WINCHESTER, Va. - Bridgewater College women's cross country took first place in the team score at the Hornet Harrier Invitational Saturday morning. Â
The Eagles totaled an incredible score of 28 points in a field of five teams, including a 1,2,3 sweep in the women's 6k race. Senior Emily Smeds led Bridgewater with a first-place time of 24:10.1. Soon after, senior Mackenzie Young followed closely behind with a time of 24:22.1. Then, first-year Taylor Myers crossed the finish line placing third and running 24:27.5.Â
Bridgewater's fourth finisher, Paige Hiserman finished 11th and Megan Wimmer placed 13th with a time of 28 flat. The Eagles celebrated with the trophy of the Commonwealth of Virginia State Championship.
In today's competition, 36 runners entered the results list.Â
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The Eagles are back in action on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pa., hosted by Lehigh. The event is slated for a 3:15 p.m. start.Â
