Women's Results | Men's Results

Louisville, KY. – The Kennesaw State men's and women's cross country team's competed in the Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic on Saturday, October 04, at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park.

Freshman Katrine Rasmussen (18:07.27) led the women's 5K race for the Owls, finishing 95th with a time of 18:19.55.

Sophomore Kidan Kidane (18:29.53) finished 121st overall, while Joyce Mattagliano (18:59.95) notched a 178 place finish. Senior Sydney Williams grabbed 194th place while junior Greciana Cooper finished 210^th to help the Owls grab a 27^th place finish.

"I thought the women ran well," cross country head coach Joel Pearson said. "Kidan (Kidane) and Katrine (Rasmussen) continue to lead the family. Greciana (Cooper) is running up to where she should be. Once Evalina is healthy we will be ready to go."

In the men's 8K race, Daniel Garcia lead the way for the Owls for the second consecutive meet, finishing 27th overall with a time of 24:41.40.

Fellow newcomer Dylan Titon was the next Owl to cross the finish line as he turned in a time of 25:28.09 to place 90th. Freshman Cameron Gatt placed 225th, running a 27:17.26 while Jordan Hand grabbed a 227^th place finish with a time of 27:22.24. Veteran Natan Reuter rounded out the top 5 to help the Owls secure 25th place overall.

"Jordan Hand performed really well today, Pearson said". He is really stepping up to be the best number 5 he can be.
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