SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota State duo of Carson Noecker and Leah Hisken were named the season’s first TicketSmarter Summit League Cross Country Peak Performers of the Week after guiding the Jackrabbits to a team title and a runner-up finish at the Augustana Twilight.
 
In his debut in the blue and gold, Noecker won the Augustana Twilight a full 10 seconds in front of the second-place runner. In the four-mile race, he crossed the finish line in a time of 18:55.99. His victory helped the Jackrabbits secure the team title in a 32-team field.
 
Hisken led a pack of five Jackrabbits that finished in the top 20 at the Augustana Twilight. She took third place overall with a 5K time of 17:32.94, just .88 seconds behind second place. Her efforts helped guide SDSU to a second-place team finish in a 29-team field.

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Carson Noecker, South Dakota State
Fr | Hartington, Neb.

• Collected his first career weekly honor
• Won the four-mile race at the Augustana Twilight with a time of 18:55.99
• Guided SDSU to a team title

Also nominated: Luke Labatte (North Dakota), Andrew Smithwick (Oral Roberts), Carson Lauterbach (South Dakota)
 
Leah (Hansen) Hisken, South Dakota State
Sr | Willmar, Minn.

• Earned her sixth career weekly accolade
• Took third overall at the Augustana Twilight with a 5K time of 17:32.94
• Led a pack of five Jacks to help SDSU to a runner-up overall team finish

Also nominated: Eliana Malnorie (North Dakota), Avery Mazzei (Oral Roberts), Madison Brouwer (South Dakota)
 
2023 Cross Country Peak Performers of the Week
Sept. 5
M: Carson Noecker, South Dakota State
W: Leah (Hansen) Hisken, South Dakota State