Women's XC Finish 3rd in Season Opener
MASON CITY, Iowa- The Women's Cross-Country team opened their season placing 3rd while competing at the Trent Smith Invitational hosted by the NIACC Trojans. The course was a one lap, mainly flat, with a 180 turn – 5k.
Marissa O'Connor (FR/Murietta, CA), Miracle Tucker (FR, Montevideo, MN), and Kayla Avila (FR, El Paso, TX) recorded their first ever collegiate race. Gemma Jasso (SR/ Edinburg, TX) and Danielle Wood (JR/Howard Lake, MN) both recorded their fastest opening 5k in their career.
"Our ladies looked great today. We took a tactical approach to the first half of the race which kept the ladies under control. We have a young team and I am excited for what is to come this season"- Janna Langrell (Director of Cross Country and Track & Field)
Individual Times
Marissa O'Connor 21:39.77
Danielle Wood 21:47.31
Miracle Tucker 21:57.07
Kayla Avila 26:02.20
Gemma Jasso 27:09.15
The Women's Cross-Country team will continue the season on September 30th at the Dan Huston Invite.