SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Saint Mary's cross country teams competed at the highly anticipated Augustana Twilight meet, hosted by Augustana, South Dakota, on Friday night. The meet was held at night under lights, as it was pushed back until after 9 p.m.
The season-opening race provided the Cardinals with an opportunity to test themselves against a strong field and establish an early benchmark heading into the remainder of the season.
On the women's side, Mya Slavin led the way for the Cardinals, running 19:07.9 over 5,000 meters. Slavin's performance placed her 63rd overall in a highly competitive field.
Alyssa Kuffel posted a personal best of 23:40.4, earning a PB designation, while Lizzy Scheid crossed in 25:10.0. Katelyn Brown rounded out the women's competitors with a time of 26:25.0.
For the men, Isaiah Fitzgerald paced the Cardinals with an impressive 15:57.1, finishing 67th overall. Fitzgerald also recorded a personal best in the season opener.
Matthew Misko followed with a 16:59.8, also a personal best, while Ian Atherley ran 17:23.2 for another PB. Blake Tembreull crossed the line in 17:25.7, giving the Cardinals four runners under 17:30.
The Cardinals will compete in the University of Minnesota Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11:15 a.m. in Fort Snelling, Minn.
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