Salisbury, MD – Saturday morning began a new era in Regent University Cross Country as the Men's and Women's teams competed for the first time as members of the NCAA and Coast-To-Coast Conference. Coach Michael Rose has brought in a number of new faces who were prepared to make history at the Salisbury Fall Classic in Maryland and they did just that. With their strong performances and numerous Personal records, both teams were able to secure 4th place finishes for the first time in school history.
Results
Men's 8K
40 Freshman Bryce Nearman (Stafford, VA) 28:33.30
41 Sophomore Thomas Slingluff (Suffolk, VA) 28:37.20
47 Freshman Creighton Hartsell (Newport News, VA) 40:00.70
48 Senior Kevin Cropper (Oak Hall, VA) 40:01.20
49 Freshman Cayden Sierra (Newport News, VA) 40:02.20
Women's 6K
36 Freshman Louise Monga-Rochard (Toano, VA) 25:18.10
44 Freshman Virginia Henson (Spotsylvania, VA) 26:16.40
46 Sophomore Samantha Bodnar (Calgary, Alberta) 28:43.10
47 Freshman Abigail Gould (Fredericksburg, VA) 28:56.70
53 Sophomore Jordana Foose (Chesterfield, VA) 32.47.00
The Royals will be back in action on Friday, September 12th when they travel through the tunnel to Newport News, VA to participate in the CNU XC Invitational.