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Casey Poppler of St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - XC 2026
Casey Poppler was the 2025 Summit League Newcomer of the Championships as the highest-placing freshman. Now in his sophomore season, Casey is ready to take the…
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Eleni Lovgren of SDSU on The Summit League Segment - XC 2026
Williston, ND native Eleni Lovgren has only raced twice this season for South Dakota State University, but don’t let her lack of racing fool you. The 2025…
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Jade Rypkema of NDSU on The Summit League Segment - XC 2026
Jade Rypkema transferred to NDSU to be closer to home and to reset both mentally & physically, and what a reset it's been. In her first cross country season…
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Ainsley Anderson of Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - XC 2026
Growing up in Omaha, Ainsley Anderson grew up dreaming of wearing a University of Nebraska-Omaha jersey some day. Now the junior is off to a career-best start…
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2026 Summit League Mid-Season Update
With approximately one month to go in the march towards The Summit League Cross Country Championships, there's been a ton of great racing all across the…
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Maddie Cabana of Oral Roberts on The Summit League Segment - 2026 XC
Maddie Cabana raced to second-team All-Summit League honors last season at the 2025 Summit League Cross Country Championships with her 13th-place finish. With…
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MJ Foster of UMKC on The Summit League Segment - 2026 XC
MJ Foster and the 'Roos of UMKC started their season at the Bob Timmons Classic, with Foster leading the way in a new personal best 6K. MJ, the 1500m bronze…
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Geneva Timmerman of USD on The Summit League Segment - 2026 XC
Geneva Timmerman and the USD Coyotes opened their season with a bang, with Timmerman winning the individual title at the Augustana Twilight and the 'Yotes…
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Matěj Hrebacka of UND on The Summit League Segment - 2026 XC
Matěj Hrebacka's name may be difficult to pronounce, but his resume does the talking. A two-time All-Summit League performer in cross country, Hrebacka is…
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Sean Korsmo on The Exit Interviews
Sean Korsmo's name is all over the North Dakota High School All-Time lists in the distance events. After a championship-caliber career at Bismarck High, Sean's…
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Kaden Pastian on The Exit Interviews
Kaden Pastian is one of North Dakota's most decorated prep throwers of all-time - and that includes a junior season wiped out by COVID. Listen to Kaden share…
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The Ark Downtown Street Vault Preview with Founder Jak Urlacher
Jak Urlacher is bringing the deepest pole vault competition ever assembled in North Dakota history to the streets of his hometown, Grand Forks. On July 11th…
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Alex Pratt of St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment #7 - 2026 Outdoor
Alex Pratt can hoop, but it’s on the track where she has really balled out. The former Division I basketball player turned sprint phenom has been a major…
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Anya Williams of UND on The Summit League Segment #6 - 2026 Outdoor
Anya Williams is a triple threat jumper, competing in the long, triple, and high jump events for the UND Fighting Hawks. She’s also a triple threat when it…
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Artwell Magake of Oral Roberts on The Summit League Segment #5 - 2026 Outdoor
Artwell Magake of Oral Roberts is fresh off a school record in the 1500m at the Arkansas Twilight. The Oral Roberts junior has been a staple in the Golden…
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Avyn Urbanski of Omaha on the Summit League Segment #4 - 2026 Outdoor
Avyn Urbanski has been a steady presence for the Omaha Mavericks in the sprints during her first several seasons with the Mavericks. To follow up her 7th place…
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Ryan Benson of SDSU on The Summit League Segment #3 - 2026 Outdoor
Ryan Benson has always been a true multi-event athlete. After winning state titles in events ranging from the hurdles to the long jump in high school, the…
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Mikael Grace of USD on The Summit League Segment #2 - 2026 Outdoor
Mikael Grace has evolved into not only one of the fastest hurdler's in The Summit League the past few seasons, but ever. The two-time Summit League 110m hurdle…
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Zach McGlynn of NDSU on The Summit League Segment #1 - 2026 Outdoor
Zach McGlynn's may have been a walk-on, but he hit the ground running in the multi events. Now a first-team All-American in the heptathlon, Zach has…
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Rod DeHaven, Head Coach of SDSU, on The Summit League Segment #8 - 2026 Indoor
Rod DeHaven is a mainstay in the Jackrabbits track & field programs. The head coach for the past 20 years, Rod is no stranger to what it takes to be…
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Johnny Bezdicek of UST on The Summit League Segment #7 - 2026 Indoor
Johnny Bezdicek is no stranger to speed. The St. Thomas junior has set two program records on the indoor track this season in the 200m and the 300m. As the…
