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South Dakota State University Athletics
Friday, September 19
Falcon Heights, Minn.
10:00 a.m.
South Dakota State University
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Griak Invitational
SDSU HEADS TO ROY GRIAK MEET
9/18/2025 9:40:00 AM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
| ROY GRIAK HOSTED BY MINNESOTA |
| When | September 19th Women's Race: 10:45 a.m. Men's Race: 10:00 a.m. |
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| Where | Falcon Heights, Minn. | Les Bolstad Golf Course | |
| Live Results | wayzatatiming.com | |
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BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State travels to Falcon Heights, Minn., to battle against power conference competitors at the Roy Griak cross country meet Friday morning.
INFORMATION
HEAD COACH ROD DEHAVEN
"The Roy Griak feels like the start of the cross country season, as we run the full cross country distances on a challenging course against quality competition. It is our first real test of the season."
THE MEET
The Jackrabbits will be headed to Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn., to compete against some of the best cross country teams in the Midwest on Friday morning. The men's race will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the women following at 10:45 a.m.
ATHLETES TO WATCH
Cody Larson will look to lead the Jackrabbits this season following an extraordinary year of racing. Larson etched his name in the track and field history books with four new SDSU records, one indoor record and three outdoor program records. The South Dakota native capped his impressive track and field seasons with a trip to Eugene, Ore., for the NCAA Nationals, competing in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Last year, Larson finished third with a personal record 8K time of 24:16.0 at the Summit League Cross Country Championships. Larson rounded out the cross country season with a 10K personal best of 30:35.4 to take 44th at the NCAA Midwest Regionals.
Meghan Ford will look to lead the squad following a tumultuous year of injury. Ford was often seen leading the squad last season, with her most notable performance occurring at the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals race, where the redshirt junior clocked a 6K personal record of 20:49.9 to place 12th. Two weeks later, Ford finished seventh at 21:05.14 to earn first-team honors at the Summit League Cross Country Championships.
Eli Hall will be an athlete to keep an eye on. Hall posted a sixth-place finish at 24:39.5 to earn first-team honors at the conference championship. Hall was the first newcomer across the line as well, earning him the title of Newcomer of the Championship. Hall followed up with a 57th-place finish, crossing the line at 30:42.5 at the NCAA Midwest Regionals.
Courtney Stadter is another Jackrabbit to keep an eye on this season. Stadter stepped up during the conference championship, claiming bronze with a time of 20:59.88 to make first-team honors and receive the title of Newcomer of the Championship. Stadter later clocked a 6K personal record of 20:50.8 to finish 48th at the NCAA Midwest Regionals. Stadter went on to have a successful track and field season, which culminated in an NCAA West First Round qualification in the 10,000-meter race as a first-year athlete.
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