MEN'S RESULTS
WOMEN'S RESULTS
PHOTOS
GRANVILLE, Ohio. - The Otterbein men's and women's cross country teams found themselves pushing forward at the NCAC Preview on Saturday morning, held at the Infirmary Mound just on the outskirts of Columbus. Denison University served as official host.
Typically, the team has opted for an off-week come the second Saturday of September. However, the allure of fierce competition and the opportunity to measure prowess against an array of teams from fellow Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), and Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) teams was on the slate.
The men's team landed runner-up of 11 schools while, on the other side, the women's squad delivered a solid performance to land in fifth place. The Cards were firmly in the middle of the pack.
On the Men's Side
- At the forefront of the race and representing the Otterbein team, senior John Nice claimed the runner-up position with an 8k time of 27:45.
- One minute later, Payne Ratliff crossed the finish line in 12th place, recording a time of 28:34.
- Securing the 19th spot for the Cardinals, Garrett Miller clocked in with a time of 29:01.50.
- Wrapping up the top five positions were Ian Clevinger and Jay Figgins, securing the 24th and 26th places, with only a four-second gap between their finishes.
On the Women's Side
- Once more, it was freshman Kat Wilt who set the pace for the Cardinal team this week, claiming the top spot for her team with a 6k time of 26:45 and securing the 14th place.
- Ragen Harting, Josey Johnson, and Abby Sidloski maintained a tight formation, securing the 23rd, 24th, and 28th positions with times of 27:03, 27:16, and 27:35.
- Completing the top five was Rachel Ziel, securing the 37th position with a time of 28:07.50.
A Look Ahead
The men's cross country team aim to retain their title at the All-Ohio Championships in Cedarville, while the women are determined to climb higher on the leader board.
