr. – 160th, 33:04.9
Nick Ahlheim, Fr. – 176th, 33:23.5
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"The prevailing emotion here is gratitude, especially for our seniors who all had good races. The teams performed more or less where they were expected too, though we had our sights a little further up field" Associate Head Cross Country Coach Jack Hackett said.
The Golden Eagle men totaled 522 points in the 10K race and were led by senior Nick Parrell, who earned a personal-best time of 31:17.0 to finish 54th overall. Sophomore Dylan Riniker followed in 81st place with a personal-best mark of 31:40.1, while senior Logan Goodman recorded a personal-best 31:45.5 to finish 87th.
"The men's team has had such a better year than the last two seasons, as we were 31st and 28th the two years before this, and to end up 17th is such a testament to their growth. The maturity of the team has been growing as the work rate has too. This is just the start, and I expect this to continue" Hackett said.
Junior Ethan Aidoo placed 144th in a personal-best 32:53.3, and junior Edgar Valles rounded out Marquette's scoring five with a personal-best time of 33:01.7 to place 158th. Graduate student Will Allen finished 160th in 33:04.9, while freshman Nick Ahlheim crossed the line 176th in 33:23.5.
"Nick Parrell ran the best race of his life and attacked the middle especially well and moved all the way up to 54th place. I was so proud of our captain today, showing up for the team like that. Dylan Riniker was coming off an extended illness, but he gave himself a chance and stuck it out. For a young sophomore I can't ask much more. He'll be one to watch for the next few years. Logan Goodman was another person who really stepped up, and has been gaining confidence and it was on full display today as he was 80 seconds ahead of where he was the last time he raced regionals and almost 100 places ahead. Ethan Aidoo was a minute ahead of last year, and came in the clutch for the team. It was his first time scoring for the team all year and he did it when it mattered. Edgar and Will worked together and moved up throughout the race. Nick Ahlheim had such a strong 9.5k and had some stomach issues slightly derail what could have been an incredible debut at the 10k distance" Hackett said.
On the women's side, Marquette placed 31st with 906 points in the 6K race. Junior Sadie Kibelstis paced the Golden Eagles with a 132nd-place finish in 22:34.6.
"The women were brave and have had a habit of starting a bit cautious this season, but today they put themselves in a position to do something. I was proud of how they raced" Hackett said.
Senior Mia Nutile followed in 184th place at 23:22.6, while sophomore Taya Gummerson finished 192nd in 23:31.3. Senior Alexa Overstreet placed 204th in 23:41.9, and freshman Isabelle Wiebe rounded out Marquette's scoring five in 209th with a time of 23:52.5.
Sophomore Elise Fischer finished 213th in 23:56.7, while sophomore Kaylie Earl completed the Golden Eagles' lineup in 220th place with a time of 24:15.2.
"Sadie Kibelstis led the team and moved up well, she was over 30 spots better off than she was last year. Mia Nutile was probably the star of the show, in her last cross country race ever she moved up a ton throughout the race and more importantly was smiling throughout. She hasn't been to a regional meet since she was a freshmen, but has come such a long way. I'm so incredibly proud of her. Taya Gummerson was back to her normal level, she's been dealing with sickness for the past month, so it's good to see her breathing normally. Alexa Overstreet in her last cross country race ever ran bravely as well. She's been dealing with some pain this whole season and really toughed it out, she helped the team so much, and she should be proud. Elise and Kaylie battled through and represented the team well, I know it wasn't what they wanted, but they can hold their head up high" Hackett said.
MARQUETTE RESULTS
Women's 6K – 31st – 906 Points
Sadie Kibelstis, Jr. – 132nd, 22:34.6
Mia Nutile, Sr. – 184th, 23:22.6
Taya Gummerson, So. – 192nd, 23:31.3
Alexa Overstreet, Sr. – 204th, 23:41.9
Isabelle Wiebe, Fr. – 209th, 23:52.5
Elise Fischer, So. – 213th, 23:56.7
Kaylie Earl, So. – 220th, 24:15.2
Men's 10K – 17th – 522 Points
Nick Parrell, Sr. – 54th, 31:17.0 (PB)
Dylan Riniker, So. – 81st, 31:40.1 (PB)
Logan Goodman, Sr. – 87th, 31:45.5 (PB)
Ethan Aidoo, Jr. – 144th, 32:53.3 (PB)
Edgar Valles, Jr. – 158th, 33:01.7 (PB)
Will Allen, Gr. – 160th, 33:04.9
Nick Ahlheim, Fr. – 176th, 33:23.5
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