NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD – The South Dakota State women's cross country team placed second at the Briar Cliff Invite as multiple athletes scored personal bests in the 5k held at the Adams Nature Preserve.
SDSU placed six runners in the top 20, led by
Bridget Henne, who placed ninth in 18:52.45. Right behind her was
Jaide Geurts, taking 10
th place in 18:53.32 for a personal best.
Emma Gonzalez also earned herself a PR, finishing 12
th with a time of 18:56.79, while
Harley Fischer clocked a 19:03.83 for 15
th place and a personal best.
Rounding out the top 20 was
Abby Deutsch (18
th, 19:06.18, PR) and
Sierra Watterud (20
th, 19:23.38, PR).
Hannah Nelson came 23
rd in a personal-best 19:35.69,
Hannah Neusch took 30
th with a time of 19:51.50 for a PR and
Nina Dawson crossed the finish line in 20:04.07 for 34
th. Rounding out the Jackrabbit finishers was
Hannah Spoden, who finished 46
th in 21:06.56 for a PR.
Dordt won the meet with 17 points as SDSU placed second in team standings with 44 points. Morningside took third with 86 points, Buena Vista was fourth with 122 points and Mount Marty finished with 146 points. Briar Cliff (170 points) and Peru State (191 points) rounded out the team finishes.
UP NEXT: SDSU cross country resumes for the women on Oct. 14 in Peoria, Illinois for the Bradley Pink Invite while the men compete on Oct. 15 at the Weis-Crockett Invitational in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Start times are set for 3 p.m. and 9 a.m., respectively.
SDSU INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS
9.
Bridget Henne – 18:52.45 [5]
10. Jaide Guerts – 18:53.32 [6]
12.
Emma Gonzalez – 18:56.79 [8]
15.
Harley Fischer – 19:03.83 [11]
18.
Abby Deutsch – 19:06.18 [14]
20.
Sierra Watterud – 19:23.38 (15)
23.
Hannah Nelson – 19:35.69 (17)
30.
Hannah Neusch – 19:51.50
34.
Nina Dawson – 20:04.07
46.
Hannah Spoden – 21:06.56
TEAM FINISHES
1. Dordt – 17 points
2. SDSU – 44 points
3. Morningside – 86 points
4. Buena Vista – 122 points
5. Mount Marty – 146 points
6. Briar Cliff – 170 points
7. Peru State – 191 points
-GoJacks.com-