TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- Anna Enderle of the Bethel Women's Cross Country Team concluded the 2025 Season on Friday at the NAIA Cross Country National Championship. 

Enderle earned a bid to the national event following her performance at the Crossroads League Championship on Fri, Nov. 7. Enderle placed 15th in a field of 121 athletes. 

In Friday's showing, the junior from Oak Lawn, Ill. finished the 6k event with a time of 22:47.5 (87th place). She shared, "To finish my season at NAIA's was an answered prayer...it was such a fun race to be a part of and I am grateful for the opportunity to compete with the best in the nation!"

Enderle finished in the top 27% of the field, amidst the 331 competitors who scored. 

Head Coach Ryan Sommers wrote, "Great race for her first NAIA national meet. Anna raced smart and moved up well in a very tough field. Awesome conclusion to the season."

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