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Jordan Wenger of ORU on The Summit League Segment #6 - 2026 Indoor
Jordan Wenger can jump. After establishing that he had ups with some insane high school basketball dunks, he took up high jumping and has never looked back…
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Louis-Lys Fanucchi of UND on The Summit League Segment #5 - 2026 Indoor
Louis Fanucchi is having a breakout season, beginning with a strong 3rd place finish at Summit League Cross Country Championships this fall and most recently a…
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Meredith Richter of UNO on The Summit League Segment #4 - 2026 Indoor
Meredith Richter boasts an incredible range, having been both the Mavericks top 400 meter runner and their top cross country athlete during her time at UNO…
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Adison Kapitzke of NDSU on The Summit League Segment #3 - 2026 Indoor
Adison Kapitzke started her 2025-2026 season with a bang, throwing an indoor personal best in the shot put that’s currently #1 in The Summit League. After…
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Stephen Clunis of UMKC on The Summit League Segment #2 - 2026 Indoors
Stephen Clunis has never won a medal at a conference championship meet. Would you believe us if we told you he’s ranked #11 in the entire country for the 60…
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Taya Yellow Mule of USD on Summit League Segment #1 - 2026 Indoors
Taya Yellow Mule has competed in many events, but settling on the triple jump has paid off. The University of South Dakota senior finished 2nd at the 2025…
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Jake Leingang on Becoming the Best, Behind the Scenes at Oregon, and the Lifestyle of Elite Running
Jake Leingang changed the game of running in North Dakota. One of the most decorated athletes in North Dakota history, Leingang went on to compete at the…
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North Dakota's 2025 State XC Champions - Owen Johnson, Ruby Ihmels, Owen Hintz, and Claire Grinde
One of our favorite episodes of the year! Our 2025 North Dakota High School Cross Country Champions Owen Johnson (Class B Boys), Ruby Ihmels (Class A Girls)…
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Cody Larson of SDSU on Small Town to All-American, The Will to Win, and the Jackrabbit XC Culture
This week's Summit League Segment highlights the South Dakota State University and includes an interview with SDSU senior Cody Larson. Plus Kwik Star Peak…
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Briley Early of Nebraska-Omaha on Leading the Mavericks, Transitioning to Collegiate Racing, and the Build Up to The Summit League Championships
This week's Summit League Segment highlights the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks and includes an interview with UNO freshman Briley Early. Plus news…
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Isaac Ochoa of USD on Winning the Briar Cliff Invitational, the Pacer Test, and the Pack Mentality of USD
This week's Summit League Segment highlight the University of South Dakota Coyotes and includes an interview with USD sophomore Isaac Ochoa. Plus highlight of…
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Mariah Belmont of UMKC on Gans Creek Classic, Transitioning to Collegiate XC, and Running with the 'Roos
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the University of Missouri Kansas City Kangaroos and includes an interview with UMKC sophomore Mariah Belmont…
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Jadyn Keeler of UND on Victory at Griak, Goals for the 2025 XC Season, and the Rise of the Fighting Hawks
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks and includes an interview with UND senior Jadyn Keeler. Plus…
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Elsie Kmecak of St. Thomas on Stacking Mileage, Tommie Team Culture, and the Roy Griak Invitational, &
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the University of St. Thomas Tommies and includes an interview with UST junior Elsie Kmecak. Plus highlights…
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Jacob Knodle, West Fargo Native & Maurader Invite Champion, of NDSU on The Summit League Segment - XC 2025 #2
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the North Dakota State University Bison and includes an interview with NDSU senior Jacob Knodle. Plus…
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The Exit Interviews - Micade Shumway on Williston's Elite Culture, Competing at the Division II Level, and Finding Balance in the Running World
Micade Shumway (Williston, ND) has no regrets on his running career. It helps when you've won a state team title in cross country and an individual conference…
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Abraham Chelangam, Defending Summit League Champ, of ORU on The Summit League Segment - XC 2025 #1
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles and includes an interview with junior distance star Abraham…
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The Exit Interviews - Shelby Frank on World Championships, Her Outstanding Senior Season, and The Transition to Professional Athlete
Shelby Frank is no stranger to success. After a wildly successful collegiate career, Shelby stepped into the ring as a post-collegiate at last weekend's USATF…
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The Exit Interviews - Jak Urlacher on Finding Pole Vault, the Relentless Pursuit, and Competing on the Biggest Stages
