Five student-athletes from The University of Scranton cross country programs have earned All-Landmark Conference honors following standout performances at the 2026 Landmark Conference Championships held Saturday in Lock Haven, Pa.
Senior Kyrianna Nemitz led the way, earning Performer of the Year and First Team All-Conference after winning the individual championship in 21:39.1. Nemitz was the Rookie of the Year in 2023, making this her second major Landmark award. The last Royal to receive Performer of the Year Honors was Jessie Hoffman in 2022.
Freshman Aislinn Fennell earned All-Conference Second Team in her championship debut, crossing the line in 22:49.0 to take tenth. Sophomore Kaitlyn Stibritz was named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention team after a 16th-place finish with a time of 23:26.4.
On the men's side, junior Brayden Clarke earned all-conference honors for the third year in a row, with back-to-back First Team All-Landmark honors. Clarke finished fifth overall with a time of 25:07.1 to pace the Royals.
Sophomore Luke O'Brien earned his first All-Conference honors, finishing 17th in 26:14.1 to be named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention team.
Both the men's and women's teams will now turn their focus to the NCAA Division III Mid-East Regional Championships, set for Saturday, Nov. 14, in Lock Haven, Pa.
