NC State
Adidas XC Challenge
NC State Women Claim Adidas XC Challenge Title
9/19/2025 7:57:00 PM | Cross Country
CARY, N.C. - The NC State cross country team began its 2025 season Friday night at the adidas XC challenge. The women dominated the field with a commanding first-place finish, while the men earned third place.
Leading the way for the women was senior Hannah Gapes, who claimed the individual title in the 5K with a time of 16:01.8. She was followed by teammates Kate Putman (16:17.9) and Bethany Michalak (16:24.4), giving NC State a sweep of the top three spots. Rounding out the lineup were Briley Bickerstaff (17:10.9), Chandler Welsh (17:15.5), Jolena Quarzo (17:20.9) and Olivia Haas (17:32.7). Their efforts secured a team victory of 38 points, finishing well ahead of North Carolina's 68 points.
On the men's side, Luke Wiley led the Wolfpack in the 6K, clocking 18:11.7 to finish as NC State's top runner. He was followed by Elliott McArthur (18.41.3), Ryan Motondo (18:46.5) and Krister Sjoblad (18:50.9). Also competing for the Wolfpack were Ian Harrison (19:23.2), Patrick Gibbons (19:30.4) and Marco Evans (20:24.9), helping the team secure a third-place finish.
MEN'S 6K RESULTS
- Noah Valyo (unattached) - (17:59.7) (7)
- Luke Wiley - (18:11.7) (10)
- Elliott McArthur - (18.41.3) (18)
- Ryan Motondo - (18:46.5) (23)
- Krister Sjoblad - (18:50.9) (24)
- Philip Blum (unattached) - (19:02.0) (29)
- Ian Harrison - (19:23.2) (48)
- Patrick Gibbons - (19:30.4) (56)
- Marco Evans - (20:24.9) (83)
- James Callahan (unattached) - (20:33.4) (92)
WOMEN'S 5K RESULTS
- Hannah Gapes - (16:01.8) (1)
- Kate Putman - (16:17.9) (2)
- Bethany Michalak - (16:24.4) (3)
- Daniela Scheffler (unattached) - (17:06.0) (14)
- Briley Bickerstaff - (17:10.9) (17)
- Chandler Welsh - (17:15.5) (19)
- Jolena Quarzo - (17:20.9) (22)
- Olivia Haas - (17:32.7) (30)
- Xela MartÍnez Dominguez - (17:41.0) (35)
- Caroline Murrell - (17:58.8) (43)
- Ashlei Summers - (18:09.0) (56)
- Justine Preisano - (19:04.3) (82)
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack returns to action on Oct. 3, where the team will split for a pair of meets. One group will travel to Chicago, Ill., for the Sean Loyola Lakefront Invitational, while the other will stay in-state to compete at the ECU Pirate Invitational in Greenville, N.C.
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