Friday, August 30
Lake Charles, LA
5:30 PM
Stephen F. Austin
at
McNeese Season Opener
Riley Elliott Wins McNeese Season Opener
8/30/2024 6:28:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
Lake Charles, La.- The Stephen F. Austin men's and women's cross-country teams competed in their first event of the 2024 season at the McNeese Season Opener friday evening.
Junior Riley Elliott won the meet for the 'Jacks with a time of 14:31.
The women's team finished in 3rd place out of five teams and the men's team finished in 2nd place out of five teams.
"Riley getting the individual win was fun," Said head coach Rob Hanson about Elliot winning the event. "He's worked so hard and his entire journey has been transformative. He has some great momentum to build upon going forward."
"We brought five freshman ladies to Lake Charles all making their collegiate debuts," said head coach Rob Hanson. "They did a great job handling the emotions and pressures of their first competition and I was proud of how they competed. They still have a lot to learn but today was a great first step!"
Head coach Rob Hanson also spoke about the men's team stating, "We had a nice group of newcomers and veterans who I though did a great job getting the season started on the right foot."
Junior Riley Elliott won the meet for the 'Jacks with a time of 14:31.
The women's team finished in 3rd place out of five teams and the men's team finished in 2nd place out of five teams.
"Riley getting the individual win was fun," Said head coach Rob Hanson about Elliot winning the event. "He's worked so hard and his entire journey has been transformative. He has some great momentum to build upon going forward."
"We brought five freshman ladies to Lake Charles all making their collegiate debuts," said head coach Rob Hanson. "They did a great job handling the emotions and pressures of their first competition and I was proud of how they competed. They still have a lot to learn but today was a great first step!"
Head coach Rob Hanson also spoke about the men's team stating, "We had a nice group of newcomers and veterans who I though did a great job getting the season started on the right foot."
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Cross Country
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