Ippel, who hails from St. Joseph, Michigan, won the individual title at the 2023 NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in 17:56.6. She was undefeated in six races this year in also winning the Region 12 Cross Country Championships, Marian Ancilla Chargers Invitational, Skippers Invitational, Raider Invitational and Olivet College Comet Open.