The Archers competed in their final meet before Nationals this past Thursday at the Red/White Open hosted by North Central College. Washington University took first as a team with 21 points, North Central was second (40 points), and MBI came in third (85 points).
Sophomore Kassidy Kleinheksel came in first for the Archers, covering the 3-mile course in 20:31—13 seconds faster than last year—followed closely by Freshman Katie Morden in 20:53. Junior Rebekah Berni led the next close-knit pack in 21:27—39 seconds faster than her time last year—followed by Felicity Severs (21:30), Judy Jang (21:35), Rebekah Freund (21:41), and neck-to-neck finish by Natalie Lange and Cora Muller (22:09).
Head Coach Troy Fichter
"I was pleased with the effort and times of the ladies! It seems like they are ready to peak next week at Nationals."
The Lady Archers will finish their season on November 15th at the NCCAA Division II Nationals event hosted by Grace College and Bethel University. The ladies' race starts at 9:45 a.m. (EST) at the Warsaw Community High School Cross Country Course in Warsaw, IN.