UPLAND, IN. - The IU Kokomo women's cross country team returned to action Friday evening at the Taylor University XC Farm for the Ray Bullock Invitational. The Cougars made program history by recording the fastest total team time and team average in school history.
FAST FACTS: Ray Bullock Invitational
- LOCATION: Taylor University XC Farm | Upland, Indiana
- NAIA TOP 25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo- N/A
THE RUNDOWN
- The Cougars placed sixth out of ten teams with a total team time of 2:02:46 and an average time of 24:33, both setting new program records. #1 Taylor won the team title over #5 Indiana Wesleyan with a winning team time of 1:49:44 and an average time of 21:56.
- Senior Leslie Sprankles led the way with a personal best of 23:31.42, finishing 22nd overall. Her time ranks as the fourth fastest in program history, and she now stands as the fourth fastest performer in school history.
- Freshman Courtney Adams continued her impressive first season, running a personal best of 23:56.84 to finish 33rd. Her performance ranks her as the fifth fastest performer and eighth fastest time in school history, while also making her the fastest freshman in IU Kokomo history.
- Sophomore Alysha Crouch placed 43rd with a time of 24:16.87, while freshman Amber Detmer finished 58th in 25:06.86, earning recognition as the eighth fastest performer in school history.
- Freshman Kadence Hoover finished out the Cougar top five finishing in 71st place, running a 25:54.34.
- Five Cougars ran all time personal bests Friday evening:
INSIDE THE HUDDLE
- "Our women's team is the fastest team we have ever had. They had a great meet last week and carried that momentum into this meet. We have five solid girls and there is a gap that we need to fill in. Leslie is on a different level than she has ever been in her career and Courtney has been a great addition to our team. We are gearing up for two big meets but there is still work to do." - Head Coach Josh Colvin
THE ROAD AHEAD
- Next Meet: The Cougars will return to action in two weeks on Saturday, October 25th, as they compete at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan for their final meet of the regular season.
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