Lions Compete at App State Invitational
BOONE, N.C. – The Mars Hill women’s cross country team participated in the Covered Bridge Cross Country Meet on Friday, September 02, hosted by Appalachian State.
BOONE, N.C. – The Mars Hill women's cross country team participated in the Covered Bridge Cross Country Meet on Friday, September 02, hosted by Appalachian State. The Lions ran against some of the top Division I schools in the nation, such as Florida, Florida State, and East Carolina in the 5k race.
Sophomore Kaleigh Jackson was the first finisher for the Blue and Gold, crossing the line in a time of 19:57.31 (40th), followed by Rachel Strickland with a mark of 21:43.91 (64th).
Abbey Nichols claimed a 73rd place finish while also setting a new collegiate-best at 22:15.34, smashing her old record by over a minute and a half.
The women's team finished eighth out of team teams. The Lions will be back in action next weekend as they travel to Greenville, S.C. to take part in the Furman Invitational.