CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In the second race of the season, USC Upstate men's and women's cross-country teams traveled to Charlotte for the Queen City Invite. The men's team placed sixth, and the women finished 10th.
Head Coach
Carson Blackwelder stated, "The men placed sixth with a good showing. Jud Taylor, Cam Moors,
Ian Kelbert, and
Connor Herold ran well for our top guys. Women placed 10th with a good overall team performance. Overall, the team is in a good position early in the season. We look forward to 3 weeks of solid training before our next race."
The men's 8k race was led by
Ian Kelbert, who finished in the top-20 with a time of 25:37.8.
Judson Taylor followed, also finishing in the top-20 with his time of 25:39.3.
Men's Results
17.
Ian Kelbert – 25:37
20.
Judson Taylor – 25:39
39.
Eric Perry – 26:31 (PR)
45.
Nick Brooks – 26:38
47.
Cameron Moors – 25:41 (PR)
56.
Connor Herold – 25:53 (PR)
71.
Sam Shimanskiy – 26:10
74.
Mason Parish – 27:39
85.
Elias Harrison – 28:21
107.
Josh Gillis – 26:47 (PR)
174.
Jordan Shelton – 28:29 (PR)
211.
Landen Barron – 30:14
Jordan Thornton once again led the way for the women's team, posting a sub-20-minute time of 18:07.9, a new personal best. Finishing behind Thornton was
Sophia Outhous, who also posted a sub-20-minute time of 19:24.4.
Women's Results
26.
Jordan Thornton – 18:07 (PR)
72.
Sophia Outhous – 19:24
92.
Grace Glassmeyer – 19:29
106.
Maureen Ortiz – 20:07 (PR)
108.
Alexandra La Rue – 20:13
109.
Sofia Strom – 20:13
125. McKinzie Vick – 20:44
144.
Gaby Sanchez – 21:24
159.
Jada Makis – 22:07
170.
Grace Miller – 22:51
190.
Emma Grace Kutilek – 25:05
UP Next
The Spartans travel to Louisville, Kentucky for the Live in Lou Classic held October 4th.
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