Spalding University fielded solid performances across both the women's 5 km and men's 6 km races at the Webster University Opener, showcasing early-season depth and promise.

On the men's side, Spalding's Tobias Rice delivered a standout individual result, finishing 4th overall with a time of 21:32.9. Following closely, Wyatt Frye crossed the line 10th in 22:12.4, and Caleb Stinson added a strong effort in 22:13.4 for 22nd place. Rounding out Scoring for the team, Noah Stinson came in 38th at 25:28.9. Together, these performances helped anchor Spalding's presence in the men's field.

Meanwhile, the Spalding women's squad worked together cohesively in the 5 km, earning 4th place out of five teams with a total team time of 2:21:49 and an average of 28:21 per runner. On the individual front, Bailey Haws was the Golden Eagles' top finisher, placing 7th with a time of 23:29.5. Reganne Piercy followed in 9th place, clocking 23:53.9, and Avory Hamblen chipped in with 14th place in 27:26.3. Further back, Hannah Tapscott finished 23rd in 32:52.0, and Azra Sahingoz rounded out the scoring pack with 25th place in 34:08.2.

Spalding's cross-country teams demonstrated early-season form and internal pack strength. On the men's side, Rice's top-5 finish offered a clear individual highlight, complemented by solid mid-pack support from Frye, Caleb Stinson, and Noah Stinson. The women's squad, led by Haws and Piercy, proved disciplined and competitive, with all scorers finishing within the top 25.