2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
2026 (Freshman):
UIS Prairie Stars Invitational (5K): 21:18.08, 16th out of 56; collegiate debut
Larry Young Invitational (5K): 20:41.2, 25th out of 98
Brissman-Lundeen Invitational (6K): 25:11.0, 46th out of 165
Brian T. Simpson Invitational (5K): 20:08.6, 32nd out of 99
Personal: Schoenekase is from St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Notre Dame High School, where she competed for the Rebels.
She is the daughter of Susan and Doug Schoenekase and has two siblings, Ryan and Alex. Her grandfather, Daniel Schoenekase, attended Quincy University. Her mother, Susan, competed in swimming at the University of Evansville, while her father, Douglas, played baseball at the University of Evansville.
Schoenekase served as Student Council secretary, was a member of the National Honor Society, was named Oakville Elks Lodge Student of the Year, and received the George Washington Carver Award.
In cross country, Schoenekase was a Missouri state qualifier in 2023 and 2024 and earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 2025.
Away from the course, Schoenekase enjoys hiking, soccer, and spending time with family. Her favorite athlete is Abby Wambach.
