Hollins University Athletics issued the following announcement on Sept. 3
The Basics
Event: Eagle XC Challenge hosted by Bridgewater (4k)
Location: Bridgewater, Va.
The Lead: The Hollins University Cross Country team opened its 2021 season by taking part in the Eagle Challenge hosted by Bridgewater College on Friday night.
Highlights & Notes
- HU's top finisher was Harper Dillon who posted a time of 19:16.6. Samantha Stuhlmiller was next member of the Green and Gold to cross the finish line with a time of 19:44.7'
- Kaitlyn Christoffersen (20:27.0), Jenna Johnston (20:38.1), Seaira Siv (21:44.9) all scored for HU.
- In addition, Gabrielle Wilson (25:12..6) and Jacquelyne Abe (27:42.6) competed for the Green and Gold.
- Each of HU's runners were taking part in their first collegiate meets.
- Abe, who is a native of Africa, was competing in her first athletic competition ever.
- The meet featured three of the ODAC's top teams in the host Eagles, Roanoke and Washington and Lee who placed eight runners in the top-10 spots to take the team title.
- Emily Smeds of BC won the individual title.
Up Next: Hollins will be in action on Sept. 11 at the WildCat Invitational, hosted by Randolph College
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