JACKS HOST SDSU CLASSIC

Friday, October 4

Brookings, S.D.

6:15 p.m.

South Dakota State University

SDSU Classic

10/3/2024 10:28:00 AM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

By: Becca Ball

SDSU CLASSIC HOSTED BY SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

When	October 4th Women's Race: 5:30 p.m. Men's Race: 6:15 p.m.
Where	Brookings, S.D. \| Edgebrook Golf Course
Live Results	www.dakotatiming.com/
Social Media	X \| Instagram

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State cross country opens the second half of its regular season hosting the SDSU Classic at the Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings, S.D. Friday night.

HEAD COACH ROD DEHAVEN

"We are excited to host the SDSU Classic on Friday evening. We are grateful for the teams that are electing to compete at this meet that started back in 2005. We are grateful to the folks at Edgebrook Golf Course who have allowed cross country meets at this venue since 1976. Specifically, this meet gives us an opportunity to test ourselves coming off the Griak Invitational where our team expectations weren't completely realized. Alex and I look forward to seeing how our teams respond in a smaller meet with quality competition."

THE MEET
Information | Course Map

The SDSU Classic has been held at the Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings, S.D. for almost 20 years dating back to 2005. Last year, Carson Noecker set the course record for the Jay Dirksen 8K when he finished first with a time of 24:17. On the women's side, Erin Teschuk set the 6K course record in 2015 with a time of 20:46.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Spectators are asked to park in the field south of 3M, north of the golf course. Spectators may also park at the University Mall approximately three-eighths of a mile away from the course. Additionally, the Edgebrook Golf Course requests that spectators leave all pets at home in order to maintain the integrity of the course.

ATHLETES TO WATCH

Carson Noecker led the Jackrabbits last meet, posting a top-10 finish at the Roy Griak Invitational among runners from several Power Four schools. Noecker finished with a time of 25:16.1, just 21 seconds behind the first-place finisher. Last year at the SDSU Classic, Noecker took gold with a time of 24:28.4. Later that season, the sophomore broke the Edgebrook course record with a time of 24:17.2 to take first at the Summit League Cross Country Conference Championships. Although Noecker holds the course record, his personal record sits a full minute faster, positioning him to set a new course record this Friday.

Meghan Ford saw a stellar performance earlier this season at the Augustana Twilight. Ford clocked a 5K PR of 16:47.9 to finish second overall in her SDSU debut. Her PR also bested the Jackrabbit Yankton Trails Park course record previously set by Leah Hisken.

LAST TIME OUT

Last time out, Noecker led the men's team to an eighth-place finish at the Roy Griak Invitational. The sophomore took ninth overall with a time of 25:16.1. Josh Becker secured a top-20 finish, crossing the line 15 seconds after Noecker at 25:31.1. Brandon Kampsen crossed the line third for the Jacks at 25:48.9, securing 37th place. Cody Larson took 63rd, clocking a time of 26:13.5. Will Lohr rounded out the scoring five in 68th with a time of 26:20.9.

Jessica Lutmer led the Jacks in the women's 6K race at the Roy Griak Invitational Lutmer took 43rd with a time of 22:46.2. Ashlyn Hillyard finished five seconds later at 22:51.4 to place in the top 50. Courtney Stadter, Jenna Soine, and Kayla Christopherson finished within a few seconds of each other to round out the scoring five. Stadter crossed the line with a time of 23:01.8 to take 62nd, Soine finished a few seconds later in 65th with a time of 23:06.9, and Christopherson clocked a time of 23:08.7 to take 68th.

REGIONAL RANKING

USTFCCCA released its regional rankings on Monday. The SDSU men's team was ranked 12th in the Midwest region, while the women were ranked 13th.

-GoJacks.com-