FORT DODGE, Iowa — The College of Southern Nevada Men's and Women's Cross Country teams closed out their 2025 seasons under extraordinary conditions at the NJCAA Division I National Championships on Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. What began as a typical fall championship weekend quickly turned historic when a winter storm moved in overnight, leaving athletes to wake up race morning to four inches of fresh snow blanketing the course.
Despite the challenging footing, cold temperatures, and swirling winds, both CSN squads delivered strong individual and team performances while showcasing toughness and resilience in one of the most difficult national fields and environments of the past decade.
MEN'S RECAP — CSN Takes 17th Nationally in Blizzard-Like Conditions
The Coyotes placed
17th overall with
456 points, outperforming 13 other national qualifiers while navigating snow-packed grass, slick corners, and slower race conditions across the 8,000-meter layout.
Individual Performances
Sophomore
Dominic Tsao paced CSN, competing with control and confidence despite the heavy snow, while the freshman trio of Miller, Osorio, and Caballero showed impressive poise in their first national appearance.
Men's Team Finish
17th — Southern Nevada (456 points)
Ahead of: Amarillo, Hill, Vincennes, South Plains, El Paso, Cloud County, Pima, Dodge City, Monroe, Neosho, Seminole State, and Louisburg.
WOMEN'S RECAP — Lady Coyotes Finish 23rd in Snow-Covered 5K
The CSN Women's Cross Country team placed
23rd, battling the same snow-covered conditions that made footing uncertain and added minutes to times across the field.
Individual Performances
Freshman
Sienna Maisano led the way for CSN, while sophomore duo
Gamboa and
Lozano fought through the heavy snow to close out their careers on the national stage.
Women's Team Finish
23rd — Southern Nevada (640 points)
Ahead of: Colby and Seminole State.
A NATIONAL MEET TO REMEMBER
The snowfall created a rare championship atmosphere—one that tested mental toughness as much as physical preparation. Athletes from all divisions altered warm-up routines, layered uniforms, and adapted their racing strategies to deep snow, icy patches, and colder-than-expected race temps.
The Coyotes embraced the challenge, competing with grit and composure that exemplify the growth of the program.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR CSN CROSS COUNTRY
With nationals concluded, CSN shifts its focus toward winter training and the upcoming spring track & field season. The strong youth presence on both rosters, combined with national-level postseason experience in adverse conditions, positions the Coyotes for continued success in the year ahead.
