Indiana Wesleyan Men's Cross Country Captures Crossroads League Championship
Crossroads League Championships Central
MARION, Ind. - No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan men's cross country claimed the 2025 Crossroads League Championship, marking the program's third conference title in the last four years. The Wildcats dominated their home course with a total of 53 points, placing all five scorers inside the Top 15.
Five Wildcats earned All-League honors after finishing in the Top 15 individually. Trenton Sweet led the Wildcats with a fifth-place finish in 24:34.4, followed closely by Josh Bainbridge in sixth (24:36.7). Hunter Wasnich placed 13th (24:55.8), while Braden Sweet and Alec Foster rounded out the scoring five in 14th (25:04.5) and 15th (25:08.1).
Head Coach Brody Beiler was named Crossroads League Coach of the Year, earning the honor in just his second year at the helm of the program.
WILDCAT TOP 7
- FULL RESULTS
- 5 – Trenton Sweet – 24:34.4
- 6 – Josh Bainbridge – 24:36.7
- 13 – Hunter Wasnich – 24:55.8
- 14 – Braden Sweet – 25:04.5
- 15 – Alec Foster – 25:08.1
- 19 – Grant Flora – 25:20.7
- 28 – Evan Long – 25:47.7
TOP 5 TEAMS
- Indiana Wesleyan – 53 (5-6-13-14-15)
- Taylor – 73 (7-8-11-21-26)
- Spring Arbor – 75 (1-10-16-17-31)
- Goshen – 80 (2-3-12-18-45)
- Marian (Ind.) – 109 (9-20-22-25-33)
LOOKING FORWARD
- The Wildcats will turn their focus to the NAIA National Championship on Nov. 21 in Tallahassee, Fla.
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