Batesville, AR – Both the Lyon College men's and women's cross country teams claimed first place at their home invitational, finishing atop the competition. The women's team secured the overall victory with 22 points, while the men's team followed suit with 27 points to give the Scots a strong showing on their home course.
Brooklynn Collins led the Scots, crossing the finish line in first place with a time of 20:39.8.
Madison DeRoussel followed in second with a time of 21:46.7.
Briley Brown placed fourth overall, finishing in 22:48.6.
Anna Vaverka secured sixth place with a time of 25:59.7, while
Lana Ballard rounded out the top 10, finishing ninth with a time of 27:20.1.
Elijah Benton led the Scots, crossing the finish line in first place with a time of 16:46.5. Taegon Williamson followed in fourth with a time of 18:10.6, while Colin Orvin finished fifth in 18:22.2.
Koby Hudson secured seventh place with a time of 19:15.3, and
Daniel Thomas rounded out the top 10, finishing in 20:09.3.
Thomas Pluhar placed 11th, while
Frederick Wright finished 15th to complete the Scots' strong team performance.
Results for the Scots
Women's 5k results
1.
Brooklynn Collins – 20:39.0
2.
Madison DeRoussel – 22:32.9
4.
Briley Brown – 22:48.6
6.
Anna Vaverka – 25:59.7
9.
Lana Ballard – 27:20.1
Men's 5k results
1.
Elijah Benton – 16:46.5
4.
Tageon Williamson – 18:10.6
5.
Collin Orvin – 18:22.2
7.
Koby Hudson – 19:15.3
10.
Daniel Thomas – 20:09.3
11.
Thomas Pluhar – 20:50.4
15.
Frederick Wright – 22:35.0
