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Wartburg men and Noelle Steines shine at cross country events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:16 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Wartburg men and Noelle Steines shine at cross country events
Summary

Wartburg College's men’s cross country team secured the No. 1 ranking after winning the Interregional Invitational Gold title on October 17 in Rock Island, Illinois. Isaiah Hammerand led the Knights with a victory in the 8-kilometer race, while several others finished in the top 10. In a separate competition, Noelle Steines claimed her second meet win of the season at the Bradley Pink Classic, finishing first in the 6K race with a personal best time. These performances set the stage for upcoming conference competitions as teams prepare for the next challenges.

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  • •Wartburg scored 64 points, outpacing North Central and Wisconsin-La Crosse.
  • •Isaiah Hammerand won the 8K race in 23:46.2, finishing ahead of Daniel Kasperan.
  • •Noelle Steines ran a new PR of 19:57.2 at the Bradley Pink Classic.
  • •Wartburg had four runners in the top 10 at the Interregional Invitational.
  • •Steines helped the Bradley Braves win the Red team title by 14 points.
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  • 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mile posts: Items on Isaiah Hammerand, Noelle Steines, Grace Steinmetz, Aaron Fynaardt, Paityn Noe, Natnael Kifle, Keelee Leitzen
What they're saying
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The Knights solidified their grip on the No. 1 spot in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s sixth rankings of the season.

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