Bears Post Strong Times at Bronco Invitational

Saturday, October 17

Santa Clara, CA

9:45 MT

University of Northern Colorado

Santa Clara Bronco Invitational

10/17/2026 12:18:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

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By: Aiden Tank, Director of Strategic Communications

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Northern Colorado closed its regular season Saturday at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational at Baylands Regional Park, with nearly every Bear posting a personal improvement on a fast course.

Women's 6K
Sabina Stroia led the Bears for the fourth straight meet, finishing 30th at 21:25.6. Claire Nowels followed in 38th at 21:34.0, and Taylor Sheldon took 76th at 22:08.1.

Brooke Elfert placed 96th at 22:24.1, with Jordain Stutzman in 126th at 23:18.6. Sofia Cambridge finished 127th at 23:21.0 and Braelyn Gifford was 137th at 23:49.9.

Men's 8K
The men's team finished 21st of 22 teams, led by Tristan Persons in 39th at 24:45.2. Dylan Wilson was next in 80th at 25:25.5.

Tad Rabenhorst finished 129th at 26:18.3, followed by Noah Mayoral De Anza in 131st at 26:23.5. Roddick Klopenstine ran 26:38.9, Cody Williams finished in 26:43.2 and Max Kedrowski closed out the Bears at 26:52.1.

"It was a great day on a very fast course with almost perfect conditions," head coach Nick Maas said. "We had some massive personal improvements from everyone and a great confidence boost going into Big Sky. The tides are beginning to turn for the Bears and we're seeing a great teammate focus."

Up Next
Northern Colorado travels to Flagstaff, Ariz., for the Big Sky Championships on Friday, Oct. 30.

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