Serving Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, IllinoisVol. 1, No. 24

Parkland women's cross country runs at NJCAA Region 24 meet in Normal today

Sports desk
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026In the Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 edition

CHAMPAIGN - Parkland College's women's cross country team competes in the NJCAA Region 24 Championship meet Friday, Oct. 30, at Maxwell Park in Normal, according to Parkland athletics. The women's 5K starts at 4:15 p.m.

Sophomore Ava Jansen has led the Cobras this season with a 5K best of 22:57 at the Greenville Classic. Freshman Gina Maggio ran her best, 23:09, on the same Maxwell Park course at the Heartland Invite on Sept. 25. The Cobras are aiming to advance to the Division II national meet, the preview says.

Source: Parkland College Athletics preview, Oct. 29, 2026 (read Oct. 30, 2026).

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Parkland College Athletics: Cross Country Prepares for Region 24 Meet (Oct. 29, 2026)