Victoria, BC – The University of Victoria won both men's title and women's title at the 2025 Canada West Cross Country Championships, Oct. 25 at Royal Roads University, hosted by the University of Victoria.
The Vikes completed the team title sweep as they were crowned champions in both the men's and women's divisions. This is the Vikes' time winning both team titles in the same year since the 2012-13 season. The women's team defended their Canada West title, claiming their 23
rd win in program history. The men's team claimed their 16
th Canada West team title, first since the 2015-16 season. "We're really proud of our team today. Both teams to win.
We've been working on this for a long time. And yeah, it's really special to do it at home. And they, especially the men, dominated today and really stepped up.
We had several guys who were missing a couple of weeks ago. So, it's great to see the women. I mean, UBC and us are gonna be buying for a podium spot in new sports, so we're just pumped that we got the win today and we get to do it again in two weeks, so get ready to go.", said
Hilary Stellingwerff, University of Victoria Head Coach, when talking about what it means to win both team titles on home soil.
On the men's side,
Jaxon Kuchar dominated as he led from start to finish. Kuchar displayed an impressive motor as he continued to pull away from his competition as the race progressed. This gold medal was Kuchar's first Canada West Championship podium finish.
Ian McAllister joined Kuchar on the podium as he separated from the pack to capture the bronze medal.
On the women's side,
Madelyn Eybergen, bronze medalist at last year's U SPORTS Championships, hung with UBCO's Lauren McNeil for the entirety of the race before McNeil pulled away during the home stretch. Eybergen's silver medal is her best finish at the Canada West Championships and helped propel the Vikes to their second women's team title in a row.
The U SPORTS cross country season will come to a close as racers meet Nov. 8 at the University of Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, QC.
Men's Standings
1. University of Victoria – 40 Pts
2. University of Regina – 65 Pts
3. University of British Columbia – 83 Pts
Women's Standings
1. University of Victoria – 37 Pts
2. University of British Columbia – 54 Pts
3. UBC Okanagan – 71 Pts
Individual Standings
Men's
1.
Jaxon Kuchar, Victoria – 25:25.2
2. Maximilien Filion, UBC – 25:42.0
3.
Ian McAllister, Victoria – 25:56.5
4. Anthony Antaya, Saskatchewan – 26:06.6
5. Ian Teichler, Regina – 26:13.0
Women's
1. Lauren McNeil, UBC Okanagan – 27:44.0
2.
Madelyn Eybergen, Victoria – 27:52.2
3. Mackenzie Campbell, UBC – 29:35.8
4.
Erin Owens, Victoria – 29:42.8
5. Olivia Cooper, Alberta – 29:47.4
2025 Canada West Award Winners
Men's Team Coach of the Year:
Hilary Stellingwerff, Victoria
Women's Team Coach of the Year:
Hilary Stellingwerff, Victoria
Rookie of the Year, Male Competition:
Henry Bristol, Victoria
Rookie of the Year, Female Competition: Jenna Conrad, Calgary
Student-Athlete Community Service Award, Male Competition: Alexander Webster, Saskatchewan
Student-Athlete Community Service Award, Female Competition: Attleigh Maloney, Saskatchewan
Athlete of the Year, Male Competition:
Jaxon Kuchar, Victoria
Athlete of the Year, Female Competition: Lauren McNeil, UBCO
Men's Champion (P.S. Warren Trophy): Victoria Vikes
Women's Champion (Harold Wright Trophy): Victoria Vikes
2025 Canada West All-Stars
Men's First Team
Men's Second Team
- Brett MacLean, Regina
- Owen Lloyd, UBCO
- Ethan Meyer, Calgary
- Alec Teichler, Regina
- Max Cook, Calgary
- Nico Stockwell, Victoria
- Adonia Downes, Regina
Women's First Team
Women's Second Team
- Ella Lane, Victoria
- Sarah MacGillivray, UBC
- Sophie Hamilton, UBCO
- Tori Bouck, UBCO
- Natalie Boston, Alberta
- Elysse Fleming, UBC
- Abby Ylipahkala, UBC
2025 Canada West All-Rookie Team
Men's
Women's
- Jenna Conrad, Calgary
- Mazy McFarling, UBC
- Maraid Johnson, UBCO
- Clare Goodison, UBC
- Ella Ballard, Victoria
