Siloam Springs, Ark. – The Friends University Falcon Cross Country teams each posted a sixth-place result at today's (Oct. 10) JBU Golden Eagle Invitational at Pollard's Field in Siloam Springs, Ark.
John Brown University and Rogers State University finished first and second in both the men's and women's team, respectively.
Leading the way in fourth place for the Falcon Men was Joaquin Miranda with a 25:26.03 run in the 8K event. Gavin Hickert (26:33.49) was next in 26th for Friends, followed by Brody Whitaker (26:46.61) close behind in 30th. Junior Xavi Rafart ran a PR of 27:09.77 to finish 35th and Joshua Glover (27:46.33) came in 49th to conclude the top five runners for the Falcons.
For the Falcon Women, it was junior Hannah Cribley leading the way with a PR of 24:11.39 to wind up 18th overall in the 6K run. Rose Buck (24:25.35) was right behind in 24th, with Lexi Patterson (24:42.34) coming in 33rd. Lydia Walden (25:18.49) was 41st and Anabela Perez-Silva (25:36.93) finished 47th to round out the Women's Falcons top five runners.
The Falcon Cross Country programs will next compete at the Blazing Tiger Invite in Ashland, Neb. in two weeks (Oct. 24).
