Cross Country Continues to Prepare for Conference in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI The Judson University Cross Country team participated in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge in Grand Rapids (hosted by Aquinas) on Saturday. The women's team finished 13th of 26 teams in the women's "white" race, while the men finished 17th of 30 teams in the men's "white" race.
For the men, their total time was 2:20:34.70 for their top five runners. Kyle Braund (27:02.60, 25th overall) and Dylan Bledsoe (27:35.80, 52nd) both made good moves in the second half of the race. Chase Ashcraft (28:51.30, 143rd) and Nate Coleman (29:21.50) set personal bests.
On the women's side, the Eagles' total time was 1:44:21.80. Kasey Moreno finished sixth overall with a total time of 19:32.50. Head Coach Cam Knudsen noted that Moreno's confidence and ability to keep up with the race leaders made it a very successful day for the senior.
McKinze Kearfott (21:52.80) set a personal best as she finished 117th overall.
"Both teams competed well in some big fields," said Knudsen. "It is always good to get big race experience on a solid course. We are looking forward to competing at the conference championship."
The conference championship race will occur on Saturday, November 5, in Joliet.