Cedar Rapids, IA - The Vikings traveled east to compete in the Heart of America Cross Country championships. The Vikings were led by the women's team who were able to place 5th overall with a total score of 134 points. The Men's team came in 9th with a total score of 202 points. 

The ladies team was led by freshman Avery O'Rourke who placed 16th with a time of 23:55. Kalin Rotzoll was the second finisher for the Vikings as she crossed the line in 19th place with a time of 24:08. She was closely followed by Liberty Leis who was able to finish in 21st place with a time of 24:17. The next Viking to cross the line was Faith Neeley who ran a time of 25:14 which was good enough for 37th place. Melody Ruelle rounded out the scoring for the team as she placed 41st in the race with a time of 25:25. Avril Maughan was the final Viking to cross the line as she completed the course in 31:30 for 72nd place. The women's team ended the season running a total team time of 2:03.01 to complete their first season competing at the 6k distance. 

On the men's side they were led by Nathan Limas as he ran 26:23 to finish in 23rd place. Matthew Bonner was the second Viking to finish as he placed 36th with a time of 27:03. Isaac Davis and Brayan Silva finished side by side as they crossed the line in 44th and 45th place. They ran times of 27:30 & 27:34 respectfully. Gonzalo Gayton finished out the scoring for the Vikings as he placed 54th overall with a time of 28:17. Ahren Davis finished the race with a time of 29:08 which was good enough to place him 64th place. Freshman Jake Buchholtz crossed the line in 29:35 placing him 68th overall. Seth Diser was following close behind as he finished the race in 29:48 and Conner Keller was the final Viking to complete the course as he finished in 30:30. The team ended the season with a total team time of 2:16.49.