Boise State Women Place First at George Oja Invitational

Saturday, October 18

Independence, Ore.

Boise State

George Oja Invitational

Boise State women's cross country team takes first place in Independence, Oregon.

Boise State Women Place First at George Oja Invitational

10/18/2025 2:55:00 PM | Cross Country

INDEPENDENCE, Ore. — The Boise State women's cross country team placed first at the George Oja Invitational, Saturday, while the men's team finished with three athletes in the top 25.

To collect first place, the women recorded 58 points as a team. Two Broncos recorded top-10 finishes, with Haley Blaine and Julia Kiesler tallying three and five points, respectively.

Posting a time of 20:44.0, Blaine concluded the race behind Megan Crumm (Portland) and Alauna Carstens (Evergreen State). Kiesler ran a time of 21:00.30.

Additionally, Boise State's women's team had two other athletes finish in the top 25, with Eliisa Marshall tallying seven points, and Noelani Krauss finishing with 11.

In the men's 8k Boise State had three athletes who concluded the race in the top-21. Individually, Alex Kilby (24:04.30) finished sixth (24:04.30), Ezra Teeples (24:11.20) placed 10th and Cody Lucas (24:31.70) took 21st.

Notables

With 58 points, the women's team recorded their second-consecutive victory.
Haley Blaine crossed the finish line in sixth place, behind Megan Crumm (Portland) and Alauna Carstens (Evergreen State).
Noelani Krauss recorded a personal best in the 6k.
Alex Kilby was the top men's finisher in sixth place, collecting a season best (24:04.30).
Ezra Teeples and Cody Lucas recorded personal bests in the 8k.

Quotable
"Flawless race plan execution by this women's squad today. We were completely dialed and present. We hang our hat on our depth and really cool for our women to win two meets in a weekend on opposite coasts." -Boise State Head Coach Pat McCurry

Women's 6k Results
1st Boise State-58 points
6. - Haley Blaine - 20:44.00
9. - Julia Kiesler – 21:00.30
12. - Eliisa Marshall -21:17.00
17. - Noelani Krauss – 21:29.60
23. - Emme Hamm – 21:33.70
24. - Alison Whalen – 21:34.00
36. - Lily LaPorte – 21:57.30
38. - Brynnli Poulsen – 22:01.50

Men's 8k Results
6. - Alex Kilby – 24:04.30
10. - Ezra Teeples – 24:11.20
21. - Cody Lucas – 24:31.70

What's Next
Boise State will prepare for the Mountain West Cross Country Championships in Fresno, California (Oct. 31).