https://www.mvcyclones.com en-us https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251124pm3gec Freshmen were the key to a successful season for the Cyclones. The newcomers did not disappoint. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251124pm3gec https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251110mzozv6 The competition was as fierce as the weather for the Cyclones at the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They ran well under messy conditions, finishing 34th out of 46 colleges. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251110mzozv6 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251027rki57u Although eight years doesn’t seem like a long time, it was for the Cyclones in their drive for a regional championship. They got what they worked hard for at the NJCAA Region 4 Championship along with a trip to nationals. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251027rki57u https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251020rwd3jr In a packed field of runners, eight Cyclones earned PRs on the 8K course, and the team finished 11th out of 18 college and university teams at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251020rwd3jr https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251006sftxzd Heat was the biggest obstacle for the Cyclones at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational in Rock Island. Times were slow overall for every participating college, but the Cyclones took ninth out of 12 teams. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251006sftxzd https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922nrq90a While not at 100% strength, the Cyclones were still able to run well among a sea of four-year colleges and universities for 14th place out of 20 teams at the Gil Dodds Invitational at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922nrq90a https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250915hnbwp1 After a couple of weeks off from racing, the Cyclones were back to work at the Spartan Classic in Geneva, finishing seventh overall. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250915hnbwp1 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250902l9uie3 The Cyclones put up a good showing in their opening race at the Saints Twilight Invitational in Channahon, finishing seventh out of nine teams, including four-year colleges. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250902l9uie3 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250828k17dwx The Cyclones men’s cross country team aims to continue the success of its storied program with the help of old and new runners. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250828k17dwx https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241209kd57we Everything the Cyclones men’s cross country team set out to do this season, they accomplished, including having four runners compete at the NJCAA Division II Championship in Richmond, Virginia. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241209kd57we https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241112q32tgk Two out of four Cyclones runners earned PRs over the rolling 8K course at the NJCAA Division II Championship at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Virginia. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241112q32tgk https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241028s2h0kz With personal bests and grinding effort, the Cyclones took second place at the NJCAA Region 4 Championship at Lockport High School. Four runners qualified to run at the national tournament next month. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241028s2h0kz https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241022qwgs0u Five in a row! Cyclones men’s cross country earned their fifth straight Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship after taking first in the 8K event at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241022qwgs0u https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241007k6hpwm It was a good day for the Cyclones at the Warrior Invitational at Wisconsin Lutheran College in West Allis, WI. Over the hilly 8K course, the men placed fifth out of eight teams. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241007k6hpwm https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240930ikscsj In a field of NCAA Division III teams, the Cyclones held their own at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. The men finished in 11th place and were the only community college at the competition. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240930ikscsj https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240924nighzs In one of the largest fields of runners they’ve faced so far this season, every runner on the men’s team set a PR for the 8K at the Gil Dodds Invite at St. James Farm in Warrenville, IL. The team placed 16th out of 18 colleges and universities and was the only community college in the competition. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240924nighzs https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240916fjpycj The heat and hills were obstacles for the Cyclones’ first 8K of the season, but they stuck together for an eighth place finish at the Spartan Classic at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240916fjpycj https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240903mpqlp0 The Cyclones opened their season at the Saints Twilight Invite in Channahon, IL, their only 5K event. The men took 10th place among the 11 four- and two-year colleges and universities. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240903mpqlp0 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240828lyqwig With a good mix of new and returning runners, Cyclones cross country is aiming for a fifth consecutive conference title and more qualifiers at nationals. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20240828lyqwig https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231130iw41ig With only one returning runner, the Cyclones had plenty of unknowns for the 2023 season, yet they captured a fourth consecutive conference title, earned honors and sent two runners to nationals. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231130iw41ig https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231113mb7hli At the biggest race of the year and their running careers – the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championship – the Cyclones ran their best on an overcast, cool day at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231113mb7hli https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231030orqxg4 Two runners are headed to nationals after a strong team showing at the NJCAA Region 4 Championship at Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Batavia. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231030orqxg4 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231024rblf2q For the fourth year in a row, the Cyclones captured the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Championship. Four runners also earned honors. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231024rblf2q https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231016jx5fpd The Cyclones ran through rain and muck at the Bradley Pink Classic at Newman Golf Course in Peoria, but came out with some solid times and an 18th place finish. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231016jx5fpd https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231005hx1unn Between a hot, sunny day and injured runners, the Cyclones fought for every step at the Brissman-Lundeen Invite at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231005hx1unn https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230918fw52ph The Cyclones finally had all seven runners healthy enough to toe the line at the Gil Dodds Invitational at St. James Farm in Warrenville. As the only community college, the men took 16th out of 18 teams, and every Cyclone earned a PR. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230918fw52ph https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230911hykldc The Cyclones raced their first 8K of the season at the Spartan Classic on the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Batavia. The men took sixth place overall without their full squad among some tough competitors. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230911hykldc https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230905l5c47j The Cyclones opened their season at the Saints Twilight Invite at Channahon Community Park. Although they didn’t have enough runners to score as a full team, they ran well in their first, and only, 5K of the year. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230905l5c47j https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230825ik3as3 The Cyclones graduated nearly their entire 2022 squad that won a conference championship and competed at nationals. With one returner and new incoming talent, they’re aiming for smaller victories. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20230825ik3as3 https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2022-23/releases/20221209kdey24 From top finishes and a conference championship to individual honors and competing at nationals, the Cyclones had a solid 2022. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.mvcyclones.com/sports/mxc/2022-23/releases/20221209kdey24