Xavier University Athletics
2025 Cross Country Roster

Ryder Kessick
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hudson, Ohio
- High School:
- Hudson
YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
FRESHMAN (2025)
Competed in one event as a freshman... finished 49th (26:34.7) in the 8K at the John McNichols Invitational on Sept. 20
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field… a two-time Suburban League selection in track and field and cross country… named first-team all-region in cross country… was the district champion and regional runner-up in the 3200 meter run… placed seventh at the OHSAA championship in the 3200… won the 2023 and 2024 Suburban League in cross country… 2024 regional champs and district runner-up… helped his team finish sixth in states.
PERSONAL
Son of Chris and Aimme Kessick… father, Chris, played baseball at Purdue... majoring in Exercise Science.
FRESHMAN (2025)
Competed in one event as a freshman... finished 49th (26:34.7) in the 8K at the John McNichols Invitational on Sept. 20
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field… a two-time Suburban League selection in track and field and cross country… named first-team all-region in cross country… was the district champion and regional runner-up in the 3200 meter run… placed seventh at the OHSAA championship in the 3200… won the 2023 and 2024 Suburban League in cross country… 2024 regional champs and district runner-up… helped his team finish sixth in states.
PERSONAL
Son of Chris and Aimme Kessick… father, Chris, played baseball at Purdue... majoring in Exercise Science.
INTERVIEW | Coach Burroughs - 2021 Fall Season Preview
Thursday, September 02
Heidt Family Champions Center Grand Opening (05/01/21)
Thursday, May 13
INTERVIEW - Head Coach Sam Burroughs
Monday, January 04
Anna Kostarellis - Cross Country Feature Story
Monday, December 09


