HOBBS, N.M. – The Angelo State cross country teams closed out the regular season Friday morning at the Thunderbird Open, hosted by New Mexico Junior College at Harry McAdams Park. The Rambelles finished third in the women's 5K, while the Rams placed fourth in the men's 8K.
RAMBELLES
The Rambelles finished third in a five-team field with 62 points, finishing ahead of Lone Star Conference opponent UT Permian Basin.
Ashley Stratton led Angelo State with a personal-best time of 19:12.3 to claim third place individually.
Arianna Rivera made her collegiate debut in the 5K and led the way among three Belles competing in their first collegiate race, finishing 12th in 20:02.8.
Amira Walton and
Chasity Benson followed closely, placing 18th and 20th with times of 20:44.5 and 20:47.1, respectively.
Lilly Benson finished 24th in 21:15.7, while
Rylie Hillis rounded out the Rambelles lineup.
RAMS
The Rams finished fourth in a seven-team field in the men's 8K, totaling 114 points.
Alex Hauck paced ASU with a time of 27:05.0 to finish 17th individually.
Morghen Vawter and
Caden Glenn followed in 20th and 21st, recording times of 27:16.0 and 27:20.3, respectively.
Dyland Strand finished with 28:19.3, followed by
Corey Labbe with 28:31.5 and
Javion Zavala with 28:49.0.
Adrian Nethersole crossed the finish line in 29:22.4, while
Parker Freeman rounded out the Rams lineup.
The Rams and Rambelles will now turn their attention to the Lone Star Conference Championships, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, in Lubbock, Texas.
