2025 Cross Country Roster
Kate Loescher
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-9
- Hometown:
- Stafford, Va.
- Prev School:
- Colonial Forge High School
TFRRS Profile
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
One thing that really stood out to me was how welcoming the team and coaches were! I also wanted to go to a school where I could strengthen my faith while still competing at a high level. Liberty seemed like the perfect combination of both!
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pre-race: Look for trash cans near the finish line. Post-race: Throw up in the trash cans near the finish line.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the state cross country championship my senior year. It was a goal of mine for years, and to finally get the win was really special!
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My parents both ran Track and XC at Cedarville University, and my sister ran Track and XC at Hillsdale College!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, and a cat named Keven.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Ingen Gjor Det Bedre” by The Ingebritz
Prep
- Graduated from Colonial Forge High School
- Two-time Virginia Class 6 state champion (2024 outdoor 3,200, 2024 cross country)
- Three-time Virginia Class 6 state runner-up (2023 cross country, 2025 indoor 1,600, 2025 outdoor 3,200)
- Placed 28th at the Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships as a senior
- Set school records in the 800 (2:12.84), 1,000 (2:55.11), 1,600 (4:44.33) and 3,200 (10:17.87)
- Daughter of Ken and Kristen Loescher
- Parents both ran track and cross country at Cedarville
- Sister Kayla ran track and cross country at Hillsdale
- Birthday is May 4
- Undecided on a major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
One thing that really stood out to me was how welcoming the team and coaches were! I also wanted to go to a school where I could strengthen my faith while still competing at a high level. Liberty seemed like the perfect combination of both!
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pre-race: Look for trash cans near the finish line. Post-race: Throw up in the trash cans near the finish line.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the state cross country championship my senior year. It was a goal of mine for years, and to finally get the win was really special!
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My parents both ran Track and XC at Cedarville University, and my sister ran Track and XC at Hillsdale College!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, and a cat named Keven.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Ingen Gjor Det Bedre” by The Ingebritz
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