Utah Valley University secured a sweep at the SUU Color Country Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, with both the men's and women's cross country teams taking first place at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Cedar City, Utah.
Men's Team Performance
The men's team established dominance during the 7k race, led by Mark Boyle, who secured his first collegiate career win with a time of 22:10.32. According to Utah Valley University Athletics, Boyle's performance set the pace for a highly successful outing by the Wolverines.
Following Boyle, several other Wolverines finished near the front of the pack to solidify the team's victory. Cameron Jacobs took second place, followed by Trey Despain in third and Porter Whitworth in fourth. Wyatt Mortenson rounded out the top finishers for the squad in sixth place.
Women's Team Performance
The women's team demonstrated similar dominance in their 5k race, led by Reagan Doman. Doman achieved her first collegiate career win during the event, finishing with a time of 17:46.84.
The women's victory was supported by strong performances from several key runners. Sophia Biesker finished second, followed by Artana Nice in third. The team's top finishers also included Graysen Lanenga in sixth and Natalia Boltz in seventh.
Winning Streaks
The results at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course marked a period of sustained success for the UVU cross country programs. The women's team captured its sixth consecutive team title at the invitational.
The men's team also extended a significant winning streak at the event, marking their third consecutive year winning the meet. The competition was held as part of the Southern Utah University Men's Cross Country vs SUU Color Country Invitational.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the success in Cedar City, the UVU cross country teams will prepare for upcoming regional competitions. The program is scheduled to travel to Indiana for the Under Armour Pre-National Invitational on Oct. 16, 2026. This meet serves as the final preparation before the Big West Championships, which are scheduled for the end of the month.
