The Purdue Northwest men's cross country team competed at the 2026 GLIAC Cross Country Championship in Westville, Indiana, with the Lions delivering several strong individual performances. PNW was led by senior
Jackson Bakker (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) and sophomore
Jalen Strietelmeier (/Highland, Ind.), who both earned All-GLIAC Second Team honors.
The Basics
- Event: GLIAC Cross Country Championship
- Location: Westville, Indiana
- Team: Men's Cross Country
The Breakdown
- Senior Jackson Bakker (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) led the Lions, finishing 21st overall with a time of 25:24.98 to earn All-GLIAC Second Team recognition.
- Sophomore Jalen Strietelmeier (/Highland, Ind.) followed closely, placing 24th in 25:30.82 and joining Bakker on the All-GLIAC Second Team.
- Senior James Snow finished 48th overall with a time of 26:12.25.
- Sophomore Keaton Westley (Arvada, Colo./Ralston Valley) placed 61st, crossing the finish line in 26:37.54.
- Sophomore Carmelo Quintero (Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville) finished 66th in 26:51.30, followed by senior Brennen Corregedore (Kapaa, Hawaii/Kauai) in 67th with a time of 26:53.38.
- Senior Rafael Maier (Portage, Ind./Portage) placed 70th in 26:59.45.
- Freshman Jacob Hernandez (Elkhart, Ind./Concord) finished 75th with a time of 27:14.64, while sophomore Kristofer Garner placed 77th in 27:17.76.
- Senior Josh Tuck crossed the finish line in 84th place with a time of 27:33.32.
- Junior Julio Herrera (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) finished 85th in 27:45.55.
- Freshman Gabe Goral (Griffith, Ind./Griffith) rounded out the Lions' finishers, placing 96th with a time of 29:27.01.
