ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.- The Chowan Women's Cross Country team opened their 2019 season at the North Carolina Wesleyan Classic on Saturday morning.

THE BASICS
FINAL | 10^th Place-228

LOCATION | Rocky Mount, N.C.

COMPLETE RESULTS HERE

HOW IT HAPPENED
After earning 76 points as a team, Meredith College won the meet title. North Carolina Wesleyan took home second for the women after recording 93 points, while Mary Baldwin University secured a third place finish after collecting 102 points as a team.

Barton's Isabel Reed won individuals after crossing the line in 24:51.4.

Leading the Hawks was Lela Knight who was short just four seconds from a 10^th place finish. Knight clocked a time of 27:43.6 in the 6k for Chowan.

Elizabeth Stokes ran a 6k personal best after posting a 32:22.6 in competition. Stokes averaged a 8:41.0 to finish in 34^th overall.

Also competing for the Hawks was Keyera Wilkerson, Eryka Harrison, and Ravine Billy. Wilkerson ran a 41:18.6, Harrison timed a 48:50.6 while Billy crossed the line in 48:50.7 on Saturday.

UP NEXT
Chowan will travel to Due West, S.C. on September 28^th to make an appearance in the Erskine Flying Fleet.