GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Lawrence Technological University men's cross country team delivered a commanding performance at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge XC Invitational on October 24, 2026, placing 6th overall out of 22 teams with a total time of 2:12:59.50. Junior Graeson Lawrence stole the show by taking overall 1st place in the Men's 8K White division with a winning time of 25:04.60 (3:08/K pace). He was backed by a strong performance from junior Silas Smith, who finished 4th overall (3rd in team points) with a time of 25:29.90. Freshman Hayden Lafferty rounded out LTU's top finishers by securing 18th overall (14th in team points) at 26:33.80, while senior Arline Lile (27:49.80), freshman Zac Brown (28:01.70), sophomore Marek Unger (28:04.10), and sophomore Christopher Locke (28:19.60) rounded out the team's top seven scoring displacement.

The Lawrence Technological University women's cross country team put together a solid collective effort at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge XC Invitational on October 24, 2026, placing 12th overall in the Women's 5K White division with a team total time of 1:44:46.80. Sophomore Jamie Carr paced the Blue Devils with an impressive top-30 performance, placing 28th overall (26th in team scoring) with a time of 19:44.60 (3:57/K pace). Freshman Olivia Cereska followed closely, capturing 39th overall (39th team points) at 20:01.30, while senior Maddie Armstrong delivered a strong run in 62nd overall (55th team points) with a time of 20:25.50. Junior Caleigh Bovensiep (21:38.10), freshman Gabriana Garner (22:57.40), sophomore Emily Sell (22:59.50), and freshman Miley Caughel (24:25.20) completed the LTU squad to round out the team's championship afternoon.

The Blue Devils will be back in action on the 6th of November for the WHAC Championship.