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North Central Michigan women's cross country team earns national championship berth

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

North Central Michigan women's cross country team earns national championship berth

Summary

The North Central Michigan College women's cross country team qualified for the NJCAA DII National Championships, marking a historic achievement as the first NCMC athletic team to reach this level. Their fifth place finish at the MCCAA/Region XII Championships followed a runner-up performance in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association championships. Esther Hornibrook set a new program record for a 5K race, finishing eighth with a time of 19:45.5. The national championships are scheduled for November 14 in Huntsville, Alabama.

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By the Numbers

•NCMC women's team becomes first to qualify for NJCAA DII Nationals.
•Team finished fifth out of 12 at Region XII Championships.
•Esther Hornibrook set a program record with a time of 19:45.5.
•National Championships take place on November 14 in Huntsville, Alabama.
•NCMC men’s cross country team finished eighth in their regional event.

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2:12 PMYahoo Sports — North Central Michigan women's cross country makes program history

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With a national championship trip up next, history was made recently by the NCMC women's cross country team. Men's hoops also opened on a win.
— Yahoo Sports

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