It was a successful day on the course as the Bob Jones University women's cross country team finished 4th overall at today's 6k race at the Roanoke XC Invitational in Salem, Virginia.
"I am very proud of the women's team finish this evening," said Head Coach Ken Roach. "It was our first 6K for us for the season, but we still came in fourth place with the 3rd best team time in program history. From our top to bottom overall finishers, this was our best race by far. I am so proud of the team and can't wait to get to the next race"
Finishing 23rd overall and first for the Bruins women's cross country team was Joy Hast. She crossed the line at 24:06.2, a massive 6k personal best for the sophomore. Also finishing with PR's were Joanna Lain and Sarah Alferink who finished second and third for the Bruins. Margaret Snyder raced to the finish line to finish in the fourth scoring position. Rounding out the top-five for the Bruins was Liesl Heinz who ran to a 3 second personal best of 25:26.7.
Also recording personal bests today were Lydia Flynn, Hannah Cathey as well as Lauren Jones, Elizabeth Farley, and Emma Landry who completed their first collegiate 6k. The Bruins finished fourth overall today out of 15 teams.
At today's 6k race in Salem, Virginia, the Bruins competed against schools such as Radford University, Averett University, Southern Virginia, and the host school Roanoke College. All together there were 20 schools represented in the women's race
The full results from the women's 6k race can be found
here.
Up next, the Bruins are back home where they will host their final regular season meet on October 29.
