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
• PNW recorded six top-30 finishes

The Breakdown:

• 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 10th, when they travel to Romeoville, Illinois, for the Lewis Crossover.