KENOSHA, Wis. – On an overcast but calm morning at the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course, the Chico State men's cross country team capped its season with a 15th-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships. The Wildcats, making their 26th consecutive appearance and 31st overall at the national meet, posted a team score of 431 in a deep 10k field.
Junior Mario Giannini led the Wildcats for the third straight NCAA Championships, placing 51st overall in 31:01.1. He was followed closely by senior Jesus Villarreal in 62nd (31:13.5), junior Matthew Gordon in 78th (31:29.1), junior Damian Garcia in 95th (31:48.6), and freshman Jackson Stream, who rounded out the scoring five in 145th place (32:21.2).
Sophomore Sergio Cuartas III (166th) and senior Travis Selby (169th) also competed, helping the team secure its 26th consecutive top-15 national finish.
Chico State Finishers – NCAA Championships (Men's 10k)
| Place |
Athlete |
Year |
Time |
| 51st |
Mario Giannini |
JR |
31:01.1 |
| 62nd |
Jesus Villarreal |
SR |
31:13.5 |
| 78th |
Matthew Gordon |
JR |
31:29.1 |
| 95th |
Damian Garcia |
JR |
31:48.6 |
| 145th |
Jackson Stream |
FR |
32:21.2 |
| 166th |
Sergio Cuartas III |
SO |
32:22.0 |
| 169th |
Travis Selby |
SR |
32:36.9 |
Team Summary
- Team Finish: 15th of 34
- Team Score: 431
- Total Time (Top 5): 2:37:53.5
- Average Time: 31:34.7
