Clausing leads Lady Roadrunners at Brian T. Simpson Invitational

Columbia, Mo.-The State Fair Community College (SFCC) Lady Roadrunners women's cross country team placed 11^th in the Brian T. Simpson Invitational hosted by the University of Central Missouri in Columbia, Mo. at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course on Saturday, Oct.11.

Freshman Maryn Clausing of Peculiar, Mo. recorded the best finish for the Lady Roadrunners. Clausing covered the 5K course in a time of 21:02.17 to finish 43^rd. Freshman Libbey Baadsgaard of Springfield, Mo. posted a time of 22:22.35 to place 72^nd. Freshman Tajel McDaniel of Belle, Mo. contributed a time of 22:28.52 to finish 78^th. Sophomore Alexis Riddle of Independence, Mo. clocked in with a time of 22:41.73 to place 81^st. Freshman Alexa McCartney of Clinton, Mo. added a time of 25:30.82 to finish 101^st.

"The women competed well," said co-head coach Kellin Loch. "There were no official PRs, but again, I think everyone's times saw improvement when we factor in a little extra distance.  This is all on back-to-back weekends of racing and no let-up in training throughout the week. The team is demonstrating their grit and impressing me each time they toe the line."

The Lady Roadrunners will return to action on Friday, Oct.24 at the Region 16 Cross Country Championships.

David Rohrbach

SFCC Athletics