SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 25, 2026) - The Buena Vista men's cross country team ran its second race of the year on Friday morning at the Augustana College Invite.

Patrick Heffernan had the team's best time at 26:09 and came in around 101st place overall. His mark came right at two minutes behind the winning time from the University of Mary.

Sophomore Kade Hruby registered a personal best time on the day and crossed just four seconds behind Aiden Egertson.

Buena Vista hosts the annual BVU Homecoming 5K race next Saturday, Oct. 3 before the team returns to its competition schedule on Oct. 10 at the Holiday Inn Express Classic hosted by Dordt University.