https://www.region4sports.com en-us https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260113ogdxiv The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a seven-member induction Class of 2026. The group includes four student-athletes and three lifetime achievement recipients that all excelled during their time competing in or representing Region 4. The inductees represent six different Region 4 schools, including two inductees from Oakton College and one each from Waubonsee Community College, South Suburban College, Madison College, Harry S. Truman College, and Harper College. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260113ogdxiv https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251212nsppxl FORT DODGE, IOWA - If you looked hard enough through the collected and falling snow, you would have noticed the 2025 NJCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Championship was a three-horse race made up solely of teams from Region 4. In the end, Harper College outran defending national champion College of DuPage and third place Joliet Junior College to claim the program's tenth championship since 2011. The Hawks finished with 55 points, while the Chaparrals had 68 points and the Wolves posted 87 points. The three teams also combined to place eight runners on the NJCAA All-American Team. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251212nsppxl https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209ky98i9 The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of all-region team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2024 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209ky98i9 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209pi5w6y The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2025 fall sports season, and 41 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes eight from men's cross country, seven in women's cross country, four in men's soccer and women's volleyball, and three from women's soccer, as well as 15 College of DuPage football players. There are 11 first team recipients, 16 second team honorees, four third team selections, and ten honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209pi5w6y https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251204paj58r GLEN ELLYN, ILL. - Two teams returned to the top of the podium at the 2025 Region 4 Divisions II & III Men's Cross Country Championships as Moraine Valley Community College earned its first title in eight years and Harper College returned to the top after a one-year hiatus. The Cyclones third championship came by a 33-point margin over Waubonsee Community College, while the Hawks' 18th title overall was a ten-point victory over Joliet Junior College. Charles Link of Sauk Valley Community College earned Region 4 Division II Athlete of the Year, while Nathan Ciarlette of JJC took top honors in Division III. Dimitri Dimizas from MVCC and Jim Macnider of Harper were awarded Region 4 Coach of the Year accolades. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251204paj58r https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251031pfjybk Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA has announced five honorees to be inducted into the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Three coaches and two student-athletes have been selected to join the 2025 class. Read below for more on David Barney, Faith Linga Chepengat, James Macnider, Patrick Savage, and AG Bradford. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251031pfjybk https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241206nr25zo The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2024-25 fall sports season, and 47 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 12 from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, four from women's cross country, and three from men's and women's soccer, as well as 20 College of DuPage football players. There are 17 first team recipients, 18 second team honorees, three third team selections, and eight honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241206nr25zo https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241203jjdxbh RICHMOND, VIR. - Region 4 once again made no doubt that when it comes to Division III men's cross country, it holds the top programs in the nation. The College of DuPage claimed the NJCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Championship for the second time in three years, edging out region rivals Harper College and Joliet Junior College to give the region its 12th national title in the last 14 years. First year runner Nathan Ciarlette became the second individual champion for JJC and led a pack of 11 region runners to finish in the top 15. The NJCAA Division II Men's Cross Country Championships saw Sauk Valley Community College come away with the top finish by a Region 4 program, placing 16th. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241203jjdxbh https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241119jsrrqq The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of all-region team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2024 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241119jsrrqq https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241101oykfcp LOCKPORT, ILL. - When the dust settled at the 2024 NJCAA Region 4 Men's Cross Country Championships, Sauk Valley Community College and the College of DuPage had successfully run through the finish line to claim championship titles in Divisions II and III, respectively. The Skyhawks ended a three-year run of success by Carl Sandburg en route to their first Region 4 title after finishing runner-up last year, while the Chaparrals won their third crown in the last four years. Waubonsee Community College freshman David Valkanov and COD's Kevin Diederich were the Region 4 Runners of the Year after taking home individual titles. Nick Hartz of SVCC and Mallory Dominguez of DuPage are the Region 4 Coach of the Year recipients. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2024-25/releases/20241101oykfcp https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240116hlwsbp The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a nine-member induction Class of 2024. The group includes six student-athletes and three coaches that excelled during their time competing in Region 4. The inductees represent six different Region 4 schools, including two inductees each for the College of DuPage, Oakton College, and Rock Valley College. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240116hlwsbp https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128pireid The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2023-24 fall sports season, and 18 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, three from women's cross country and women's soccer, and one from men's soccer. There are eight first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and three honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent eight Region 4 institutions. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128pireid https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231129nok1ix HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - Runners from Region 4 were all over John Hunt Park for the 2023 NJCAA Men's Cross Country Championships, and the region absolutely dominated in the Division III race. Harper College claimed the school's ninth national title with region foes College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College also in the top-four. In all, 34 runners from Region 4 competed in the Division III and Division II races. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231129nok1ix https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128p2ocg1 The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2023 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128p2ocg1 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231127j3zdb8 GENEVA, ILL. - One run of dominance continued while another reclaimed its place after a three-year hiatus as Carl Sandburg College and Harper College raced to the 2023 NJCAA Region 4 Division II & III Men's Cross Country Championships, respectively, on Saturday, October 28 at the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course. The Chargers earned their third consecutive Region 4 crown with a six-point victory over runner-up Sauk Valley Community College, while Harper College sprinted to its first title since seeing a long run of success halted after the 2019 season. Sophomore Allan Kipruto of CSC and freshman Kevin Diederich of College of DuPage were the Region 4 Runners of the Year after taking home individual titles. Carl Sandburg College's Rodney Blue and Harper College's Jim Macnider earned Region 4 Coach of the Year accolades. