Jessup University Warriors men’s and women’s cross country teams showcased strong performances at the Kim Duyst Invitational hosted by Stanislaus State University in Ceres, California, on September 12, 2026.
Sophomore Angela Gladysh led the women’s effort with a season-best time of 21:48.9 in the 6K race, finishing 14th overall and improving her previous time by more than 20 seconds. Juliet David recorded a lifetime personal best with a time of 23:42.5, placing 42nd in the women’s race.
On the men’s side, freshman Ryden Rivera posted a collegiate-best 8K time of 26:39, cutting 26 seconds from his previous race, establishing himself as the men’s team leader. The meet saw every Jessup athlete achieve either a personal record or a season-best time. Lifelong personal records were set by Juliet David, Jordan Bick, Antonio Leal, Ryden Rivera, and Finnegan Cunningham, while Angela Gladysh, Oscar Duncan, Travis Brown, and Mel Peterson recorded season-best performances.
Head coach Jordan Kurtz praised the team’s effort, highlighting the women’s smart racing and the freshmen’s successful execution of their race plans. “Always a good day when you finish a meet and everyone ran season bests or PRs,” Kurtz said.
Jessup University Warriors compete as members of NCAA Division II in the PacWest Conference. The teams will continue their season at the Jessup Invitational hosted in Rocklin on September 26, 2026.
CSB Take
Jessup University Warriors men’s and women’s cross country teams demonstrated promising advancement early in the 2026 season, with multiple athletes setting personal and season-best marks. These improvements reflect solid foundational training and effective race strategy, particularly notable in younger athletes like Rivera and Gladysh. Hosting the Jessup Invitational provides an important platform for the Warriors to build on this momentum, foster team development, and gauge their progress against conference rivals as the season advances.
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