Men's Cross Country
47 Fall 2024 Region 4 Student-Athletes earn NJCAA All-American accolades
December 17, 2024
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2024-25 fall sports season, and 47 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 12 from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, four from women's cross country, and three from men's and women's soccer, as well as 20 College of DuPage football players. There are 17 first team recipients, 18 second team honorees, three third team selections, and eight honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions.
Region 4 continues dominance of NJCAA Division III, DuPage wins second title in three years
December 03, 2024
RICHMOND, VIR. - Region 4 once again made no doubt that when it comes to Division III men's cross country, it holds the top programs in the nation. The College of DuPage claimed the NJCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Championship for the second time in three years, edging out region rivals Harper College and Joliet Junior College to give the region its 12th national title in the last 14 years. First year runner Nathan Ciarlette became the second individual champion for JJC and led a pack of 11 region runners to finish in the top 15. The NJCAA Division II Men's Cross Country Championships saw Sauk Valley Community College come away with the top finish by a Region 4 program, placing 16th.
Region 4 Announces Fall 2024 All-Region Teams
November 19, 2024
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of all-region team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2024 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors.
Sauk Valley, DuPage sprint to Region 4 championships
November 01, 2024
LOCKPORT, ILL. - When the dust settled at the 2024 NJCAA Region 4 Men's Cross Country Championships, Sauk Valley Community College and the College of DuPage had successfully run through the finish line to claim championship titles in Divisions II and III, respectively. The Skyhawks ended a three-year run of success by Carl Sandburg en route to their first Region 4 title after finishing runner-up last year, while the Chaparrals won their third crown in the last four years. Waubonsee Community College freshman David Valkanov and COD's Kevin Diederich were the Region 4 Runners of the Year after taking home individual titles. Nick Hartz of SVCC and Mallory Dominguez of DuPage are the Region 4 Coach of the Year recipients.
Region 4 Hall of Fame welcomes nine-member Class of 2024 for induction
January 16, 2024
The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a nine-member induction Class of 2024. The group includes six student-athletes and three coaches that excelled during their time competing in Region 4. The inductees represent six different Region 4 schools, including two inductees each for the College of DuPage, Oakton College, and Rock Valley College.
18 Fall 2023 Region 4 Student-Athletes earn NJCAA All-American accolades
November 30, 2023
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2023-24 fall sports season, and 18 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, three from women's cross country and women's soccer, and one from men's soccer. There are eight first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and three honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent eight Region 4 institutions.
Region 4 dominates as Harper edges DuPage for NJCAA championship
November 29, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - Runners from Region 4 were all over John Hunt Park for the 2023 NJCAA Men's Cross Country Championships, and the region absolutely dominated in the Division III race. Harper College claimed the school's ninth national title with region foes College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College also in the top-four. In all, 34 runners from Region 4 competed in the Division III and Division II races.
Region 4 Announces Fall 2023 All-Region Teams
November 28, 2023
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2023 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors.
Three-peat for Carl Sandburg, while Harper reclaims Region 4 glory
November 27, 2023
GENEVA, ILL. - One run of dominance continued while another reclaimed its place after a three-year hiatus as Carl Sandburg College and Harper College raced to the 2023 NJCAA Region 4 Division II & III Men's Cross Country Championships, respectively, on Saturday, October 28 at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course. The Chargers earned their third consecutive Region 4 crown with a six-point victory over runner-up Sauk Valley Community College, while Harper College sprinted to its first title since seeing a long run of success halted after the 2019 season. Sophomore Allan Kipruto of CSC and freshman Kevin Diederich of College of DuPage were the Region 4 Runners of the Year after taking home individual titles. Carl Sandburg College's Rodney Blue and Harper College's Jim Macnider earned Region 4 Coach of the Year accolades.
Region 4 Hall of Fame to welcome 12-member induction Class of 2023
January 17, 2023
The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a 12-member induction Class of 2023. The group includes four student-athletes, two coaches, one student-athlete & coach, one administrator, one administrator & coach, two lifetime achievement honorees, and one national championship team that excelled during their time competing in Region 4.
25 Fall Region 4 Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-American Accolades
December 02, 2022
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2022-23 fall sports season, and 25 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country and women's volleyball, five in women's cross country and women's soccer, and three from men's soccer. There are 12 first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and six honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions.
Region 4 Announces Fall 2022 All-Region Teams
November 22, 2022
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2022 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors.
DuPage claims men's cross country national title, repeats as Region 4 champ with Carl Sandburg
November 18, 2022
KENOSHA, WISC., MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA., & TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - In a repeat of the 2021 meet, Carl Sandburg College and the College of DuPage repeated as 2022 NJCAA Region 4 Men's Cross Country Division II and Division III champions, respectively. The Chargers earned 50 points to best runner-up Moraine Valley Community College and two other teams in the Division II race, while the Chaparrals finished with 45 points to top Joliet Junior College and Harper College. Sophomore Calton Kibet of Carl Sandburg College successfully defended his individual title from his freshman season with a time of 5:15.3 to earn the Region 4 Division II Athlete of the Year, and first year runner Nicholas Keeling's time of 5:16.1 put him atop the medal stand as the Region 4 Division III Athlete of the Year. Rodney Blue of Carl Sandburg College and Robert Cervenka of the College of DuPage were each honored as the Region 4 Coach of the Year.
28 Region 4 Fall Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-American
December 14, 2021
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2021 fall sports season, and 28 student-athletes representing NJCAA Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from women's soccer, women's volleyball, and women's cross county, four from men's cross country, and three from the men's soccer and women's tennis. There are 14 First Team All-Americans, 12 second team honorees, and three honorable mention accolades. The student-athletes represent 13 different Region 4 schools.
Region 4 Announces Fall All-Region Teams
December 13, 2021
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2021 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player of the Year honors.
Region 4 crowns Carl Sandburg, DuPage with men's cross country titles
November 18, 2021
MALTA, ILL. - There was little doubt who the top runners and teams were at the 2021 Region 4 Division II & III Men's Cross Country Championship on October 30. When the final scores were tallied, Carl Sandburg College claimed the Division II title and the College of DuPage took home the Division III hardware. Individually, the Chargers' Calton Kibet and Joliet Junior College's Hunter Phillips earned Runner of the Year accolades as the first place finishers.