The Purdue Northwest women's cross country team continued its 2026 season Friday at the Olivet Nazarene Midwest Classic in Bourbonnais, Illinois, turning in a standout performance against a competitive field. The Lions were led by a 1-2 finish from seniors Myrriam Dhoore (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) and Sara McGraw (Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli), who crossed the finish line first and second, respectively.
Dhoore captured the individual title with a time of 23:05.5, while McGraw followed just 11.6 seconds later at 23:17.1. PNW also placed three more runners inside the top 30, with the Lions putting together a strong showing throughout the field.
The basics
Event: Olivet Nazarene Midwest Classic
Location: Bourbonnais, Illinois
Myrriam Dhoore (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) won the individual title
Sara McGraw (Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli) finished runner-up
Senior Myrriam Dhoore (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) led the Lions, winning the individual race with a time of 23:05.5.
Senior Sara McGraw (Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli) followed closely behind, finishing second overall in 23:17.1.
Freshman Alex Sinclair placed 18th with a time of 24:46.1.
Freshman Caylin Vanshyock (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) crossed the finish line in 23rd, recording a time of 25:09.2.
Senior Kayla Garza (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) finished 30th in 25:23.3.
Freshman Riley Reed placed 45th with a time of 27:10.0.
Junior Johanna Compton (Lafayette, Ind./William Henry Harrison) finished 64th in 28:52.4.
Senior Sonya Wagner (Greenville, Tenn./North Greene) crossed in 69th with a time of 29:11.8.
Up next
The Lions will return to action on Saturday, October 10, when they travel to Romeoville, Illinois, for the Lewis Crossover.
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