Milledgeville, Ga. - The Columbus State University Men's and Women's Cross-Country teams turned in solid performances at the Bobcat Invitational, as both squads secured top-10 finishes against a competitive field. The Cougars placed sixth overall with a strong pack effort, while the Lady Cougars claimed eighth behind a consistent showing across the lineup.

The Columbus State University Men's Cross-Country team battled through a competitive field to earn a sixth-place finish with 169 points.

The Cougars posted a combined team time of 2:27:28.54 with an average runner pace of 29:29.71. The team displayed depth and determination, finishing with a spread of just 3:27.59 from its top five scorers.

Individual Results

• Blake Lewis led CSU with a 28:08.76 finish, good for 21 points.
• Mark Ravenscraft was right behind, clocking in at 28:13.82 for 24 points.
• Owen Hartshorn added a steady effort with a 29:33.79 (37 points).
• James Harrelson crossed in 29:55.81 to tally 41 points.
• Tucker Hancock rounded out CSU's scoring lineup in 31:36.35 for 46 points.
• Depth contributors included Andy Martinez-Oliva (32:35.34, 51), Logan Terwilliger (32:59.94, 52), and Zane Bell (34:10.02).

The Columbus State University Women's Cross-Country team turned in a balanced effort to finish eighth overall with 208 points.

Team Performance
The Lady Cougars posted a combined total time of 1:51:31.07 with an average runner time of 22:18.22. The scoring spread of just over a minute (1:02.25) highlighted the team's consistency across the lineup.

Individual Results

• Layla Albright led the way with a 21:56.12 finish, scoring 38 points.
• Noah Griffeth in 21:59.30 for 40 points.
• Anna Norton crossed in 22:14.32 for 44 points
• Emmalee Johnson ran 22:22.96 for 46 points.
• Reese Moss rounded out CSU's scorers at 22:58.37 for 48 points.
• Elizabeth Harris (23:36.50) 

Up Next
The Columbus State Cross-Country teams will compete next at the Clark Atlanta Panther Invitational on Saturday, October 11, in Atlanta, Ga.