Men’s Cross Country places fifth at Winthrop Invite

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Mars Hill finished fifth at the 2011 Winthrop Invitational. The 8K event was held on Saturday afternoon.

Alex Griggs, who ran unattached, placed 16th overall in a time of 26:34. Eric Blackburn was first on the team and finished 24th with a time of 26:49.

Kit Powell finished 25th overall in 26:50. Maurice Riden rounded out the top three for the Lions, placing 30th overall with a time of 27:10.

Winthrop placed first among all teams. The Eagles had three of the top four overall individual finishers.

Mars Hill races at the Louisville Classic on October 1. The meet begins at 8 a.m.