https://www.msidemustangs.com en-us https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251121e7hngt Morningside — competing as a full team at nationals for the first time in five years — finished 25th among the 36 qualifying squads. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251121e7hngt https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251120kyctt3 SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Throughout the season, the Morningside women’s cross country team knew what the goal was — qualifying for nationals as a team. The hard part, according to its team captain, came in the summer. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251120kyctt3 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251119lnad1d KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for women’s cross country, releasing this year's list alongside the other fall sports. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251119lnad1d https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251111q2728v SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside women’s cross country team is headed to the NAIA National Championship. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251111q2728v https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251108jeh0xm ASHLAND, Neb. — The Morningside women’s cross country team finished second with 76 points at the GPAC Championships on Saturday at Mahoney State Park, placing five runners in the top 30. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251108jeh0xm https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251106h7zkf8 SIOUX CITY — For at least one more weekend, two Sporrer sisters will be running for the Morningside women’s cross country team. Senior Courtney is in the middle of her final season, this time joined by her younger sister, freshman Madison. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251106h7zkf8 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251025jlo11l ASHLAND, Neb. — The Morningside women’s cross country team were led by two freshmen Saturday at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic at Mahoney State Park. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251025jlo11l https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251011l6zi7y SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — All 10 runners for the Morningside University women’s cross country team on Saturday ran either personal or season bests at the Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic on the Defenders’ campus. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251011l6zi7y https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251004o7qgbb NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. — The Morningside women’s cross country team placed fourth with 134 points at the Briar Cliff Invitational on Saturday morning, finishing second among GPAC programs behind ninth-ranked Dordt. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251004o7qgbb https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250925mqpp4r KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Morningside women’s cross country team on Thursday found itself receiving votes in the latest NAIA/USTFCCCA national poll, as voted on by coaches. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250925mqpp4r https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250920j418hc LINCOLN, Neb. — Senior Courtney Sporrer powered the Morningside women's cross country team to a strong showing at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational on Saturday, placing 13th overall in 18 minutes, 13 seconds over the 5,000-meter course at Mahoney Golf Course. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250920j418hc https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250905zy1kbl SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Senior Courtney Sporrer led the way for Morningside’s women in their season debut at the Augustana Twilight Cross Country Meet on this evening, clocking a personal-best 17:43.51 to finish no. 12 overall in the women’s 5,000-meter race. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250905zy1kbl https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250904ob4cpv In preseason camp, coaches Frank Wallace and Garret Ehlers '14 had the team pick one word to define their fall. Their choice: embrace. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250904ob4cpv https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250819ioyfxc SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside University women’s cross country team on Tuesday was voted sixth by coaches around the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250819ioyfxc https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2024-25/releases/20250624okgcdd GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-District list for Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country today, placing five Morningsiders on the list. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2024-25/releases/20250624okgcdd https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241125kdp3ao KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for women’s cross country, releasing this year's list ahead alongside the other fall sports. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241125kdp3ao https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241122kby5am Sporrer, a junior from Logan, Iowa, placed 86th at the NAIA Women’s Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek Course. Her time on the six-kilometer course was 22 minutes, 36.60 seconds. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241122kby5am https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241111winf2d KANSAS CITY, MO. – Morningside junior Courtney Sporrer has qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cross Country National Championship for the third time in her career, the NAIA unveiled this evening. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241111winf2d https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241109k3i3xq The Mustangs junior ran the 6,000-meter race in 22 minutes, 59.44 seconds to grab the No. 3 spot in the field. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241109k3i3xq https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241026uhcsvf Sporrer ran a 6,000-meter time of 22 minutes, 24 seconds at Mahoney State Park. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241026uhcsvf https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241009h9e8at SIOUX CITY, IOWA – For the second time this season, Courtney Sporrer has earned Great Plains Athletic Conference Runner of the Week honors, this time following a third-place finish at the Briar Cliff Invitational. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241009h9e8at https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241005rp62o3 NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. – The Morningside University women’s cross country team tied for third place Saturday at the Briar Cliff Invitational at Adams Nature Preserve with 82 points. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241005rp62o3 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240914nfvg1i Courtney Sporrer was the top runner for Morningside, as the Mustangs were fourth with 106 points. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240914nfvg1i https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240911gic4ol SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference revealed its first Cross Country Runners of the week, naming Morningside’s Courtney Sporrer to the post. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240911gic4ol https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240906xnu1bb SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Courtney Sporrer headlined the Mustangs’ debut at the Augustana Twilight Meet, taking 24th in a field of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes. Morningside wound up placing 13th in the field of 30 teams. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240906xnu1bb https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240827hdjull On Tuesday, the Mustangs learned they are fifth in the conference preseason poll with 85 points. This season marks the second that the women will run 6,000 meters. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240827hdjull https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2023-24/releases/20240618lmpwme GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its Academic All-District team for women’s track and field and cross country today, placing five Mustangs on the list. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wtrack-ind/2023-24/releases/20240618lmpwme https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231117hv40pd KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for cross country, releasing this year's list ahead of the 2023 NAIA National Cross Country Championship  in Vancouver, Wash. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231117hv40pd https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231117r0mil0 VANCOUVER, WASH. – Tayor and Courtney Sporrer’s cross country journeys took them to the pinnacle of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics sport as they competed in the NAIA National Championship at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Championship Course.  Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231117r0mil0 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231107olo2ge KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Morningside women’s cross country runners have qualified for the NAIA Cross Country Championships in Vancouver, Washington Nov. 17. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231107olo2ge