The Men's Cross Country team competed in their final meet before Nationals this past Thursday at the Red/White Open Invite hosted by North Central College. Washington University took first as a team with 15 points, while Moody Bible Institute was second with 50 points.
Junior Kevin Drake was first for the Archers, covering the 3-mile course in 17:06, followed by
Freshman Will Hartke (17:21), Junior Nate Brant (17:25), Sophomores Josiah Berni and David Kettel ran neck-to-neck to finish in 17:27.
Head Coach Troy Fichter: "The guys ran well at the meet, and I feel they are ready for Nationals next week!
The Archers will finish their season on November 15th at the NCCAA Division II National Championship hosted by Grace College and Bethel University. The men's race starts at 11:30 am (EST) at the Warsaw Community High School Cross Country Course in Warsaw, IN.