The WTAMU men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the LSC Championships held in Abilene, Texas this past weekend.

The Lady Buffs finished ninth overall as a team.

Sophomore Jessica Blakeley led the way for WT in 22nd place, followed by junior Allie Reyna in 26th place.  Freshman Amber Moore was close behind in 29th place.  Sophomore Aries Bazaldua finished in 40th place with Brieana Garcia rounding out the results in 71st place.

The Buffs came in with an eighth place finish overall.

Freshman Luke Irwin had the best finish of the day for WT coming in 11th place overall.  Seniors Thomas Harris and Rolando Vasquez came in 24th and 44th places respectively.  Juniors Ray Sparkman and Andrew Striley clocked in at 61st and 64th places respectively.  Freshman Hayden Hook finished in 73rd overall, followed by sophomore Michael Janousek in 76th.  Junior Jarred Murray rounded out the results in 79th place.

Runners who qualified for the NCAA Regional will compete Nov. 20 in Warrensburg, MO.  The announcement of qualified runners will take place later this week.