Purdue Northwest Placed 22nd at Lewis Crossover
The Pride men's cross country team competed against a wide field of runners at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Track & Field
The Purdue Northwest men's cross country team secured a 22nd-place finish at the Lewis Crossover on October 10, 2026. Athletes navigated the course at Lewis University to record individual placements and times.
Why it matters
The results provide a baseline for the team as they evaluate their performance mid-season. These placements help coaching staff assess individual progress ahead of upcoming regional competitions.
Jackson Bakker led the team with an 81st-place finish and a time of 25:41.3, while Jimmy Snow crossed in 118th at 26:06.2. Jalen Strietelmeier completed the course in 142nd place with a time of 26:24.1.
The players
Purdue Northwest
This is a public university athletic program located in Hammond that competes in intercollegiate sports.
Jackson Bakker
He is a collegiate athlete who served as the top finisher for his team during this specific cross country event.
The details
Runners competed across a set distance, with times ranging from 25:41.3 to 28:34.7 among the top performers. Julio Herrera, Luis Baez, Keaton Westley, Danny Frevert II, and Gabe Goral rounded out the team results with placements between 185th and 249th.
Timeline
The team competed in the Lewis Crossover on October 10, 2026.
The team will next race at the Bradley Pink Classic on October 16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This race acts as a crucial indicator for the team's standing as they push toward postseason qualification. Consistent individual pacing at this stage is vital for building momentum heading into more competitive regional meets.
The team's 22nd-place result establishes a benchmark for individual progression that coaches will use to determine the top runners for the upcoming race in Peoria. Jackson Bakker's finish time of 25:41.3 provides the internal standard for the team's current velocity.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent training intervals is essential for athletes looking to improve their placement in large-field collegiate meets. Runners can use individual split times from this event to refine their pacing strategies for longer championship-distance races.
What happens next
The Purdue Northwest men's cross country team is scheduled to compete next at the Bradley Pink Classic on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates on the team's performance throughout the season in the Track & Field section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nwitimes.
