Women's Cross Country Finishes Fourth in Covered Bridge Open

9/1/2006 5:14:06 PM | Women's Cross Country

Lauren Biggers

Complete Results

BOONE, N.C.- The Wildcat women's cross country team opened its 2006 season with a fourth-place finish at the Covered Bridge Open on Friday evening, hosted by Appalachian State University at the State Field Farms in Boone.

The Wildcats placed four runners amongst the top-25 finishers. Sophomore Caroline Sanker led Davidson's team with an 11th place finish (18:41:83), while Sophomore Lucy Rogers finished 18th (19:32:18), junior Megal Atias finished 21st (19:39:94) and sophomore Emily King finished 23rd (19:48:58).

Florida State University finished as meet champions, with four runners in the top10. Amy Huss placed fourth (18:16.54), followed by Barbara Parker in fifth (18:32.95), Jessica Crate in ninth (18:40.11), and Kirsten Hager rounding out the top 10 (18:41.15).

The women's cross country team will return to action on Sept. 16, as they make the short trip to the Asics/Winthrop University Invitational in Rock Hill, S.C.