The Stetson cross country team returned to competition after a month-long hiatus, securing 6th place in the men’s race and 7th in the women’s at the USC Upstate Invitational. Several runners achieved personal bests, with Blair Durda leading the women’s team with an 18th place finish. The men’s team also showed strong performance, with Conrad Voigt taking 20th place in the 8K event. Both teams are set to compete in the ASUN Championship on November 1st, moved to Jacksonville due to hurricane impacts.
- Men’s team finished 6th out of 18 teams; women’s team finished 7th out of 19 teams.
- Conrad Voigt recorded a personal best of 25:00, finishing 20th in the men’s 8K.
- Blair Durda led the women with a finish time of 18:19, placing 18th in the 5K.
Yes, But
While the teams performed well, they faced challenges in preparation due to timing disruptions from hurricanes that limited practice and racing opportunities. This raises questions about their readiness for upcoming competitions.
State of Play
- Seven Hatters achieved personal bests in the meet.
- Upcoming ASUN Championship will be on November 1st in Jacksonville, having been relocated from DeBary.
The ASUN Championship will serve as a crucial test for the Hatters, as they look to capitalize on their recent performances and personal records to secure strong placements against rival teams…