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2023-24/releases/20231127j3zdb8 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230117o1zzqv The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a 12-member induction Class of 2023. The group includes four student-athletes, two coaches, one student-athlete & coach, one administrator, one administrator & coach, two lifetime achievement honorees, and one national championship team that excelled during their time competing in Region 4. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230117o1zzqv https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221202i3he74 The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2022-23 fall sports season, and 25 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country and women's volleyball, five in women's cross country and women's soccer, and three from men's soccer. There are 12 first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and six honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221202i3he74 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221122i1657u The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2022 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221122i1657u https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2022-23/releases/20221118ng791q KENOSHA, WISC., MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA., & TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - In a repeat of the 2021 meet, Carl Sandburg College and the College of DuPage repeated as 2022 NJCAA Region 4 Men's Cross Country Division II and Division III champions, respectively. The Chargers earned 50 points to best runner-up Moraine Valley Community College and two other teams in the Division II race, while the Chaparrals finished with 45 points to top Joliet Junior College and Harper College. Sophomore Calton Kibet of Carl Sandburg College successfully defended his individual title from his freshman season with a time of 5:15.3 to earn the Region 4 Division II Athlete of the Year, and first year runner Nicholas Keeling's time of 5:16.1 put him atop the medal stand as the Region 4 Division III Athlete of the Year. Rodney Blue of Carl Sandburg College and Robert Cervenka of the College of DuPage were each honored as the Region 4 Coach of the Year. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2022-23/releases/20221118ng791q https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214jpsscb The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2021 fall sports season, and 28 student-athletes representing NJCAA Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from women's soccer, women's volleyball, and women's cross county, four from men's cross country, and three from the men's soccer and women's tennis. There are 14 First Team All-Americans, 12 second team honorees, and three honorable mention accolades. The student-athletes represent 13 different Region 4 schools. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214jpsscb https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214hltwzp The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2021 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player of the Year honors. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214hltwzp https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211118nl5rqz MALTA, ILL. - There was little doubt who the top runners and teams were at the 2021 Region 4 Division II & III Men's Cross Country Championship on October 30. When the final scores were tallied, Carl Sandburg College claimed the Division II title and the College of DuPage took home the Division III hardware. Individually, the Chargers' Calton Kibet and Joliet Junior College's Hunter Phillips earned Runner of the Year accolades as the first place finishers. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211118nl5rqz https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201119jbv100 The Joliet Junior College cross country teams made history at the National Junior College Athletic Association's Division III National Championship Meet in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Nov. 14.  Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201119jbv100 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20191115nlsjmi GALESBURG, ILL - A fresh face and an old reliable came away as the top teams at the 2019 Region IV Divisions I & III Men's Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 26 at Carl Sandburg College. In its first year as a competitive program, Bryant & Stratton College took the DI crown with a 77-point day, besting second place Morton College with 94 points. In DIII, perennial power Harper College secured yet another title with 19 points, finishing 17 points ahead of Joliet Junior College. Waubonsee Community College sophomore Jordan VanBarriger took Runner of the Year accolades in Division I after crossing the finish line first with a time of 26.41.8, while sophomore Jacob Melgosa made sure he didn't finish runner-up for a second straight year by posting a time of 27:55.4 to best his own teammate by ten second en route to DIII Runner of Year honors. With their team victories, Casey Green of Bryant & Stratton College and Jim Macnider of Harper College were each named Region IV Coach of the Year. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20191115nlsjmi https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20191003nqgido The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has named Harper College's Jacob Melgosa as the Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for September 23-29 (Week 5). The award is the first such honor for Melgosa, and the first this season for the Hawks. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20191003nqgido https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20190919lswxay The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has selected Waubonsee Community College's Jordan VanBarriger as the Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for September 9-15 (Week 3). The award, which the NJCAA began this season, is the first for VanBarriger, and the first for the Chiefs. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2019-20/releases/20190919lswxay https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20181109lo9dvv WESTFIELD, MASS. - The Fall of 2018 proved to be another banner year for Harper College cross country, which swept the NJCAA Division III Men's and Women's Cross Country National Championships for the third straight year at Stanley Park. The Hawks took the men's title for the eighth consecutive season with 38 points to win by 45 points over Sandhills Community College (NC), while the women's third crowning achievement also finished with 38 points to best Oxford Emory College (GA) by 51 points. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20181109lo9dvv https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20181107isfzig GRAYSLAKE, ILL. - Harper College and Waubonsee Community College finished as the 2018 NJCAA Region IV Men's Cross Country Champions with the top point totals on Saturday, October 27 at the College of Lake County. The Hawks nearly swept the top eight spots in accumulating 16 points, while second place Joliet Junior College had 47 points in the Division III race. The DI race went to the Chiefs with a team total of 49 points, followed by the host Lancers with 58 points. The Region IV Runners of the Year went to Michael Sisko of Harper College after the sophomore beat teammate Jacob Melgosa by ten seconds at 27:32.60 in DIII, and Jonathan Fernandez of Malcolm X College after finishing in 26:03.60 to break the DI tape 13 seconds ahead Jeremy Wallace from the College of Lake County. With their team titles, Jim Macnider of Harper College and Trevor Howard of WCC were named Region IV Coaches of the Year. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20181107isfzig https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20180917nd3tzh The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has selected Harper College's Toney Espinoza and Sauk Valley Community College's Haley Weidner as the NJCAA Division III Men's and Women's Athletes of the Week for the week of September 10. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20180917nd3tzh https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2017-18/releases/20171129jw67vq PALATINE, IL - The 2016 National Champion men and women cross country teams traveled to Westfield, MA for the NJCAA National Meet and both teams returned as repeat champions. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/mxc/2017-18/releases/20171129jw67vq