LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Truett McConnell cross country continued the fall 2026 season with the Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday.
 
The men's team had an impressive day, placing tenth out of 30 teams. The Bears finished over Pikeville and Spartanburg Methodist College from the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
 
Obadiah Kipruto placed in the top ten with a time of 26:05.4 in the men's 8k race, which is a season-best for the freshman. Also placing in the top 100 runners is Brando Araujo in 64^th, Connor Morgan in 81^st, and John Ball in 92^nd.
 
Riley Stevens represented as the top performer for the women as she placed 75^th in the women's 6k with a time of 24:43.3.
 
In the meet overall, Mercyhurst was the top team for the men while Detroit Mercy claimed first for the women.
 
The Bears are back next weekend with the Clark Atlanta University Panther Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 10.