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NIU cross country freshman runners Claire Hemilia (left) and Amelie Ojeda (right) run at the beginning of the 5K Huskie Invitational on Friday at the NIU North 40 Course. Ojeda was the first Huskie to finish the race, claiming fourth place with a time of 18:39.52. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Ojeda cracks top-5 at Huskie Classic

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 6, 2025

DeKALB — NIU cross country hosted its annual home meet, the Huskie Classic, on Friday as two Huskies earned a top-15 finish.  As a team, the Huskies earned a fourth place finish in a field of five teams with an overall score of 83. NIU finished...

NIU cross country then-senior runner Carly Leonard rounds a corner while running at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sep.6, 2024. The Huskies placed 7th with 179 points at the Fighting Illini Open on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Cross country finishes 7th at Fighting Illini Open

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2025

A new look NIU cross country team finished in seventh place at the Fighting Illini Open, with freshman Amelie Ojeda taking home a top-20 finish.  The Huskies’ roster this season features seven new athletes – five freshmen and two transfers –...

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