Cross Country Finishes Season at Midwest Regional

Nov 13, 2026 | Cross Country

AMES, Iowa – Omaha Cross Country finished out the 2026 season at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday morning.

The Mavericks finished 34th out of 35 teams with 1,019 points.

Four of the five runners for Omaha finished the meet with a personal record. Sophomore Hope Riedel (Lincoln, Neb.) led the way with a PR of 21:51.3. She was followed by freshman Sophia Palmesano (Omaha, Neb.) with a PR of 23:05.4

Right after them came junior Ainsley Anderson (Omaha, Neb.) and freshman Lily Rude (Brandon, S.D.) with personal record times of 23:32.5 and 23:37.1, respectively.

Junior Molly Caruso (Omaha, Neb.) rounded out the pack with a time of 24:03.0.

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Individual Results
148. Hope Riedel – 21:51.3 - PR
205. Sophia Palmesano – 23:05.4 - PR
222. Ainsley Anderson – 23:32.5 - PR
223. Lily Rude – 23:37.1 - PR
230. Molly Caruso – 24:03.0