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Cross Country Competes In Lous Davis Invitational

Cross country runner Joseph Kollar in uniform in a studio.

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Lois Davis Invitational, hosted by Southern Arkansas University Friday.

Cross Country Brenda Patino in uniform.Sophomore Kaylie Goad (Wharton, Texas) led NPC in the women’s two-mile race, finishing 19th overall with a time of 14:44.60. Sophomore Chloe Sosa (Snyder, Texas) clocked in at 15:23.84 for 25th place, while freshman Brenda Patiño (Houston, Texas) finished in 40th place with a time of 16:41.78.

Full NPC times and standings:

  • 19th: Kaylie Goad (14:44.60)
  • 25th: Chloe Sosa (15:23.84)
  • 40th: Brenda Patiño (16:41.78)
  • 41st: Yessenia Vargas (16:45.72)
  • 42nd: Magaly Arvizu (16:51.05)
  • 51st: Yanisel Martinez (19:09.76)



In the men’s 5K, freshman Joseph Kollar (Little Rock) led the Nighthawks with an 18th-place overall finish,Joseph Kollar in NPC Cross Country uniform. clocking in at 18:42.06. Freshman Cooper Johnson (Jessieville) finished 25th with a time of 19:56.95, while sophomore Alonso Saavedra (Hot Springs) finished 33rd with a time of 24:05.34.

Full NPC times and standings:

  • 18th: Joseph Kollar (18:42.06)
  • 25th: Cooper Johnson (19:56.95)
  • 33rd: Alonso Saavedra (24:05.34)
  • 35th: Colton Slocum (24:57.20)



NPC returns to action Friday, September 29 in the 35th Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, hosted by University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

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