DODGE, IA – The FIT Cross Country team concluded its 2025 season at the NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, held at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, where the Tigers battled tough conditions to finish eighth overall. Temperatures were in the high 30s with a mix of rain and snow throughout the race.

FIT competed with a modified lineup due to late-week injuries and illness, but the Tigers showed resilience from start to finish.

Elsa Marigliano led the way, placing 20th in 22:44, followed by Mikayla Numkena in 23rd at 23:28. Ada Sylvester, Marla McCain, and Clare Desario rounded out the Tigers' scoring efforts.