The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference's 2026 Women's Cross Country preseason coaches' poll ranks Concordia-St. Paul (CSP) 16th, marking a slight setback as they received 29 points, just behind St. Cloud State鈥檚 31 points. CSP aims to improve upon their consecutive 15th-place finishes at the NSIC Championships. Under Head Coach Jonathan Breitbarth, the team is fostering a supportive culture centered around unity. Key athlete Kayla Anderson, noted for her leadership and recent performance, will be pivotal as the season commences.

By the Numbers
  • CSP scored 29 points in the preseason poll, ranking 16th.
  • Kayla Anderson finished 79th at the NSIC Championships with a time of 24:49.30.
State of Play
  • The Golden Bears have three returning athletes and three newcomers this season.
  • Winona State leads the preseason poll with 219 points and 11 first-place votes.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will kick off their season on September 4 at the Augie Twilight meet. They hope to leverage their team culture and Anderson's leadership to improve their standings in upcoming championships.

Bottom Line

With a focus on unity and strong leadership, CSP aims to enhance their competitive edge this season, making them a team to watch as they strive for a better finish in the NSIC Championships.