Kyra Young
Kyra Young
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    South Bend, IN
  • High School:
    Mishawaka
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Moreno and Young garner All-American honors at Cross Country Nationals
Moreno and Young garner All-American honors at Cross Country Nationals

The Vincennes University Cross Country sophomore duo of Meagan Moreno and Kyra Young capped off an impressive 2020 season with All-American honors for placing in the top-15 at the NJCAA DI Women's Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, IA.

Trailblazer Cross Country prepares for final push at Nationals
Trailblazer Cross Country prepares for final push at Nationals

Following a pair of runner-up finishes at the Region 24 meet on Oct. 31, the Vincennes University Cross Country teams have quickly shifted their focus to the NJCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, IA.

VU falls one spot in Cross Country polls ahead of Nationals
VU falls one spot in Cross Country polls ahead of Nationals

The Vincennes University men’s and women’s Cross Country teams are coming off of excellent showings at the NJCAA Region 24 meet this past Saturday, with each team finishing as the Regional runner-up, with sophomore Meagan Moreno and freshman Trenton Faulkner taking home the Division I individual championships.

Moreno, Faulkner take Regional Championship as Trailblazers finish runner-up
Moreno, Faulkner take Regional Championship as Trailblazers finish runner-up

The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams hosted the NJCAA Regional 24 Championships Saturday afternoon at South Knox High School and did not disappoint, capturing both Division I Individual Championships, while finishing in second place as a team.

VU Cross Country looking for strong performance at Regionals this weekend
VU Cross Country looking for strong performance at Regionals this weekend

One would be hard pressed to final a more loaded Region this cross country season than Region 24, with seven of the eight men’s and women’s teams ranked in the top 25 of their division and four of the eight ranked in the top 10.

VU women’s Cross Country team climbs as men’s team slides in latest poll
VU women’s Cross Country team climbs as men’s team slides in latest poll

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University men’s and women’s Cross Country teams each held spots in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) coaches poll this week.

Trailblazer cross country teams earn pair of runner-up finishes
Trailblazer cross country teams earn pair of runner-up finishes

Normal, Ill, - The Vincennes University men's and women's cross country teams came home today with a pair of second place team finishes at the Heartland CC Classic.

Neill, Moreno lead nationally-ranked VU cross country teams at Greater Louisville Classic
Neill, Moreno lead nationally-ranked VU cross country teams at Greater Louisville Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Vincennes University men's and women's cross country teams competed on Oct. 3 in the Greater Louisville Classic at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. Each team competed in the Blue race against some of the nation's best four-year programs.