WILMINGTON, Ohio - The Midway University men's and women's cross-country teams will return to competition Thursday, October 16, at the Jenna Strong Classic in Wilmington, Ohio.
Following their performances at the Louisville Cross Country Classic, the Eagles will seek to build on their recent results. The men's team finished seventh overall, while the women's team placed eighth. Both teams recorded notable individual finishes, providing a foundation for continued progress throughout the season.
On the men's side, Carson Milner recorded a strong performance in the gold race at the Louisville Cross Country Classic. As Midway's sole representative in the event, Milner finished 73rd among 251 individual runners with a time of 25:21.2.
Jonathan Kocis also delivered a notable performance in the men's Silver 8K race, finishing 24th among 278 competitors with a time of 27:02.7. Adam Higgs, Lance Logan, and Chance Collins will also return to competition after each placed among the top 100 runners at the previous meet.
The women's team will look to build on the performances of Lexus Ralph, Katelynn Gaddis, and Ariah Egleston. Ralph led Midway's contingent, placing 24th in a field of 200 runners. Gaddis finished 25th, followed by Egleston in 35th, giving the Eagles three runners among the top 35 finishers.
Ralph, Gaddis, and Egleston will return to the course alongside teammates Stevie McSorley and Andrea Smith, who also competed at the Louisville Cross Country Classic.
The Jenna Strong Classic will provide Midway with another opportunity to evaluate its progress and strengthen its position as the season advances. Both teams will aim to build on their recent performances and maintain their competitive momentum as they prepare for the remainder of the cross-country season.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
