Rzentkowski, Paupore Lead Chippewas At Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Adam Rzentkowski was fourth in the men's race and Emily Paupore was seventh in the women's race on Saturday to lead the Central Michigan cross country teams at the Falcon Invitational, hosted by Bowling Green.

The Central Michigan women finished seventh with 180 points. Nine teams comprised the field. The Chippewa men placed sixth (152) in the six-team field..

The Mid-American Conference Championships are scheduled for the same course on Saturday, Nov. 21.

"We weren't where we wanted to be as a team, but we know what we need to do at the MAC Championships in two weeks," CMU Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Jenny Swieton said. "I am proud of our kids because they were able to evaluate their performances with a level head and they know where they need to improve."

Also for CMU, Lauren Beckmann was 24^th(22:49.7) in the 6K women's race; Haley Hegenauger was 67^th (24:26.6); Alexa Davis was 69^th (24:30.0); Anya Turner was 70^th (24:30.9); Jelena Prescott was 73^rd (24:40.2); Lauren MacDonald was 75^th (24:52.7); Maddy Boyd was 76^th (25:04.2); and Ana Garcia was 77^th (25:10.0).

Toledo finished with 54 points to win the women's race. Miami (Ohio) was second with 63. Kailee Perry of Bowling Green won the race in 21:09.5.

Rzentkowski placed fourth in the men's 8K race in 25:01.9. Josh Park of Ohio was first in 24:47.8. Eastern Michigan placed first with 35 points, eight better than second-place Miami.

Also for the Chippewas in the men's race, Hunter Fougner was 38^th (27:06.2); Owen Howard was 47^th (27:41.2); Zach Sleeman finished 54^th (28:19.0); and Ben Griffith placed 60^th (29:56.8).

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Lauren Beckmann

Maddy Boyd

Alexa Davis

Lauren MacDonald

Emily Paupore

Jelena Prescott

Anya Turner