SIOUX  FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 4, 2026) - After having the race pushed back two hours due to the extreme heat, the Buena Vista men's cross country team was finally able to begin its season on Friday night at the tough Augie Twilight Meet hosted by Augustana College (SD).

This year's men's field was made up of 33 teams and nearly 480 total runners from various Division levels. Sophomore Patrick Heffernan lead the way with a time of 16:27.4 and came in 125th overall. Freshman Sawyer Laflan wasn't far behind with his time of 16:54.7 and came in 188th. Fellow freshman Colton Reid also ran a strong first race of his collegiate career by posting a time of 17:57.5.

Sophomore Kade Hruby (18:31.3), freshman Jordan Rief (18:40.3), senior Aiden Egertson (18:48.7) and sophomore Daniel Najara-Torres (22:14.3) rounded out the line-up for the Beavers. As a team, BVU placed 30th overall.

Buena Vista returns to action on Sept. 19 at the Greeno/Dirksen Invite hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan.