Arizona Men's and Women's Cross Country Finish Fourth at UCR Highlander Invitational
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The University of Arizona Cross Country men and women both finished fourth overall at the UCR Highlander Invitational this Saturday.
"We had a great race here at the UCR Highlander Invite," said Head Coach Bernard Lagat. "The teams did amazing; both the men and women finished strong. Number four with the men and then we also finished fourth place for the women's team. We wanted to come here and feel the course because we will be back here for the Pac-12 Championships."
In the men's 8k, Ian Sanchez Lopez again led the way for the team while also finishing second overall with a PR time of 23:45.0. The second Wildcat to cross the finish line was Iker Sanchez Lopez, who placed 16th overall with a time of 24:15.5. Cooper Quigley, who ran a 24:36.2, also finished third for the men's squad. Additionally, Jeffrey Sillers posted a new personal best in the 8k, with a time of 25:03.0.
On the women's side, Sailor Hutton stepped up and finished first for the team and 14th overall with a time of 20:48.0. She was followed by Alisa Lyesina (20:58.1) and Mia Chavez (21:02.3) who ended the race close together. Erika Cunniam was Arizona's fourth team finisher, with a time of 21:14.7, and Brigid Hanley ran a new 6k PR time of 21:35.0.
The men scored 132 to edge out their fellow Pac-12 competitors of Colorado and UCLA and finish fourth overall. The women also placed fourth with their team score of 122 and finished over Colorado.
"The team is looking good, and we think what we have learned in this course, its ups and downs, is what we wanted to come and experience and then apply to the race in two weeks at the Pac-12's," added Coach Lagat. "We're excited and thank you for the support that all of you at home are giving us."
NEXT UP
The Wildcats will once again return to Riverside, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 28 for the Pac-12 Championships.
Men's 8k Results
2. Ian Sanchez Lopez - 23:45.0
16. Iker Sanchez Lopez - 24:15.5
32. Cooper Quigley - 24:36.2
54. Brennan Foody - 24:55.9
56. Noah Jodon - 24:57.6
63. Jeffrey Sillers - 25:03.0
125. Logan Marek - 26:11.7
134. Parker Lehmann - 26:17.8
Women's 6k Results
14. Sailor Hutton- 20:48.0
25. Alisa Lyesina- 20:58.1
26. Mia Chavez- 21:02.3
37. Erika Cunniam- 21:14.7
42. Johnnie Mitchell- 21:23.5
52. Brigid Hanley- 21:35.0
92. Peyton Heiden- 22:27.5
103. Tenley Hughes- 22:40.1
105. Meggie Karp- 22:46.4
151. Beatrice Honebrink- 23:38.1
Men's Team Scores
| 1. Adams St. - 24 | 10. Fort Lewis – 252 | 19. La Verne – 572 |
| 2. Azusa Pacific - 103 | 11. SD Mesa College – 277 | 20. Chapman – 582 |
| 3. Cal St. Fullerton – 111 | 12. Central Arizona – 339 | 21. Cal Lutheran – 637 |
| 4. Arizona – 132 | 13. Mesa CC – 352 | 22. Texas Lutheran – 680 |
| 5. Colorado – 152 | 14. San Diego – 372 | 23. Cal St. Los Angeles – 692 |
| 6. UCLA – 160 | 15. Redlands – 405 | 24. Santa Ana – 700 |
| 7. UC Riverside – 169 | 16. Occidental – 481 | 25. Regis (Colo.) - 740 |
| 8. UC Santa Barbara – 218 | 17. Northern Colorado – 502 | |
| 9. Pomona-Pitzer - 234 | 18. Embry-Riddle Arizona - 528 |
Women's Team Scores
| 1. Adams St. – 30 | 10. Fort Lewis – 279 | 19. SD Mesa College - 554 |
| 2. Cal St. Fullerton – 70 | 11. UC Santa Barbara – 313 | 20. Point Loma – 554 |
| 3. UCLA – 112 | 12. Embry-Riddle Arizona – 331 | 21. Occidental – 575 |
| 4. Arizona – 122 | 13. San Diego – 348 | 22. Redlands – 581 |
| 5. Colorado – 165 | 14. CSUSB – 415 | 23. Texas Lutheran – 725 |
| 6. San Diego St. – 171 | 15. Central Arizona – 517 | 24. Cal Lutheran – 728 |
| 7. UC Riverside – 189 | 16. Pomona-Pitzer – 523 | 25. Cal St. Los Angeles – 778 |
| 8. Northern Colorado – 225 | 17. Chapman – 547 | 26. Regis (Colo.) - 782 |
| 9. Azusa Pacific - 230 | 18. Oxy Club XC - 553 |
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