VICTORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women’s Cross Country kicked off its 2019 season on Saturday at the annual Sand Plum Alumni Open.
Abigail Stewart of FHSU led the women’s field on a rain-soaked 5K course in a time of 19:39.4. Bethany College (Kan.) and Colby (Kan.) Community College joined FHSU as participants in the meet.
Tessa Durnell was the second Tiger to cross the line in a time of 19:54. In her first race as a Tiger, Brooke Navarro navigated the course in 20:09.5. Averi Wilson posted a time of 20:17.3, while Carson Pierce and Emily Salmans both crossed the line in 21:06.
FHSU returns to action on Sept. 14 at the Bronco Stampede hosted by Hastings College in Hastings, Neb.