Cross country teams compete at 2008 MIAA Championships

The Olivet College men's and women's cross country teams competed today at the 2008 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships, which were hosted by Kalamazoo College at the Pineview Golf Course in Three Rivers. Calvin College successfully defended its conference men's and women's championships.

The men's team was led by senior Thomas Ray (Constantine), who finished the 8K course in 27:31.5. The women's team was paced by sophomore Katie Yahrmarkt (Sparta), as she covered the 6K course in 26.38.8. Freshman Jordan Ovadek (Grand Blanc/Flint Powers Catholic) was next in 27:33.2.

The Comets will next run in two weeks at the 2008 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional. Otterbein (Ohio) College is the host school.