ASHLAND, Neb. – The No. 18 Women's Cross Country team delivered a dominant performance on Friday afternoon at the Platte River Rumble, securing their third team title of the season at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The Hillcats had six runners finish in the top 10, and all eight competitors placed in the top 20.

RSU won convincingly with a team score of 16. They ahead of NCAA Division I South Dakota State (108 points), Creighton (109 points), Omaha (111 points) and North Dakota State (120 pointa). 

Amy Morefield led the charge, finishing first in 21:57, marking her second victory of the season and third overall as a Hillcat. Amaya Grant followed closely in second place with a time of 22:00.1, while Brooklyn Garafola took third with 22:08.4.

Emily Cruz added to the team's success with a solid fourth-place finish, crossing the line in 22:31.6. Rounding out the top 10 were Kaylee Nay, who finished sixth in 22:36.7, and Bianca Scott, who placed ninth in 22:47.6.

Darcy Vineyard also had an impressive outing, finishing 14th in 22:54.7, while Sisely Mitchell rounded out the team's performance with a strong 20th-place finish in 23:12.5.

The Hillcats will return to action next Saturday at the MIAA Conference Preview, held at the MWSU Cross Country Course in St. Joseph, Missouri.


Women's 6K | 1st  of 10 | 16 Points | Third Victory of 2026
1st - Amy Morefield, 21:57.0
2nd - Amaya Grant, 22:00.1
3rd - Brooklyn Garafola, 22:08.4
4th - Emily Cruz, 22:31.6
6th - Kaylee Nay, 22:36.7
9th - Bianca Scott, 22:47.6
14th - Darcy Vineyard, 22:54.7
20th - Sisely Mitchell, 23:12.5