XC Competes with Tough Competition

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Racing alongside Division I and Division II competition, the Fire cross country teams held their own in the Royals Cross Country Challenge held at McApline Park.

The Fire women finished 16^th overall, second among NAIA teams with a total time of 1:35:13. On the men's side, Southeastern finished 32^nd overall, fifth among NAIA teams with a total time of 2:15:39.

Sophomore Julia Rohm finished with the third fastest time in program history at 18:20, finishing 31^st overall. Following Rohm was senior Macy Peterson with a time of 19:05, placing her 107^th. Right behind her were freshman Liliana Baker and junior Kelsi Ogilvie, with Baker finishing at 19:13 and Ogilvie at 19:15. Freshman Emma McLaughlin finished next for the Fire with a time of 19:19.

For the men, freshman John Perez-Dunn finished first for the Fire with a time of 26:21, good for 146^th place. Sophomore Luke Kathman was the next to finish for Southeastern clocking in at 27:12, placing him 239^th. Freshman Stephen Ward was just behind Kathman, placing 254^th with a time of 27:17. Sophomore Christopher Pinedo and junior Jordan Gonzalez finished 262^nd and 264^th, with Pinedo finishing at 27:22 and Gonzalez at 27:24.

The two squads will next race on October 26^th when they compete in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge.