The Purdue Northwest men's cross country team continued its 2026 season Saturday, October 10, competing at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois. The Lions finished 22nd overall in a competitive field at Lewis University.
Senior
Jackson Bakker (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) led PNW, placing 81st overall with a time of 25:41.3. Jimmy Snow followed with a time of 26:06.2, while
Jalen Strietelmeier (/Highland, Ind.) crossed the finish line in 26:24.1.
The Basics
- Event: Lewis Crossover
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location: Romeoville, Illinois
- Team Finish: 22nd place
- Top Finisher: Jackson Bakker (Lowell, Ind./Lowell), 81st overall (25:41.3)
The Breakdown
- Senior Jackson Bakker (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) led the Lions, finishing 81st overall with a time of 25:41.3.
- Senior Jimmy Snow crossed the finish line in 118th place, recording a time of 26:06.2.
- Sophomore Jalen Strietelmeier (/Highland, Ind.) finished 142nd in 26:24.1.
- Junior Julio Herrera (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) placed 185th with a time of 27:01.5.
- Junior Luis Baez (Sandwich, Ill./Sandwich Community) finished 200th in 27:14.8.
- Sophomore Keaton Westley (Arvada, Colo./Ralston Valley) crossed in 208th place with a time of 27:24.2.
- Freshman Danny Frevert II (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) finished 221st in 27:37.4.
- Freshman Gabe Goral (Griffith, Ind./Griffith) placed 249th with a time of 28:34.7.
- Senior Josh Tuck finished 257th in 28:56.2.
- Freshman Brayden Prieskorn (China Township, Mich./St. Clair) placed 264th with a time of 29:33.9.
- Sophomore Gabriel Early (Carol Stream, Ill./Glenbard North) finished 270th in 30:54.1.
- Junior Cort Haney (Avon, Ind./Avon) rounded out the Lions' finishers, placing 272nd in 32:26.5.
Up Next
The Lions will continue their 2026 season on October 16
th at the Bradley Pink Classic.
