ST.PAUL, Minn. — The Concordia-St. Paul men’s and women’s cross country teams are set to compete in the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Invitational at the Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax, Wisconsin on Friday, Oct. 3.
Blugold Invitational meet info
The Blugold Invitational will feature four races, the men’s varsity 8k and women’s varsity 6k, are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Followed by the men’s and women’s open 8k and 6k at 11 and 11:45 a.m.
The Whitetail Golf Course is comprised of rolling hills and good footing on grass throughout. Spectator parking will be available at the Whitetail Golf Course driving range for a $10 per vehicle fee.
First time out
The Blugold Invitational is new to the Golden Bears schedule in 2025, giving CSP a chance to compete in an extra meet as they look ahead to the NSIC Conference Championships later this month.
This is the first time the CSP women’s cross country team has competed at the Blugold Invite and the first time the men’s team has competed in Colfax since 2000.
The Golden Bears also added a newcomer to their roster, with Chloe Rihon joining the team. Rihon, a senior, is a member of the CSP swimming and diving team, and comes to Concordia by way of Liege, Belgium. Rihon is set to compete in her first collegiate cross country meet at the Blugold Invitational.
Last time out
Two weeks ago the Golden Bears competed at the Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul. The men placed 12th at the 39th annual Roy Griak Invite.
Andrew Alexander was CSP’s top finisher, coming in 25th with a time of 27:22.4 in the men’s 8k race. The junior finished ninth among NSIC competitors and posted the third highest all-time finish by a Concordia runner at the Griak.
Andrew Boyum managed a 78th place finish, coming in with a time of 28:24.1. Travis Tock placed 83rd with a time of 28:28.8, junior Ethan Blischke placed 100th with a time of 28:41.2. Followed by Zat Acosta who finished 159th with a time of 29:36.2.
On the women’s side freshman Kayla Anderson was the Golden Bears top finisher, coming in with a time of 26:09.9 in 109th place. Senior Nyadio Chan shaved a whole minute off her 2024 Grika time to place 127th with a time of 26:25.8.
Freshman Lauryn Rosenthal rounded things out for CSP, finishing in 165th place with a time of 27:12.3.
Women’s NCAA Division II Swim and Dive team.
Family – Encouragement – Hard Work – Respect – Gratitude