FAIRBURN, Ga. - After a few weeks off, the Columbus State University cross country programs were back in action Saturday in the Alexander/Asics Invitational.

In a large field, which included several Division I programs, the Cougars finished in 11th place, while the Lady Cougars grabbed 13th. 

Elijah Sires led the way for the CSU men, running the 8k course in 27:15.94 to finish in 72nd. Ethan Shephard wasn't too far behind him in 79th (27:21.78).

Macey Voorhies was the best performer out of all of the Columbus State runners. Voorhies finished 25th in the women's 5k in 19:09.98 to set a new season-best time.

Columbus State will be right back in action next week in the Bobcat Invitational hosted by Georgia College on Saturday, Oct. 9. 

Full Results
Women's 5K
Columbus State (13th Place - 413 points)
25. Macey Voorhies - 19:09.98
107. Emily Marin - 20:29.138
125. Brianna Sattinger - 20:57.94
139. Royal Delay - 21:14.12
149. Kat Valenta - 21:33.10
157. Aleisa Johnson - 21:45.17
184. Tatyana Harris - 22:41.77
192. Samantha Allison - 22:52.39

Men's 8K
Columbus State (11th Place - 350 points)
72. Elijah Sires - 27:15.94
79. Ethan Shepherd - 27:15.94
85. Carl Corley - 27:28.06
86. Blake Lewis - 27:32.06
95. Aidan Rush - 27:44.07
104. Savian Taylor - 27:54.94
138. Kaleb Horvath - 28:31.96
147. Andrew Guillory - 28:56.28