Final Results
 
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Kennesaw State men's and women's cross country teams finished the season at the NCAA South Regionals at John Hunt Cross Country Running Park on Friday morning with program-best marks.

The women's team finished 14th which was good for the best in program history. The men garnered 19th place. 

Gavin Frick guided the men in the 10k race. Frick ran a time of 31:47.95 to finish 71^st.  Mekhi Williams (32:00.58) and Koi Williams (32:41.90) were the next pair of Owls to cross the finish line at 83^rd and 106^th, respectively. Freshman Jack Stansell posted a time of 33:04.77 and finished 117^th while Cameron Paulk ran 34:34.31 to take 143^rd. Joseph Pontrelli (35:21.97) rounded out the scoring for the Owls in 154^th.

The women were led by Katie Meyer in the 6k. The senior posted a career-best time of 21:04.75 to finish 44^th in her final collegiate cross country race. Nyah Hernandez (21:31.39) and Sarah Hendrick (21:31.98) crossed the finish line in 62^nd and 63^rd, respectively. Ciara Miles recorded a time of 22:47.82 and took home 130^th. Natalie Cummings ran 23:10.97 and finished 153^rd. Freshmen Rachel Dodsworth (23:23.15) and Anna James (23:48.66) took home 165^th and 179^th, respectively.

 
Head Coach Adam Bray
On the men's team …
"Overall, I thought the guys competed well! We had some personal-best performances all year and this men's team has improved each week. I'm proud of the way the guys raced, and I'm excited to see how they continue to progress this track season and into next fall. We (KSU) have not had a team score at this meet since 2012 and that's something that I will make sure doesn't happen again. KSU and the guys on this team showed they belong at meets of this level this year."
 
On the women's team …
"Overall, the women had a great year! We had some great highs as well as faced adversity at times. We were not at 100% today health-wise, but those ladies competed hard and were able to place higher than any other Division I team here at KSU. That is a great accomplishment, and I am thrilled for them. However, this is only the beginning of where we are going to take this program. I must once again thank Katie Meyer for everything she has done for this program and myself. Today was her final cross country meet. It was an honor to coach her and watch her compete today."
 
On the plan moving forward …
"Everyone now will get ready for the indoor season. We have some big goals as well as NCAA aspirations! I am looking forward to this break in seasons, getting back to training and showing everyone what this distance squad can do on the oval."
 
Director of Track and Field Cale McDaniel
On today's performances …
"I am super proud of these young people and their coach. Days like today are what keep a program moving in the right direction. Congratulations to Coach Bray and our cross country teams."
 
Next Up
The Owls will be back in action Friday, Dec. 3 when the indoor track and field season gets underway at the Clemson Opener.

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