November 22, 2024
The College of Idaho men's cross country team defended its No. 1 national ranking, winning the NAIA National Championship! Despite a 20-point deficit at the 6K mark, strong finishes from Daniel Butler (6th), Hayden Bostrom (11th), and Elias Everist (13th) sealed the win. Key surges by Brevin Vaughan (27th) and Oclan Ryan (48th), provided critical scoring depth to seal the victory.
This marks Coach Dom Bolin’s second consecutive national title, after leading the women’s team to a championship last year.
The women’s team finished 7th nationally. Kahea Figueira led the way with an 11th-place finish, capping a standout season. Julia Gilbert (35th), Kylee Quinton (43rd),Molly Connor (56th), and Kimbrie Knudsen (66th) rounded out the scoring.