Friday, August 29
Portland, Ore.
Boise State
at
Lewis & Clark Invite
Boise State Finishes Strong at Lewis & Clark Opener
8/29/2025 2:32:00 PM | Cross Country
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Boise State men's cross country team opened the 2025 season with a first-place finish in the 5k at the Lewis & Clark Opener, Friday. Collectively, the women's team placed second in a 12-team field.
Alex Kilby led the way for the men, finishing first overall with a time of 14:56.88. Jack Sheesley (15:04.80), Braylon Baggett (15:11.61), Ezra Teeples (15:14.81) and Cody Lucas (15:20.74) all cracked the top ten, guiding the Broncos to victory with 17 points.
The trio of Nanette Novak (17:34.62), Haley Blaine (17:50.70), and Julia Kiesler (17:55.19) were in the top 10 of the women's 5k, finishing seventh, eighth and ninth, respectively. They helped propel the team to a second-place finish with 47 points.
Quotable (Associate Head Coach Emma Wren)
"I was very impressed with the men and their execution as a team and confidence throughout the race."
"Our women did a great job working together and moving up through the field throughout the race."
Notable
Men's 5k Results
1st Boise State - 17 points
1. Alex Kilby - 14:56.88
2. Jack Sheesley - 15:04.80
3. Braylon Baggett - 15:11. 61
5. Ezra Teeples - 15:14.81
6. Cody Lucas - 15:20.74
37. Angus Fitzgerald - 16:27.02
Women's 5k Results
2nd Boise State - 47 points
7. Nanette Novak - 17:34.62
8. Haley Blaine - 17:50. 70
9. Julia Kiesler - 17:55.19
11. Emme Hamm - 18:19.16
12. Eliisa Marshall - 18:19.60
15. Lily LaPorte - 18:37.81
18. Noelani Krauss - 19:01.26
What's Next
The Broncos will travel to South Bend, Ind. on Oct. 3 to compete in the Joe Piane Invitational at Notre Dame.
Alex Kilby led the way for the men, finishing first overall with a time of 14:56.88. Jack Sheesley (15:04.80), Braylon Baggett (15:11.61), Ezra Teeples (15:14.81) and Cody Lucas (15:20.74) all cracked the top ten, guiding the Broncos to victory with 17 points.
The trio of Nanette Novak (17:34.62), Haley Blaine (17:50.70), and Julia Kiesler (17:55.19) were in the top 10 of the women's 5k, finishing seventh, eighth and ninth, respectively. They helped propel the team to a second-place finish with 47 points.
Quotable (Associate Head Coach Emma Wren)
"I was very impressed with the men and their execution as a team and confidence throughout the race."
"Our women did a great job working together and moving up through the field throughout the race."
Notable
- The men's cross country team had five runners finish in the top 10.
- Alex Kilby finished first overall (14:56.88) in the men's 5k.
- The women's team had three runners place in the top 10.
- Six freshmen (Lily LaPorte, Eliisa Marshall, Emme Hamm, Jack Sheesley, Ezra Teeples and Cody Lucas) made their collegiate debuts.
- Nanette Novak made her Boise State cross country debut.
Men's 5k Results
1st Boise State - 17 points
1. Alex Kilby - 14:56.88
2. Jack Sheesley - 15:04.80
3. Braylon Baggett - 15:11. 61
5. Ezra Teeples - 15:14.81
6. Cody Lucas - 15:20.74
37. Angus Fitzgerald - 16:27.02
Women's 5k Results
2nd Boise State - 47 points
7. Nanette Novak - 17:34.62
8. Haley Blaine - 17:50. 70
9. Julia Kiesler - 17:55.19
11. Emme Hamm - 18:19.16
12. Eliisa Marshall - 18:19.60
15. Lily LaPorte - 18:37.81
18. Noelani Krauss - 19:01.26
What's Next
The Broncos will travel to South Bend, Ind. on Oct. 3 to compete in the Joe Piane Invitational at Notre Dame.
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