11/1/2025 Fulton, MO – The Westminster College cross-country teams wrapped up their 2025 season at the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Championships, held at Valley Park on Saturday morning. The Blue Jays were led by Levi Brandt on the men's side and Sadie Brandt on the women's side, as both teams closed out the fall campaign with strong efforts.
In the men's 8k, Levi Brandt finished in 33:32, placing 42nd overall to cap off an impressive freshman season for the Blue Jays.
On the women's side, Sadie Brandt led Westminster with a standout 7th-place finish in the 6k, crossing the line in 25:16. Makayla Cordes followed in 22nd with a time of 29:23, while Riley Vogel (30:13) and Keeley Lauer (30:21) placed 28th and 29th, respectively. Ellie Schisler rounded out the scoring five in 44th place with a time of 37:41. The team's performance earned them a 4th-place finish out of eight teams in the conference standings.
Men's Results: 8k
42nd – Levi Brandt: 33:32.49
Women's Results: 6k
7th – Sadie Brandt: 25:16.89
22nd – Makayla Cordes: 29:23.18
28th – Riley Vogel: 30:13.20
29th – Keeley Lauer: 30:21.79
44th – Ellie Schisler: 37:41.75
The Blue Jays conclude their 2025 cross-country season with a strong showing at the conference championship and will now shift focus to preparations for the upcoming track and field season.
