SPOKANE, Wash. — The Chapman University cross country team wrapped up the 2026 season at the NCAA Division III West Regional Championships. The Panthers finished in 15th on the women's end and 18th on the men's side. 

On the men's side, Gavin White wrapped up a historic career, after he finished in the top 50 going a 25:50.5 in the 8k. Freshman Derek Kessler followed behind him going 27.01 and finishing just outside the top 100. Ricky Poulsen, Walter Gonzalez and Jude Barry followed in descending order to round out Chapman. White's career wraps up as the record holder in the 8k, which he set in 2024. 

On the women's side, Valerie Noria and Lily Fosmire finished 71st and 72nd. Noria went a 24:01.1 and Fosmire ran a 24:05.8 following directly behind her teammate. Hannah McLaren finished in the top 90 going 24:37.8, then Janie Lim and Cassie Itatani finished just outside the top 110. Lin ran a 25:13.9 and and Itatani ran a 25:16.1. 

Chapman officially wrapped up their 2026 season, and many of the athletes will transition to competing in distant events during the track season. Track and field will begin competing in February 2027.