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Wolfpack XC Women Claim Fourth National Championship Title in Five Years
11/22/2025 2:35:00 PM | Cross Country
COLUMBIA, MO - The NC State women claimed their fourth national championship title in five years, edging out runner-up BYU by just 16 points in a thrilling finish. NC State's time average was also only .02 seconds ahead of BYU's average time. In a race defined by depth, grit, and composure, the Wolfpack surged when it mattered most to secure yet another national title.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Hannah Gapes paced the Wolfpack with a standout fifth-place finish in 18:51.3. Just 1.3 seconds behind her, Grace Hartman crossed in sixth at 18:52.6, giving NC State a powerful one-two punch at the front. Both earned All-America honors for the second straight year.
Gapes and Hartman also helped extend the Pack's impressive streak of having the longest active run of top-10 finishes at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. The duo delivered top-10 performances for the Wolfpack last season as well.
Bethany Michalak added a crucial top-30 finish, placing 28th in 19:14.9. Angelina Napoleon and Sadie Engelhardt completed the scoring lineup, with Napoleon taking 40th in 19:21.3 and Engelhardt finishing 51st at 19:32.4. Michalak and Napoleon also collected All-America honors.
Brooke Rauber (20:02.3, 117th) and Fleur Templier (20:16.2, 155th) rounded out the Wolfpack's seven runners.
WOMEN'S 6K RESULTS
- Hannah Gapes* - (18:51.3) (5)
- Grace Hartman* - (18:52.6) (6)
- Bethany Michalak* - (19:14.9) (29)
- Angelina Napoleon* - (19:22.7) (40)
- Sadie Engelhardt - (19:32.4) (51)
- Brooke Rauber - (20:02.3) (117)
- Fleur Templier - (20:16.2) (155)
NOAH VALYO IN THE MEN'S 10K
Noah Valyo represented the Wolfpack men in the 10K at the NCAA Championships. He finished 175th overall with a time of 30:14.7.
*Earned All-American honors
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