The Jaguar XC Invitational (Senior Night) Recap

The Jaguars hosted a memorable Senior Night, rebranded this year as the first-ever Jaguar XC Invitational. It was a fitting way to close out the regular season with standout performances across the board.

Out of the 36 Jags running, 31set new season bests, with 23 of those being lifetime bests. The team’s hard work all season was on full display, making for a powerful finish to the regular season.

Six athletes earned Athlete of the Meet honors for their exceptional performances:
Jezebel Kostecke (‘27), Bridie Hyland (‘26), Alexy Actis (‘28), Grace Litten (‘29), Ella Antonetti (‘27), and Alex Cromer (‘26).

With momentum on their side, the varsity squad, along with two alternates, now turns its attention to the postseason. The Jags will head to LCCC this Saturday to compete in the district meet, ready to chase even bigger goals.

Medina and Portage Recap

It was a split week for the Jaguars, with part of the team traveling to Portage, MI for the Portage Invite (consisting of captains, four-year seniors, and sub-24 runners) while the rest competed closer to home at the Medina Milt Place XC Festival. Despite the high temperatures at both locations, the Jaguars rose to the occasion and gave gritty performances across the board. In Portage, Katherine Starck (‘26) earned the Athlete of the Meet honor for running a strong, determined race in tough conditions, while in Medina, Noel Heuberger (‘27) was recognized for her supportive spirit and a powerful finish that helped set the tone for her teammates.