AUBURN, Ala. – Southeastern Louisiana sophomore Joseph LeGrangeand junior Bethany Burst helped the Lions and Lady Lion cross country teams to a strong showing at the Auburn Invitational Friday evening at the Conway Acres Farm.
LeGrange was the top finisher for the Lions, finishing 19th. The 2010 Louisiana Freshman of the Year covered the 6K course in 20:45.8.
LeGrange was followed closely by sophomore teammate Paul Arthur, who finished 30th with a time of 21:23.1 and sophomore Matt Mouton, who covered the distance in 21:31.9 to finish 33rd. Junior Jessie McDavitt (21:35.7, 35th) and sophomore Shaquille Brown (22:33.5, 47th) rounded out the Lion competitors.
Burst was the top Lady Lion performer, posting a 4K time of 16:25.6 to finish 36th. Sophomore Heather Fitzhenry (17:12.8, 57th), junior Lindsey Toups (17:15.7, 58th), senior Brittany Blackmon (17:38.5, 69th), freshman C'arra Watts (17:40.3, 70th) and sophomore Emily Mcafee (17:49.7, 80th) also competed for Southeastern.
The Lions and Lady Lions will be back in action on Sat., Sept. 24, competing in the LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge.
Men's Team Standings
1. Auburn – 30
2. Kennesaw State – 59
3. Georgia State – 79
4. Troy – 92
5. Southeastern Louisiana – 144
6. West Georgia – 161
7. Auburn “B” – 170
Men's Individual Standings
(Southeastern runners only)
19. Joseph LeGrange – 20:45.8
30. Paul Arthur – 21:23.1
33. Matt Mouton – 21:31.9
35. Jessie McDavitt – 21:35.7
47. Shaquille Brown – 22:33.5
Women's Team Standings
1. Georgia State – 72
2. Samford – 74
3. Auburn – 75
4. UAB – 86
5. Florida State – 125
6. Alabama State – 171
7. Kennesaw State – 186
7. Southern Miss – 186
9. Troy – 249
10. West Georgia – 259
11. Southeastern Louisiana – 278
12. Florida State Garnet – 342
13. Florida State Black – 414
Women's Individual Standings
(Southeastern runners only)
36. Bethany Burst – 16:25.6
57. Heather Fitzhenry – 17:12.8
58. Lindsey Toups – 17:15.7
69. Brittany Blackmon – 17:38.5
70. C'arra Watts – 17:40.3
80. Emily Mcafee – 17:49.7