Contact:  Rachel Balinao, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant, rabalinao@noctrl.edu 

Oct. 9, 2026 - In the latest College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA) rankings, the North Central College women's triathlon team ranks No. 1 among NCAA Division III programs and No. 15 overall across all NCAA divisions.

The Cardinals' individual performances throughout the season have contributed to the team's overall ranking and individual standings.

North Central ranks No. 15 overall with 442.31 points and No. 8 in the West Region across all divisions. The Cardinals lead the Division III rankings, ahead of Trine University (399.37 points), Central College (366.57), Willamette University (362.83) and Concordia University Wisconsin (339.72). 

Junior Keeley Mick leads the Cardinals individually at No. 51 with 91.29 points, followed by freshman Whitney Estabrook at No. 53 (91.03) and freshman Ava Talabock at No. 60 (90.47).

Emily Coonce ranks No. 84 (85.15), followed by Jordan Haupt at No. 87 (84.36) and Olivia Durbin at No. 88 (84.30). Taylor Robinson ranks No. 93 (82.49), Norah Dorrance is No. 96 (81.82) and Sydney Sprayberry is No. 97 (81.54). Lucy Oetker rounds out the group at No. 106 with 79.02 points.

North Central looks to continue its strong season at the USA Triathlon West Regional Qualifier on Oct. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Cardinals will aim to secure their fifth consecutive West Region title.