2025 Eureka Cross Country News

Webster Makes History, Leads Eureka at SLIAC Championships
Webster Makes History, Leads Eureka at SLIAC Championships

April 24, 2026

GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team delivered a record-setting performance Friday and Saturday at the SLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, highlighted by a historic weekend from Bailey Webster.

Red Devils Compete at Greenville Select Ahead of SLIAC Championships
Red Devils Compete at Greenville Select Ahead of SLIAC Championships

April 11, 2026

GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team turned in a solid performance Saturday at the Greenville Select, using the meet as a final tune-up ahead of the conference championships.

Webster Claims 5K Title as Eureka Tallies Four PRs at Viking Olympics
Webster Claims 5K Title as Eureka Tallies Four PRs at Viking Olympics

April 03, 2026

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance teams delivered a strong performance Friday at the Viking Olympics, highlighted by four personal records and a first-place finish from Bailey Webster (East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria) in the 5000 meters.

Ideal Conditions Lead to Multiple PRs at Millikin Opener
Ideal Conditions Lead to Multiple PRs at Millikin Opener

March 28, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team turned in a strong showing Saturday at the Millikin Big Blue Opener, taking advantage of ideal weather conditions to post multiple personal-best performances on the track.

Red Devils Post Multiple PRs, School Record at Illinois College
Red Devils Post Multiple PRs, School Record at Illinois College

February 20, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team competed Friday night at the Hilltop Invitational hosted by Illinois College, turning in multiple personal-best performances and another record-breaking effort as the Red Devils prepare for the SLIAC Indoor Championships next weekend.

Red Devils Post PRs and Another School Record at Monmouth
Red Devils Post PRs and Another School Record at Monmouth

February 14, 2026

MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team competed Saturday at the Roger Haynes Invitational hosted by Monmouth, turning in multiple personal bests and another record-breaking performance in a competitive meet.

Webster Leads Surge as Eureka Stacks PRs and School Records
Webster Leads Surge as Eureka Stacks PRs and School Records

February 07, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Eureka cross country and distance continued its strong indoor season against another large, talented field Saturday, turning in two school records, five personal records, and a season-best performance while competing against athletes from DI, DII, DIII, and junior college programs.

Webster Breaks Two School Records at Jason Dennis Memorial
Webster Breaks Two School Records at Jason Dennis Memorial

January 30, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bailey Webster stole the spotlight Friday night at the Jason Dennis Memorial hosted by Illinois Wesleyan, breaking his own school records in both the mile and 800 meters to headline Eureka’s performance against a deep field featuring DI, DII, DIII, and top JUCO competition.

Eureka Returns from Break at Coach Shoe Invitational
Eureka Returns from Break at Coach Shoe Invitational

January 17, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team returned to competition on Saturday afternoon, continuing the indoor season at the Coach Shoe Invitational hosted by Illinois Wesleyan in their first meet back from Winter Break.

Red Devils Open Indoor Season at Titan First Chance Meet
Red Devils Open Indoor Season at Titan First Chance Meet

December 05, 2025

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Eureka cross country and distance team opened the indoor season on Friday night at the Titan First Chance Meet, hosted by Illinois Wesleyan.

Thirteen Red Devils Receive Fall SLIAC All-Academic Honors
Thirteen Red Devils Receive Fall SLIAC All-Academic Honors

November 20, 2025

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Thirteen Eureka College student-athletes were recognized for their excellence in the classroom, earning spots on the SLIAC All-Academic Team.

Eureka Caps Historic Season at NCAA Midwest Regional
Eureka Caps Historic Season at NCAA Midwest Regional

November 15, 2025

WAVERLY, Iowa – The Eureka cross country teams closed out a strong 2025 campaign on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Championship, battling steady winds and a deep regional field to cap one of the most successful seasons in program history.

Glover, Webster Lead Eureka to Historic Day at SLIAC Championships
Glover, Webster Lead Eureka to Historic Day at SLIAC Championships

November 01, 2025

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Eureka cross country teams delivered a historic day at the 2025 SLIAC Championship Meet on Saturday, highlighted by multiple personal bests, all-conference honors, and several program firsts.

Cole Glover Named SLIAC Runner of the Week
Cole Glover Named SLIAC Runner of the Week

October 20, 2025

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Eureka’s Cole Glover (Hopkinsville, Ky./University Heights) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Runner of the Week following a record-breaking performance at the Greenville Classic.

Glover Breaks School Record as Red Devils Shine at Greenville Classic
Glover Breaks School Record as Red Devils Shine at Greenville Classic

October 17, 2025

GREENVILLE, Ill. – Freshman Cole Glover (Hopkinsville, Ky./University Heights) set a new Eureka College 8K record at the Greenville Classic this weekend, leading the Red Devils to a strong showing that featured four personal records.

Eureka XC Posts Top-20 Finishes at Warrior Invite
Eureka XC Posts Top-20 Finishes at Warrior Invite

October 04, 2025

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Eureka cross country team turned in a strong showing at the Warrior Invite on Saturday, earning two top-20 finishes and two personal records despite warm conditions.