Campion runners take first at Union Adventist University's inaugural cross country meet

Union Adventist University hosted its first Cross Country event as part of the 2025 fall tournament, welcoming athletes from three Adventist schools across Mid-America. The 5K race took place on Friday around Holmes Lake, just half a mile from Union’s campus.

“It was fun having cross country added to the tournament this year and competing with other Adventist schools from Mid-America,” shared runner Elin Sorensen.

Despite the chilly weather, Campion’s runners gave an outstanding performance, earning first place for both the girls’ and boys’ teams. Each athlete also achieved a new personal record. Elin Sorensen took first place for the girls, and Isreal Ortiz took 1st place for the boys, with Tryg Sorensen coming in a close second. 

Ariana Reyes reflected, “The weather was a little chilly, but it’s one of the best races I’ve experienced. I’m so glad we did it as a team.”

One of the most memorable parts of the day was the encouragement from fellow Campion athletes. Members of the soccer and volleyball teams came to cheer on the runners along the course. Aome Angeles said, “The soccer team was cheering for us at the halfway point of the race, right when it started to get hard. It was a really energizing morale boost.”

The support and teamwork displayed throughout the event made the meet a highlight of the season. Many runners expressed hope that Union will continue hosting the tournament and invite even more schools next year.
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Abigail Brown, Student News Team

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