EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Otterbein cross country teams wrapped up their seasons at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Championship on Saturday, competing at Forest Akers East Golf Course in an event hosted by Olivet College.
In a field of 264 runners, sophomore Kate Thormeier led the Cardinals' charge with a 22:43.5, putting her 31st in a competitive field. Sophomore Ollie Smith crossed the finish line next in a personal best 23:02.4, while junior Brenna Lay followed shortly after in 23:26.7.
Senior Sarah Scarborough recorded a 23:31.7 finish and Ava Stratmann turned in a 23:38.5 to round out the Cardinals' top five finishers.
Junior Eliza McDonald and sophomore Magi Hallabrin also raced for the Cardinals to times of 24:09.6 and 25:09.9, respectively.
As a team, the Otterbein women finished eighth overall with 267 points. Hope captured the women's regional title with 84 points.
On the men's side, junior Tucker See paced the Cardinals with a 25:56.6 in a 168 runner field. Senior Mitch Green posted a 25:57.8, while Brady Pugh followed close behind in 26:19.7. Cameron Burke (26:42.5) and Charlie Rundio (26:43.0) rounded out the Cardinals' top five finishers.
Corey Rafferty (27:04.1) and Caleb Rafferty (27:27.8) completed the lineup for Otterbein.
The Otterbein men finished eighth overall out of 38 teams, totaling 274 points. Hope captured the men's regional title with 82 points.
Otterbein now shifts its attention toward the upcoming indoor track and field season.
