https://northcentralcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=mcrossLatest news items for North Central College Athleticsen-us60https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/9/4/mens-cross-country-sorg-kasperan-pace-cardinals-to-1-2-finish-at-st-james-farm.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/9/4/mens-cross-country-sorg-kasperan-pace-cardinals-to-1-2-finish-at-st-james-farm.aspxMen's Cross Country

Despite extreme temperatures and a jostling meet schedule, the North Central College men's cross country team got out on the course for its season opener at St. James Farm Friday evening, where BJ Sorg came away with the win in the three-mile race.]]>BJ Sorg, Ricky Klein, Daniel Kasperan break from the woods at NCCXC InviteFri, 4 Sep 2026 20:01:00 CST516494https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/9/mens-cross-country-remembering-legendary-cross-country-and-track-field-coach-al-carius-h-06.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/9/mens-cross-country-remembering-legendary-cross-country-and-track-field-coach-al-carius-h-06.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field

Legendary North Central College cross country and track & field coach Allen B. "Al" Carius H'06 has passed away at the age of 83 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Carius, whose career at North Central spanned more than five decades, will be remembered for his "Run for Fun and Personal Bests" coaching philosophy that influenced countless student-athletes, fellow coaches, friends and colleagues, and resulted in dozens of national championship trophies.]]>Al Carius Passing Away GraphicTue, 9 Sep 2025 08:11:00 CST515756https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/9/3/mens-cross-country-2026-mens-cross-country-season-preview.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/9/3/mens-cross-country-2026-mens-cross-country-season-preview.aspxMen's Cross Country

Another season looms for the North Central College men's cross country team, as the Cardinals prepare for the 2026 season. North Central enters the season ranked No. 14 in the annual preseason poll after finishing in the top-10 at the NCAA meet a season ago and the Cardinals are poised to use every race as a stepping stone back to the national meet.]]>Men's cross country breaks from start line in 2025 seasonThu, 3 Sep 2026 15:38:00 CST516491https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/8/26/mens-cross-country-north-central-no-14-in-ustfccca-preseason-poll.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/8/26/mens-cross-country-north-central-no-14-in-ustfccca-preseason-poll.aspxMen's Cross Country

With the 2026 cross country season set to get underway, North Central College men's cross country earned a spot in the nation's top 25 in the annual U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Preseason Poll, with the Cardinals ranked No. 14.]]>Men's cross country team breaking from startline at CCIW ChampionshipsWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:41:00 CST516480https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/8/10/mens-cross-country-nicholson-24-m-26-clocks-sub-4-minute-mile-in-postcollegiate-race.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/8/10/mens-cross-country-nicholson-24-m-26-clocks-sub-4-minute-mile-in-postcollegiate-race.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field

North Central College men's cross country and track & field alumnus Braden Nicholson '24 / M'26 became the first reported Cardinal in program history, rostered or alumni, to record a sub four-minute mile in an official flat road race this past weekend at the Guardian Mile VIII in Cleveland.]]>Braden NicholsonMon, 10 Aug 2026 16:22:00 CST516471https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-cross-country-sorg-secures-csc-academic-all-america-honors.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-cross-country-sorg-secures-csc-academic-all-america-honors.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field

For the first time in his career, North Central College men's cross country and track and field student-athlete BJ Sorg has earned the highest national recognition for combined achievement in the classroom and in competition by being named a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American, the organization announced Tuesday.]]>BJ Sorg running at the 2026 National ChampionshipsTue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 CST516459https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/14/sign-up-for-the-2026-mens-cross-country-track-field-golf-outing.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/14/sign-up-for-the-2026-mens-cross-country-track-field-golf-outing.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field

Contact: alumni@noctrl.edu, 630-637-5200]]>Men's Track & Field Team Wins 2026 CCIW ChampionshipsThu, 14 May 2026 09:11:00 CST516428https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/21/general-cardinal-student-athletes-excel-across-campus-on-honors-day.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Wrestling, Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Volleyball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Triathlon, Women's Wrestling

North Central College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and research during the College's annual Honors Day, held April 16 in conjunction with the 28th Annual Rall Symposium for Student Research.]]>President G-P presenting women's track & field's Macy Fleury with Outstanding Senior AwardTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 CST316362https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/24/womens-soccer-mattison-sorg-highlight-fall-academic-all-cciw-lists.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/2/24/womens-soccer-mattison-sorg-highlight-fall-academic-all-cciw-lists.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Soccer

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has released its list of recipients of the Dave Wrath Academic All-CCIW Award for the 2025 Fall season. The Cardinals also honor their two Jack Swartz Academic All-Conference honorees, women's soccer student-athlete Lily Mattison and men's cross country student-athlete BJ Sorg.]]>Lily Mattison (left) and BJ Sorg (right) are the Cardinals' 2025 Fall Jack Swartz Academic All-CCIW Award winnersTue, 24 Feb 2026 12:19:00 CST1416187https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-cross-country-cardinals-claim-ustfccca-all-academic-team-award-six-cardinals-earn-individual-honors.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/1/30/mens-cross-country-cardinals-claim-ustfccca-all-academic-team-award-six-cardinals-earn-individual-honors.aspxMen's Cross Country

For the 13th consecutive season, the North Central College men's cross country team has been named a United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic team while six Cardinals earned individual distinction.]]>Men's Cross Country breaks from startline at NCAA ChampionshipsFri, 30 Jan 2026 12:51:00 CST516119