Men| Women

OXFORD, Ala. – The Kennesaw State cross country teams continued their season at the Foothills Invitational on Saturday, September 30 at the Oxford Lake and Recreation Area.
 
In the women's 5k race, KSU was led by junior Caitlyn Farrell who took second with a time of 18:27.80. Saidah Grant was the next Owl to finish, finishing fifth in 18:39.80. Katie Meyer finished right behind Grant in sixth in 18:43.50. Reagan Poteet posted a time of 19:46.10 to finish 23rd, while Brooke Aumer took 37^th in 20:12.30. Morgan Haney finished 41^st in a time of 20:24.20  The women's team finished third overall with 70 points.
 
In the men's 8k race, Logan Poteet finished second with a time of 25:05.60. Chase Kennedy finished 19th in 26:40.90. The next Owl to cross the finish line was Jordan Hand who grabbed a 21st place finish in 26:55.00. Will Hasse rounded out the Owls day finishing 30th in 27:36.00.
 
Coach Poteet on the Teams Performances Today
 "Our runners on both teams showed a resolve to drop times. Each one talked about what it would take to do so the night before our race, then went out and worked to improve.
 
"This was a meet I put on the schedule to use as a marker of where we are at and where we need to go heading into the later part of the season.
 
"Logan ran as he is capable of doing, and Chase is starting to grasp the mental aspects of running an 8k. Jordan and Will ran better deeper into the race, and a little more strength/speed work will help them late in the race.
 
"Caitlyn ran her fastest time ever, as did Saidah, Katie, and Morgan. Reagan is getting her strength back, and Brooke knows she must convert good workouts into great races. We still have to drop more time, which I know we will.
 
"This race was about running positively and pushing the middle of the race. I thought everyone did just that. Just another strong week of workouts and even better times and finishes will follow.
 
"I am proud of all efforts this week as we work to prepare for the conference championships at the end of October."
Kennesaw State Head Coach David Poteet
 
Notes
- The Foothills Invitational was the Owls second time running in a Jacksonville State meet this season.
- All six ladies ran their collegiate career-best times at the Foothills Invitational.
- Today marked the fourth time that Farrell has been the Owls top finisher in a meet and the first time that Poteet has been the Owls top finisher in a meet this season.
 
Next up, the Owls will return to action Friday, October 13 at the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   
 
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