Normal, Il - October 30, 2026 - The Parkland College Cross Country team competed at the NJCAA Region 24 meet at Maxwell Park in Normal on Friday, finishing 4th as a team while multiple Cobras earned new season PRs.
Leading the Cobras across the line was
Gina Maggio, who finished 21st overall with a 22:32.7. Scarlet Howard and
Kate Simmons finished 26th and 27th respectively. Howard finished with a 24:03.1, while Simmons finished at 24:29.3.
Charisma Welch crossed the line at 34:48.9 to take 31st with
Savanna Cunningham finishing right behind at 32nd with a 38:16.4.
The Cobras performed well in their final meet of the season, with multiple Cobras breaking their 5K PRs.
Women's 5K results:
21st:
Gina Maggio 22:32.7 (PR)
26th:
Scarlett Howard 24:03.1
27th:
Kate Simmons 24:29.3Â
31st:
Charisma Welch 34:48.9 (PR)
32nd:
Savanna Cunningham 38:16.4Â
