By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
VICTORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women’s Cross Country kicked off its 2019 season on Saturday (Aug. 31) at the annual Sand Plum Alumni Open. Abigail Stewart of FHSU led the women’s field on a rain-soaked 5K course in a time of 19:39.4. Bethany College (Kan.) and Colby (Kan.) Community College joined FHSU as participants in the meet.
Tessa Durnell was the second Tiger to cross the line in a time of 19:54. In her first race as a Tiger, Brooke Navarro navigated the course in 20:09.5. Averi Wilson posted a time of 20:17.3, while Carson Pierce and Emily Salmans both crossed the line in 21 :06.
FHSU returns to action on Saturday, September 14 at the Bronco Stampede hosted by Hastings College in Hastings, Neb.