SMC Pioneers Race at SWU Invite
Central, S.C. – SMC Pioneer Men and Women's team competed in the SWU Invitational Friday evening in Central, S.C.. The race event hosted nine college teams in attendence. Despite a week long threat of Hurricane Florence's impact to S.C., the weather ended up being great at race time. Freshman Kristen Owens lead the SMC Pioneer Women's Team with a posted time of 22:35 which gave her a 14th place finish of 56 participants. Freshman Madison Chesney and Morgan Kitts were able to hang close by Kristen for a solid finish. Both finished the race with a time of 22:58 and 22.59, respectively.
On the men's side, freshman Logan Easterlin once again paved the course for the mens team finishing 6th place overall. Armando Cervantes followed Logan's lead with a time of 24:02 on the 4 mile course placing him 16th overall. Shawn Hamilton and Trey Switzer both had a solid finishes.
Meet Information
SWU Invitational
Men's 4 Mile and Women's 5K
SWU Campus
September 14, 2018
Men's Results
Pioneer Highlights
- Kristen Ownes, Morgan Kitts, and Madison Chesney finished in the top 20 overall.
- Logan Easterlin places 6th overall. Armando Cervantes posted a solid performance with a time of 24:02.
Post-meet Thoughts
"This was a pretty tough course today and it was our first time ever running it. On the womens side, we played it a little too soft today through the first mile." says Ken Roach. "We had enegy in our tank through the finish which was a great sign. It boost well for us as they continue to gain collegiate race experience." With the men's team, "Things looked good on the front end of the race." Ken Roach continues. "We had good performances and also had strong finishes. Its just a matter of some of the guys trusting in their abilities. I am very please with the race and know the direction is solid moving forward."
Looking Ahead
Cross Country will have a short travel to the Upstate Invitational Spartanburg, SC on Sept 29th.
