JOPLIN, Mo. --- On Friday morning, Anna Enderle took home a top-three finish at the 2025 NCCAA Division One Cross Country Championship. 

The junior completed the race at a 19:19.4 time, placing above all runners from NCAA Division II Malone University. 

In addition to being named an NCCAA All-American, Enderle also took hom the Dr. Ray Bullock award. 

The NCCAA wrote, "For many years, Dr. Ray Bullock dedicated himself to the development of cross country as a sport in general, but also as a ministry within the NCCAA. The NCCAA Hall of Famer (1999) led his teams to over 10 total NCCAA and NAIA national championships and coached dozens of All-Americans. Bullock has impacted the lives of countless student-athletes and coaches through his mentoring and sacrifice."

Enderle reflected on receiving the award, sharing, "It was an honor to receive this award from the NCCAA and this season continues to be proof of a good and faithful God. To be part of an organization that celebrates more than just athletic talents is truly a blessing and I am humbled to have been considered worthy of such an honor."

Alongside Enderle's Friday performance was Freshman Adelyn Rainsberger, who placed 26th out of 54 runners (21:24.3). The future is bright for Rainsberger who finished in the top half of runners in her first season in Bethel blue. 

Pilot fans can look forward to cheering on Anna Enderle as she heads to Tallahassee, Fla. for the NAIA National Championship on Friday, Nov. 21. The junior qualified for nationals after she claimed 15th place at the Crossroads League Championship. 

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