Cross country teams run at 2005 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Meet

The Olivet College men's and women's cross country teams ended their 2005 season today when they ran at the 2005 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Meet. Wilmington (Ohio) College hosted the meet at the Voice of America Park in Cincinnati.

The Comet men placed 26th of 34 teams. Leading the way was freshman Thomas Ray (Constantine), who finished the 8K race in 26:33.1. Following him was freshman Justin Todd (Scotts/Climax-Scotts), 27:08.4; freshman James Greenfield (Edwardsburg), 28:33.2; junior Derrick Bean (Quincy), 29:25.0; senior Mauricio Palli (Bloomingdale, Ind./ Glenbard Twp.), 31:34.5; and freshman Matt Lusher (Carsonville/Port Sanilac), 32:15.5.

The Olivet women were 29th of 31 schools. The top finisher was senior Andrea Szokola (Marlette). She completed the 6K course in 23:56.0. She was followed by freshman Kayleigh Hamilton (Hudsonville), 25:03.3; senior Stephanie Green (Leroy/Pine River), 25:13.1; sophomore Stephanie Pierce (Battle Creek/Harper Creek), 25:15.0; freshman Tera Bean (Battle Creek/Harper Creek), 25:36.5; senior Rachel Strelecki (Sanford/Standish-Sterling), 26:16.7; and freshman Jessica Woods (Climax/Climax-Scotts), 27:04.0.