HUNTSVILLE, ALA-  The Thomas University Women's Cross Country made history once again but this time in Huntsville, Alabama for the UAH Invitational on Saturday morning, which marks the biggest cross country meet in the entire state of Alabama. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS:  Thomas competed in the biggest meet in the entire state of Alabama with nearly 400 participants. Sophomore Cassandra Richards led the way for the Night Hawks as the Fairfield, ME native took 327th place with a time of 22:07.60.

 

WHAT'S NEXT: The Night Hawks will have a few weeks to get ready for the SUN Conference XC Championships  on November 5th in Hardeeville, SC.

 

"Our women had a great day today against a very tough field."  said Head Coach Scott Gowan. "This was the first meet of the season for Shayna and also the first meet where all of our women participated."  "We are a very young team but they competed hard and gained valuable racing experience today that will help us at the SUN Conference Championships in two weeks." 

 

NIGHT HAWKS BY THE NUMBERS:

Cassandra Richards: 22:07.60 (327th place)

Victoria Richards: 22:35.80 (343rd place)

Sophia Alexander: 22:58.6.0 (351st place)

Alea Bochette: 23:40.20 (364th place)

Shayna Welch: 37:08.50 (396th place)

The Women's team placed 43rd overall as a team.

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