CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Yellow Jacket men's cross country Head Coach Paul Orchard announces that the 2026 incoming class features ten student-athletes.
 
Orchard enters his 24th season leading the men's cross country program and his 34th campaign at the University overall.
 
The Jackets begin their schedule on September 18 when they host the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Classic at the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course.
 
2026 Cedarville University Men's Cross Country Newcomers:
 

Owen Hershner – Mt. Gilead, OH PR's – 1600 (4:28), 3200 (9:45)   Kalvin Kytta – Chassell, MI (Transfer from Michigan Tech) PR's – 1600 (4:28), 3200 (9:48), 3K Steeplechase (10:03)   Tony Orsello – Oakwood, OH PR's – 1600 (4:35), 3200 (9:43)   Eric Schill – Normal, IL PR's – 1600 (4:36), 3200 (9:49)   Nathan Sommers – Hamilton, OH PR – 3200 (9:45)

Will Sten – Cincinnati, OH PR's – 1600 (4:31), 3200 (9:37)   Jackson Varner – Apple Creek, OH PR's – 1600 (4:25), 3200 (9:21), XC 5K (15:39)   Jaydon Varner – Apple Creek, OH PR's – 1600 (4:37), 3200 (9:38), XC 5K (16:13)   Caleb Willard – Lowell, MI PR's – 800 (1:57), 1600 (4:18), 3200 (9:38)   Micah Zaugg – Winona Lake, IN PR's – 1600 (4:41) 3200 (10:04), 5K (15:53)