https://www.mvcyclones.com en-us https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251124r4luvn This season was brimming with success for Moraine Valley Community College women’s cross country. Between a championship, top finishes and awards, it was a season for the record books. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251124r4luvn https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251110npzgf5 A slippery, snowy 5K course was no match for the Cyclones as they raced to a 25th place finish out of 44 teams at the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251110npzgf5 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251027rroqwf Not only did the Cyclones win back-to-back titles at the NJCAA Region 4 Championship but they also had the first runner, male or female, to win Region 4 Runner of the Year since 1989. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251027rroqwf https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251020rzr2yn In one of their biggest races of the season, the Cyclones ran a full team to finish 19th out of 21 college and university teams with four runners earning PRs at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251020rzr2yn https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251006sjycy6 The heat was no one’s friend at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational in Rock Island. Times were slow overall for every participating college, and the Cyclones were able to run four as the only community college in the race. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251006sjycy6 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250922nv58ih Still down a few runners, the Cyclones raced three across the 6K course among four-year college and university teams at the Gil Dodds Invitational at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250922nv58ih https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250915hiw2e8 With a couple of runners out, the Cyclones only ran three women at the Spartan Classic in Geneva, but they each had solid races. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250915hiw2e8 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250902lbrs3h In their opening meet of the season, the Cyclones finished sixth out of nine teams and ahead of the other community colleges at the Saints Twilight Invitational in Channahon. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250902lbrs3h https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250828iggmnb The women’s cross country program has several championships to its name, and a squad of new and returning faces hopes to continue bringing success home. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250828iggmnb https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241220hf8yub When Mia Villa wasn’t attending classes or training with the cross country team this summer and fall, she was chasing after foul balls and cheering on her beloved White Sox as an official ball girl. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241220hf8yub https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241209kat7e9 Last season, the Cyclones started with one woman on the team. This year, the full team of seven recaptured both the conference and region championships, the latter in a stunning victory to earn a trip to nationals to end the season. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241209kat7e9 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241112p9x3nd In their biggest 5K race of the season on the largest stage, the Cyclones women’s cross country team continued to run with guts as they have all season. They finished 26th out of 41 teams at the NJCAA Division II Championship at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Virginia. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241112p9x3nd https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241028sm5awi When it mattered most, Cyclones women’s cross country ran their fastest race of the season, besting nationally ranked favorites Carl Sandburg College by one point for the NJCAA Region 4 Championship at Lockport High School. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241028sm5awi https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241022phgtaw For the eighth time in 11 years, the Cyclones women’s cross country team has captured the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship. They took first at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241022phgtaw https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241007g9bfi0 The Cyclones had a nice confidence boost at the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College in West Allis, WI, placing sixth out of seven teams. They were the only community college in the 6K race. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241007g9bfi0 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240930idaazi As the only community college in a running field of NCAA Division III colleges, the Cyclones finished 8th out of 10 teams at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240930idaazi https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240924ny0ea6 Three runners from the women’s team each ran personal bests in the 6K at the Gil Dodds Invite at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240924ny0ea6 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240916fnd9kc Despite not having a full squad race due to injuries, the Cyclones women’s team ran impressive times in their first 6K of the season at the Spartan Classic at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240916fnd9kc https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240903mwotsf In their opening race at the Saints Twilight Invite in Channahon, IL, the women got off on the right foot, finishing 7th among 10 four- and two-year colleges and universities in the 5K event. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240903mwotsf https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240828m7a9vc There is strength in numbers, and the Cyclones are feeling good about the full squad they have ready to race this fall. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240828m7a9vc https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231130iy0sr7 The Cyclones women’s cross country team started with one freshman runner last summer and ended with four All-Conference athletes, two of whom competed at nationals. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231130iy0sr7 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231113s818ii In the biggest race of their running careers – the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championship – the Cyclones ran their best on an overcast, cool day at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, with both women earning personal bests. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231113s818ii https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231030p975n9 The Cyclones battled through a competitive field at the NJCAA Region 4 Championship at Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Batavia, and two runners earned personal records to qualify for the national tournament. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231030p975n9 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231024qczi8m On their home course for the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Championship, every member of the women’s team earned honors and placed second overall. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231024qczi8m https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231016k9tfer The Cyclones ran all four women for the first time this season at the Bradley Pink Classic at Newman Golf Course in Peoria. Along the cold and muddy course, they pushed through for some decent times against mostly NCAA Division I schools. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231016k9tfer https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231005iflupz Injuries have plagued the Cyclone roster this season as only one runner competed at the Brissman-Lundeen Invite in her season debut. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231005iflupz https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230918ghop0b Two Cyclones were healthy enough to run at the Gil Dodds Invite at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Both women PR’d among top-ranked NCAA Division III and NAIA colleges and universities. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230918ghop0b https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230911i9486p With the Cyclones down to one runner due to some temporary injuries and setbacks, she was able to run hard in her first 6K of the season at the Spartan Classic on the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Batavia. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230911i9486p https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230905l8q5re The Cyclones opened their season on a warm night at the Saints Twilight Invite at Channahon Community Park. They didn’t have enough runners to score as a full team but had some solid finishes from their freshmen roster. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230905l8q5re https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230831kn281i The Cyclones are working from a clean slate after a successful 2022. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230831kn281i