SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Oct.10, 2026) - The Buena Vista men's cross country team was back on the course Saturday morning to take part in the Holiday Inn Express Classic hosted by Dordt University. The Beavers came in 13th overall in the 8k race.

Freshman Sawyer Laflan was the team's top finisher at 71st place in a time of 27:49.3. The time was only 23 seconds off his career-best time. Aiden Egertson was next to cross about two minutes behind Laflan. Jordan Rief, Kade Hruby and Daniel Najara-Torres rounded out the line-up.

The winning time came from Trace Obbink of Dordt in a time of 24:57.6. The Defenders also claimed the team title with 49 points and held off runner-up Doane (81).

Next up for the Beavers will be the Augustana College Interregional Invite on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Rock Island, Ill.