TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Grace's women's cross country team enjoyed an impressive performance at the 2025 NAIA National Championships on Friday morning.

The women placed 10th in the nation, marking Grace's second-straight top-10 showing.

Overall, Grace's women have placed in the top-15 of the NAIA race for five consecutive years.

Friday morning saw the Lancers produce a team time of 1:53:43 at the Apalachee Regional Park.

Cece Mitchell was Grace's top runner throughout the race. The junior earned NAIA All-American status when she crossed the finish line in 21:49.9, placing 25th in the country.

Esther Kleber had a strong kick, climbing 26 spots over the final 1k to finish 81st overall (22:43.5). Morgan Welch was just four seconds behind Kleber at 22:47.4.

Grace Geller also nearly beat 23 minutes, finishing in 23:01.5. Freshman Leah Emch was Grace's fifth finisher at 23:21.2.

Addison Grady (23:42.7) and Grace Pettit (24:20.6) rounded out Grace's performance.

Grace has produced at least one NAIA All-American on the women's side in every year since 2021.

RACE RESULTS