Last year, Kaitlyn Mooney broke onto the collegiate cross-country scene with flair. On Nov. 17, the Coast Guard Academy sophomore again proved she’s one of the best runners in NCAA Division III.

After leading for much of the 6K race during the NCAA Division III National Championships, held at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Mooney ultimately dropped back from the front position and finished fourth overall for a second straight season, earning All-America honors once again.

Mooney cruised out to the front of the pack early, pushing a nearly six-second lead over Allegheny University’s Emily…