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Cross Country Press Release

Nine Bisons have standout showing at U SPORTS Cross Country Nationals in Sherbrooke

It's the first time in seven years that the Herd have had at least nine student-athletes at the event in back to back years.

SHERBROOKE -- Nine Bisons -- six male and three female -- had a standout showing at U SPORTS Cross Country Nationals today. It's the first time in seven years that the Herd have had at least nine student-athletes at the event in back to back years, showing that the future is bright. 

Noah Fillion was the top Bisons finisher, crossing the line in 26:02, for 60th overall. His time was a personal best for the event, two seconds faster than his time from 2023. Younger brother Luc -- a Canada West All-Rookie member -- finished just nine seconds behind, 64th overall in his first showing at nationals. Carson Kroeker also earned a third straight trip to U SPORTS, finishing in 26:36, while Hayes McMillan was a representative at the event for a second straight season, crossing the line in 26:14. Jonah Leppelmann also ran at nationals for a second straight season, finishing in 27:15, while Draycen Ralph showed out in his first time at U SPORTS, running to a time of 28:04.

Lena Klassen -- competing at nationals for a third season in a row -- was the top Bisons finisher on the female side, crossing the line in 30:37 for 74th overall. Rookies Frances Terichow Parrott and Sadie Maciura also repped Manitoba for the first time at nationals, finishing in 31:28, and 31:35, respectively. 
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Players Mentioned

Noah Fillion

Noah Fillion

5' 11"
1st
Lena  Klassen

Lena Klassen

5' 8"
3rd
Carson Kroeker

Carson Kroeker

6' 0"
3rd
Jonah Leppelmann

Jonah Leppelmann

6' 2"
3rd
Sadie  Maciura

Sadie Maciura

5' 3"
1st
Hayes McMillan

Hayes McMillan

6' 0"
2nd
Frances Terichow Parrott

Frances Terichow Parrott

5' 4"
1st
Draycen Ralph

Draycen Ralph

6' 0"
1st

Players Mentioned

Noah Fillion

Noah Fillion

5' 11"
1st
Lena  Klassen

Lena Klassen

5' 8"
3rd
Carson Kroeker

Carson Kroeker

6' 0"
3rd
Jonah Leppelmann

Jonah Leppelmann

6' 2"
3rd
Sadie  Maciura

Sadie Maciura

5' 3"
1st
Hayes McMillan

Hayes McMillan

6' 0"
2nd
Frances Terichow Parrott

Frances Terichow Parrott

5' 4"
1st
Draycen Ralph

Draycen Ralph

6' 0"
1st