Teichler wins individual title at Dakota Classic

Cougar men boast three of top five runners; finish second in team standings

9/27/2026 10:07:00 PM

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Ian Teichler took the individual title and the University of Regina men's cross country team placed second overall at the Dakota Classic, with the Cougars putting three runners among the top five finishers.

TEICHLER TAKES TOP SPOT

Teichler completed the men's eight-kilometre race in a winning time of 26:17, finishing seven seconds ahead of Manitoba's Luc Fillion. Regina's Brett MacLean wasn't far behind, placing third in 26:30, while Alec Teichler gave the Cougars their third top-five result with a fifth-place time of 27:30.
First-year runner William Barnes was Regina's fourth finisher, crossing the line in 13th place with a time of 27:59. Adonias Downes rounded out the Cougars' five scoring runners in 19th place at 28:33. Henry Sharp (24th), Kristian Richards (28th), Rhys Naughton (34th), and Ayden Bradley (36th) also competed for Regina.
The Cougars finished with 38 team points, just three back of Manitoba's winning total of 35. Saskatchewan placed third with 48 points.

OUELLET LEADS COUGAR WOMEN

Sofia Ouellet was Regina's top finisher in the women's eight-kilometre race, placing 11th overall with a time of 32:48. Harper Lebell and Jaida LaFleur finished back-to-back in 15th and 16th with times of 33:48 and 33:50, respectively, while Hampton Lebell placed 28th in 35:49.
Regina did not record a team score in the women's race with only four runners competing. Alberta won the women's team title with 22 points, followed by Saskatchewan with 54 and Manitoba with 62.

NEXT UP

The Cougars will compete next at the Western Canadian Challenge in Vancouver. That race is set for Saturday, Oct. 10.