TIGERS CROSS COUNTRY KEEPS MOMENTUM GOING WITH STRONG SHOWING AT ROY GRIAK INVITE
Minneapolis, Minn. – Men and Women's cross country had another strong showing at the Roy Griak Invite in Minneapolis, Minn. Wyatt Baldauf was the bright spot on the day for the Tigers with another top 10 all-time finish in the 8k event with his time of 26:50.5. The men's 8k event had a total of 400 athletes that raced and finished. On the women's side Annika Vermeulen had a strong race with a time of 27.57.4. A total of 382 athletes competed in the women's 6k event.
Results:
Women's 6K Race:
300th - Annika Vermeulen - 27:57.4
Men's 8K Race:
63rd - Wyatt Baldauf - 26:50.5 (9th All-Time Finish in DWU History)
120th - Caleb Sayler - 27:32.7
169th - Justin Sorensen – 28:17.6
220th - Layne Lewis - 29:03.0
225th - Hunter Shanks - 29:08.6
Team Finish – 18th of 29 teams – With a team 28:10.5 avg time.
Assistant Coach Roger Malonda Thoughts:
" I think it was a solid day, it was a great preview as we prepare for conference. We kept the momentum going from Dakota State and took down some teams that were previously receiving votes in the national poll. The times were promising for running at one of the toughest courses in the country. Very solid racing from Wyatt Baldauf again, and the back three did the job of staying close and finding each other in the later half of the race. Justin Sorenson finished well and continues to get stronger as he begins to make a push to help us come conference time. Different situations for Annika since it was a 6k and racing an unfamiliar distance. I think it was a good challenge as we start to prepare for the conference meet."
Head Coach Matt Rosado Quote:
"The momentum this team is creating towards the conference meet is exciting. This is some of the best racing this program has seen in a team collective. We have another big race in a few weeks in Michigan, by then we could be firing on all cylinders."
Up Next
- Women and Men's cross country has a week off and then is back on the line Friday, October 7 at the Jimmie Invite in Jamestown, N.D. starting at 4:00 p.m.
