Sioux City, IA- The men's and women's cross country teams traveled north to take part in the 2023 Briar Cliff Invitational. The meet took place at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in South Dakota. The men placed 15th out of 18 teams while the women's squad placed 15th out of 17 in their first 6k of the year. 

For the women's squad they were once again led by Kalin Rotzoll who ran a time of 23:38 placing her 55th overall. She was also able to set the school record in the 6k as this is the first time the women have competed at this distance. Liberty Leis was the next Viking finisher as she placed 101st with a time of 24:41. Faith Neeley crossed the line in 24:56 in her first race of the season followed by Freshman Avery O'Rourke with a time of 25:01. And rounding out the Vikings was Melody Ruelle with a time of 25:38

The Men's team was lead by sophomore Nathan Limas who recorded nearly a 1 minute personal record for a time of 26:54 good enough for 80th place. The next Vikings to finish the race were Matthew Bonner and Brayan Silva who finished in 112th and 113th respectfully. Bonner ran a time of 27:48 and Silva had a time of 27:52. Seth Diser was the next finisher with a time of 29:07 followed by Jake Buchholtz with a time of 29:44. Conner Keller rounded out the Vikings as he ran a time of 30:00. 

The Vikings will be back in action on October 21st at the NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede in Cedar Rapids. Start time is tenativly set for 11:30 AM.