The Heidelberg University Cross Country teams wrapped up the 2024 campaign with a trip to the NCAA Regionals, hosted by Franklin College. The men's team placed 25th out of 42 teams and the women's squad took 28th out of 39.  

Kenzie Fountain was first across the line for Heidelberg's women's team, clocking a 24:36.42.

Caitlyn Schwartz was next with a time of 25:32.65, ahead of Emily Pullano, who finished in 25:53.00.  Maddy McCall was next, crossing the line in 26:24.89.  Kylie Cope wrapped up the scoring with a 26:43.67.  

The men were led by Trenton Hole's 27:08.97.  Hudson Black and Joe Brewster were close together, with Black finishing in 27:30.76 and Brewster in 27:43.10. Josh Fiorentino (28:42.34) and Eric Barber (30:41.44) rounded out the scoring.   

From Head Coach Dan Simpson:  "Regionals was an incredible culmination of not only a very rewarding season, but three outstanding cross country careers as 5th-year/Senior Trio (and MBA students) Kenzie Fountain, Connor Ladd & Josh Fiorientino led both squads to races that saw us avenge OAC championship losses that meant a great deal to our program. Our women ended the season by besting Muskingum for the first time in four tries this season as well as Capital - who edged us two weeks prior, and our men completed the sweep of Capital an hour later. The crew brought it despite nagging injuries to Ladd - our #1 up front for the men all season long and women's scorers Emily Pullano & Kylie Cope. It was a gritty effort and I couldn't be more proud of this team. On to track!"