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Chris Sande

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Cross Country Prepares for Region 24 Meet

Cobras race Friday in Normal

Details:
NJCAA Region 24 Championship Meet
Friday, October 29, 2026 | 4:15 PM
Maxwell Park | Normal, Il

Champaign, Il - October 29, 2026 - The Parkland College Cross Country team is set to compete at the Region 24 Championship meet on Friday, October 30th at Maxwell Park in Normal. The Women's 5K race is set for a 4:15 PM start time.

The Cobras have been led this season by Ava Jansen, with a 5k personal best of 22:57 at the Greenville Classic. Also earning personal best times at Greenville were Scarlett Howard at 24:26 and Charisma Welch at 36:08.

Gina Maggio earned her 5k personal best at the Cobra's last outing at Maxwell Park, finishing with a 23:09 at the Heartland Invite on September 25th.

Kate Simmons and Savanna Cunningham come into the meet with 5k PRs of 24:29 and 36:15 respectively. 

The Cobras look to make some noise at the Region 24 meet after a challenging schedule, going up against tough competition, with the aim of advancing to the Division II National Meet.
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Players Mentioned

Ava Jansen

Ava Jansen

Sophomore
Scarlett Howard

Scarlett Howard

5' 6"
Sophomore
Kate Simmons

Kate Simmons

5' 4"
Freshman
Savanna Cunningham

Savanna Cunningham

5' 2"
Freshman
Gina Maggio

Gina Maggio

5' 0"
Freshman
Charisma Welch

Charisma Welch

5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ava Jansen

Ava Jansen

Sophomore
Scarlett Howard

Scarlett Howard

5' 6"
Sophomore
Kate Simmons

Kate Simmons

5' 4"
Freshman
Savanna Cunningham

Savanna Cunningham

5' 2"
Freshman
Gina Maggio

Gina Maggio

5' 0"
Freshman
Charisma Welch

Charisma Welch

5' 4"
Freshman