Sophie Kyle finished 14th overall in 25:01.72 to lead Nova Southeastern women’s cross country at the Ave Invitational on Friday evening, Oct. 9, 2026. Nova Southeastern University Athletics finished fifth overall with 124 points at Gyrene Field in Ave Maria, Florida. Kaegan Smith also finished inside the top 20, placing 16th in 25:14.92.
Kyle Leads Nova Southeastern
Kyle was Nova Southeastern’s top finisher at the meet. Smith followed in 16th place, while Bo Algate finished 33rd in 27:00.80. Rowan Parks placed 36th in 27:33.71, and Georgia Vecchio finished 38th in 27:51.00.
Allison Sjosward placed 43rd in 28:14.30. Maggie Ragsdale finished 53rd in 31:03.00, followed by Kiana Medina in 57th at 31:55.40. The results accounted for Nova Southeastern’s fifth-place finish and 124-point total.
Nova Southeastern Results
- Sophie Kyle: 14th, 25:01.72
- Kaegan Smith: 16th, 25:14.92
- Bo Algate: 33rd, 27:00.80
- Rowan Parks: 36th, 27:33.71
- Georgia Vecchio: 38th, 27:51.00
- Allison Sjosward: 43rd, 28:14.30
- Maggie Ragsdale: 53rd, 31:03.00
- Kiana Medina: 57th, 31:55.40
Next Meet
Nova Southeastern is scheduled to return to action at the Charger Invitational on Oct. 24, 2026. The meet is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The Charger Invitational is the next listed event for Nova Southeastern women’s cross country.
FSB Take
Nova Southeastern women’s cross country earned a fifth-place finish with 124 points at the Ave Invitational. Kyle led the team with a 14th-place result, and Smith added a 16th-place finish. Nova Southeastern is scheduled to compete next at the Charger Invitational on Oct. 24.
Source: Original report