MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. -The Chowan Men's and Women's Cross Country team kicked off their 2018 season at the Mount Olive Twilight on Friday evening finish in fourth on both sides.
THE BASICS
Final | Men-Fourth Place, Women-Fourth Place
Location | Mount Olive, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
For the Men:
Jalen Thomas led the Hawks with a time of 32:47.5 for his season opener and a 28th overall finish. Thomas fought the mud averaging a 6:35.9 minute mile.
Teammate
Kevin Taylor finished close behind with a 32:56.3 8k, averaging a 6:37.6 minute mile.
George Kattan crossed the finish line in 35:30.6, while
Traceton Robinson posted a 44:56.4 course time to finish 33rd overall.
Brendon Sellars rounded out the scoring for the Blue and White with a 47:25.1 season opener.
For the Women:
Lela Knight conquered the weather with a time of 27:21.2, 6k, for a career best. Knight finished in the top 20 averaging a 7:20.0 minute mile.
Elizabeth Stokes finished 27th overall for the Blue and White with a 33:46.9 finish.
Deja King also competed for Chowan posting a time of 36:08.4 while
Genesis Oliver finished 30th overall after recording a time of 37:33.9.
Maresa Caceres rounded out the scoring for the Hawks with a time of 39:06.7.
Complete Results Here
UP NEXT
The Hawks will travel to Petersburg, Va. on Friday, September 7 to compete in the VSU Fall Opener.