Jak Urlacher (Grand Forks, ND) found the pole vault in high school after a suggestion from his head coach. Urlacher, who translated his background in…
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Episode 142: Sam Roller on the NCAA Championships & Never Wavering in the Pursuit of Improving
Sam Roller makes his NCAA Championships debut tomorrow in the javelin, an event he wasn't even solely recruited for. Now Sam finds himself on the pinnacle of…
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2025 North Dakota HS State Track & Field Meet Preview
It's here! The 2025 NDHSAA State Track & Field Championships have arrived. With plenty of storylines to follow, we preview some of the best athletes and events…
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Molly Desotell of St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #8
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the University of St. Thomas and includes an interview with All-Summit League senior distance runner Molly…
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Averi Schmeichel of USD on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #7
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the USD Coyotes and includes an interview with senior hurdle standout Averi Schmeichel. Plus highlights from…
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Hunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson of NDSU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #6
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the NDSU Bison and includes an interview with All-Summit League athletes Hunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson…
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Tory Lanham of UMKC on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #5
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UMKC Kangaroos and includes and interview with sprint sensation Tory Lanham. Plus highlights of this past…
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Emma Klein of Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #4
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UNO Mavericks and includes an interview with junior triple jump standout Emma Klein. Plus highlights of…
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Episode 135: Puma Athlete John Curley on the Boston Marathon, Chasing the Dream, and Betting on Yourself
John Curley's high school times were pretty meager, but a top-10 finish in the mile at the Minnesota High School State Track Meet earned him a spot on the NDSU…
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Jadyn Keeler of UND on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #3
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UND Fighting Hawks and includes an interview with junior distance star Jadyn Keeler. Plus highlights of…
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Lukundo Kapambalala of ORU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #2
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the ORU Golden Eagles and includes an interview with junior sprinter Lukundo Kapambalala, this season's…
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Episode 132: Scott Reichenberger, BHS Head Coach on Leading a Talented Demons Roster & More
Scott Reichenberger is a pillar in the North Dakota distance running scene. Listen to Coach Reichenberger share what makes this Bismarck team special, his…
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Nora Peterson of SDSU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #1
This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the SDSU Jackrabbits and includes an interview with senior javelin thrower Nora Peterson, a native of…
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Episode 129: Brady Goss of Concordia College on Qualifying for NCAA D3 Championships
After a 3rd-place finish in the mile at North Dakota HS State Track his senior year, Brady Goss took his talents to Concordia College in Moorhead. Now he's…
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Head Coach Alick Musukuma of Oral Roberts University on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #7
On this episode of The Summit League Segment, your hosts interview ORU Head Coach Alick Musukuma, who shares about which Golden Eagles to watch heading into…
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Tania Gleason & Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #6
Your hosts sit down with Tania Gleason, an athlete on the University of Nebraska-Omaha women's track & field team. Tania shares about her breakthrough season…
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Olivia Keller & St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #5
On our fifth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Olivia Keller, an all-around athlete for the Tommies who is ranked highly in both the…
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Landon Olson & USD on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #4
On our fourth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Landon Olson, who's currently ranked top-10 in the NCAA in the men's high jump…
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Jaiden Boomsma & SDSU on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #3
On our third Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Jaiden Boomsma, who gave up an incredibly successful soccer career to compete…
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Malene Kollberg & UND on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #2
On our second Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Malene Kollberg, a native of Norway, who competes in the combined events for UND…