Central Michigan University Athletics
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Women and Men XC Each Take First, Hoffman Women’s Champion at 41st Jeff Drenth Memorial
9/4/2026 2:14:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
Women sweep top three; Four men place inside top-10
SHEPHERD, Mich. – Central Michigan Cross Country celebrated a successful senior day at the 41st annual Jeff Drenth Memorial 5k. Sophomore Kyah Hoffman took first overall in the women's race, leading the Chippewas to their first of two team victories. The women's field consisted of 97 runners, the men's 85.
"I am really happy with the team today. The goal was to race with each other and for each other," Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Jenny Swieton said, "We wanted to practice hurting and pushing through. They did that very well. We had such great groups. I am excited for the rest of the season."
In all five, Chippewa women finished inside the top 10, earning the Chippewas 25 points to finish first of nine teams. Hoffman, sophomore Eva Thompson and senior Maya Guikema took the top three spots on the day, followed by Logan Brazee and Lois Creasey in ninth and 10th place, respectively.
Four Chippewa men finished within the top 10, led by junior transfer Nate Carmody in second place with a finishing time of 14:58.8. Carmody was followed by a personal best performance by fifth-year Blake Chipman who took fourth overall, alongside junior Miciah Smith and freshman Evan Owczarek in sixth and eighth place, respectively. Rounding out the Chippewas scoring was freshman Pierce Scheffler 13th overall.
Friday's performance marks the first Drenth memorial win for the women since 2024.
Central Michigan cross country returns to action Friday, Sept. 18, at Western Michigan for the George Dales Invitational.
Full Chippewa Women's results:
1, Kyah Hoffman, 17:43.7
2, Eva Thompson, 18:01.5 – Personal Best
3, Maya Guikema, 18:04.2
9, Logan Brazee, 18:34.8
10, Lois Creasey, 18:36.0 – Personal Best
13, Miranda McNeil, 18:41.7
19, Emma Netzel, 19:02.0
27, Emma Janesak, 19:36.9
29, Hailey Creisher, 19:41.6
36, Chesney Wilke, 19:58.7
Full Chippewa Men's Results:
2, Nate Carmody, 14:59.8
4, Blake Chipman, 15:21.4 – Personal Best
6, Miciah Smith, 15:31.8
8, Evan Owczarek, 15:46.2
13, Pierce Scheffler, 15:56.3
14, Greg Janesak, 15:57.5
15, Aiden Weller, 16:01.8
20, Carson Wyss, 16:20.8
25, Aiden Smith, 16:36.9
36, Mason Lucas, 17:01.7
40, Thomas DeJesus, 17:14.0
"I am really happy with the team today. The goal was to race with each other and for each other," Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Jenny Swieton said, "We wanted to practice hurting and pushing through. They did that very well. We had such great groups. I am excited for the rest of the season."
In all five, Chippewa women finished inside the top 10, earning the Chippewas 25 points to finish first of nine teams. Hoffman, sophomore Eva Thompson and senior Maya Guikema took the top three spots on the day, followed by Logan Brazee and Lois Creasey in ninth and 10th place, respectively.
Four Chippewa men finished within the top 10, led by junior transfer Nate Carmody in second place with a finishing time of 14:58.8. Carmody was followed by a personal best performance by fifth-year Blake Chipman who took fourth overall, alongside junior Miciah Smith and freshman Evan Owczarek in sixth and eighth place, respectively. Rounding out the Chippewas scoring was freshman Pierce Scheffler 13th overall.
Friday's performance marks the first Drenth memorial win for the women since 2024.
Central Michigan cross country returns to action Friday, Sept. 18, at Western Michigan for the George Dales Invitational.
Full Chippewa Women's results:
1, Kyah Hoffman, 17:43.7
2, Eva Thompson, 18:01.5 – Personal Best
3, Maya Guikema, 18:04.2
9, Logan Brazee, 18:34.8
10, Lois Creasey, 18:36.0 – Personal Best
13, Miranda McNeil, 18:41.7
19, Emma Netzel, 19:02.0
27, Emma Janesak, 19:36.9
29, Hailey Creisher, 19:41.6
36, Chesney Wilke, 19:58.7
Full Chippewa Men's Results:
2, Nate Carmody, 14:59.8
4, Blake Chipman, 15:21.4 – Personal Best
6, Miciah Smith, 15:31.8
8, Evan Owczarek, 15:46.2
13, Pierce Scheffler, 15:56.3
14, Greg Janesak, 15:57.5
15, Aiden Weller, 16:01.8
20, Carson Wyss, 16:20.8
25, Aiden Smith, 16:36.9
36, Mason Lucas, 17:01.7
40, Thomas DeJesus, 17:14.0
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