KEENE, N.H. – The Saint Joseph's College of Maine women's cross country team competed at the Keene State College Invitational on Saturday morning at Keene State College. The Monks placed 21st overall with 547 points in the 6K race, which featured a competitive field of 30 teams.

"Our women came out strong today, battling the heat and a field of 30 teams," said Head Coach Mike Burleson. "Every member worked together, with the top three—Williams, Pendleton, and Cyr—leading the way and staying tightly connected throughout the race, producing some standout performances. The effort from the whole team, both in practice and on the course, is paying off."

THE RUNDOWN:

Williams College claimed the team title with 18 points, placing its top five runners inside the top ten. Tufts University finished second with 60 points, followed by Colby College (122), Wellesley College (133), and Westfield State University (207) rounding out the top five.

• 1st – Williams College, 18 points

• 2nd – Tufts University, 60 points

• 3rd – Colby College, 122 points

• 4th – Wellesley College, 133 points

• 5th – Westfield State University, 207 points

TOP FINISHERS:

• Tamar Byl-Brann (Williams) – first place, 21:13

• Morgan Eigel (Williams) – second place, 21:28

• Charlene Peng (Williams) – third place, 21:33

FOR THE MONKS:

• Sophomore, Haley Williams (Winthrop, Maine) – 114th place, 25:08

• First Year, Amber Pendleton (Warren, Maine) – 118th place, 25:09

• Junior, Meghan Cyr (Hampden, Maine) – 131st place, 25:26

• Senior, Alexia Young (Rochester, N.H.) – 221st place, 27:44

• Sophomore, Olivia Bean (South Portland, Maine) – 235th place, 28:38

• Sophomore, Kiley Webber (Freeport, Maine) – 273rd place, 32:47

• First Year, Katherine Hawkes (Harpswell, Maine) – 286th place, 36:41

UP NEXT!

The Monks return to action on Friday, October 10, competing at the 13th Annual Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup hosted at the Hopkinton Fair Grounds in Contoocook, N.H.