(Warsaw, IN) - The women's cross country team competed in the NCCAA Cross Country National Championships in Warsaw, Indiana for just the sixth time in school history. The women ran on a challenging course full of hills and muddy terrain. A competitive race left the women with a 10-place overall finish.
As was the case all season long, the team continued great pack running, as the top five finished just 21 seconds apart. Amanda Fogo (Junior; Fowlerville, MI) led the team by finishing in 62 place with a time of 22:25. Michaela Kurth (Sophomore; Ypsilanti, MI) finished right behind in 66 place and in a time of 22:32. Macee Ripke (Sophomore; Napoleon, OH) was the third Cardinal to cross the line in a time of 22:41 for 70 place. The Cardinals' fourth and fifth runners of Grace Finley (Sophomore, Monroe, MI) and Rachael Byers (Sophomore, Plymouth, MI), finished together and earned the same time of 22:46.90. Alison Doerr (Junior; Grand Haven, MI) crossed the finish line in 23:40. She was followed closely by Chloe Gunter (Senior; Monroe, MI) in 23:46. Jenna Oberly finished the day for the Cardinals by crossing the finish line in a time of 24:51.
"This was our goal not only when we started our season at camp this summer but a goal that carried over from last season. I am so proud and happy to see these ladies be able to accomplish this goal. Especially after everything they have been through in the previous eight months. This was a perfect way for the women to end the cross country season and the end of the cross country program. We are not done, though; we still got a lot to accomplish on the track, " said Head Coach Dominic Santina.
The championships end cross country and will let the athletes focus on indoor track and field. You can stay updated with the track and field team at concordiacardinals.com.
