October 24, 2026
ASHLAND, Neb. –
Kierra Miller led three Dakota State (S.D.) women's cross country runners Saturday morning at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic. The Trojans competed in a competitive field of 335 runners in the 6-kilometer race.
Miller was the top finisher for Dakota State, placing 90th overall with a time of 24 minutes, 33 seconds. She averaged approximately 6 minutes, 35 seconds per mile during the race.
Anna Schneider followed Miller, finishing 104th overall with a time of 24:49. Schneider was just 16 seconds behind Miller, averaging approximately 6:39 per mile.
Jewel Gannon rounded out Dakota State's three runners, crossing the finish line in 178th place with a time of 25:55. She averaged approximately 6:57 per mile.
The Trojans competed under favorable course conditions, with temperatures around 65 degrees and winds at 10 mph. Dakota State was without two of its regular top-five runners for the meet.
Dakota State did not record a team score because only three runners competed.
The Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic featured numerous NAIA programs from across the country, providing Dakota State with another opportunity to compete against a strong field before the conference championships.
No. 1 ranked Dordt (Iowa) won the team title with 104 points.
Dakota State women's individual results – 6K
Up Next
Dakota State turns its attention to the Frontier Conference Cross Country Championships on Nov. 6 in Billings, Mont. The Trojans will look to build on their regular-season performances as they compete for conference honors and potential qualification for the NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championships, scheduled for Nov. 20 in Vancouver, Wash.
