PEORIA, Ill. – North Park Cross Country returned to action at the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday afternoon, participating in one more race before the conference championships on Halloween.

Once again, Gunner Silva was the top competitor for the Viking men. The freshman set a personal record in the 8k with a 24:49.6 and was the top Division III runner in the event. Competing against many Division I and Division II runners, he placed 13th of 263 competitors. Silva has placed within the top 15 of all four of his collegiate races.

Matthew Carey was the next-best finisher for the Viking men, adding his own personal record in the 8k with a 28:12.8.

The North Park women also saw a handful of personal records. Anika Izenbart ran a 25:59.8 in the 6k and Melanie Sorisho followed with a 26:31.4. 

The Vikings now look to the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships at St. James Farm on Saturday, October 31.