Lilly Alberts, Harper (Ill.): 2023 NJCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country National Athlete of the Year

Alberts, who hails from Richmond, Illinois, won the individual title at the 2023 NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in 18:15.8. She was the leading collegian in all seven of her races this year, including wins at the Region 4 Cross Country Championships, Heartland Invitational, Pioneer Gender Equity Invitational, North Central College Invitational and Rock River Invitational.