Beginning in 1976 under the direction of John Ingold, the men's cross country team has developed to become a consistent force on campus and in the Crossroads League. The Maple Leafs had eight individual national qualifiers from 1976 to 2010. But just from the last 13 years, they have produced 18. As a team, the men have qualified for nationals six times (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Nelson Kemboi was an All-American for three consecutive years from 2020-2022.
PROGRAM RECORD BOOK
Program Best Times and Awards
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Best District Team Finish – 2nd (1983)
Best Conference Team Finish – 1st (1980)
Most Wins In A Season – 109 (2023)
National Qualifiers (Individuals): 26
NAIA National Qualifier (Team): 2014, 2019, 2020-23
Mid-Central College Conference Champions: 1980
TOP OVERALL PERFORMANCES
Nelson Kemboi - 24:38.6 (2021)
Ryan Smith - 24:41.5 (2016)
Vincent Kibunja - 24:49.7 (2019)
Nelson Kemboi - 24:52.6 (2021)
Vincent Kibunja - 24:54.6 (2018)
Nelson Kemboi - 24:55.0 (2022)
Ryan Smith - 24:55.3 (2016)
Ezra Kipruto - 24:56.3 (2022)
Mathew Keitany - 24:56.3 (2023)
Nelson Kemboi - 24:57.8 (2022)
Ryan Smith - 25:00.8 (2015)
Ryan Smith - 25:03.2 (2016)
Nelson Kemboi - 25:04.9 (2020)
Drew Hogan - 25:07.4 (2023)
Ryan Smith - 25:07.5 (2016)
Mathew Keitany - 25:12.7 (2023)
Mathew Keitany - 25:15.6Â (2023)
Salvador Escamilla - 25:15.9 (2019)
Ryan Smith - 25:17.4 (2015)
Nelson Kemboi - 25:17.8 (2020)
