T-Birds Finish 3rd at South Plains
The NMJC Thunderbird Cross Country team competed at the South Plains Invitational, the team finished 3rd place. The meet was won by NAIA power Wayland Baptist. The battle for 2nd place was close, but the T-Birds lost to host school South Plains by 3 points. "We ran well today" commented Coach Becker. "We would have liked to get South Plains, but we will continue to keep working hard".
Individually, Esther Gitahi continued her outstanding season by winning the individual championship. "We are working hard and Esther showed today that she is a smart runner". "She ran a very controlled race today and that was good to see" added Coach Becker. Teresha Jacobs continued to be very consistent running in the top ten (7th Place). She has been in the top ten each race this season. Sharon Jerono and Cynthia Kipserem ran back to form placing 12th and 13th. Finally, making great improvements were Abbigale Butler and Christine Moss. Both running big season best times.
NEXT UP: The T-Birds will be back in action next Friday (October 13th) at the University of Southwest Invitational.
- Wayland Baptist 42 points
- South Plains 77 points
- New Mexico Junior College 80 points
- Lubbock Christian 94 points
- Western New Mexico 137 points
- NMMI 152 points
- Ranger 153 points
- UTPB 157 points
- Odessa 235 points
- University of Southwest 270 points
1st Esther Gitahi 18:27
7th Teresha Jacobs 19:34
12th Sharon Jerono 20:02
13th Cynthia Kipserem 20:03
60th Abbigale Butler 23:34
61st Christine Moss 23:42