Oct. 20, 2007

KU women "B" team finishes second at ESU

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. - Kutztown University's women's cross country team placed second at the Nevins Invitational at East Stroudsburg University.

With KU's usual front runners resting for next week's PSAC Championships, KU's B team led the way to the second place finish.  KU scored 57 points, with East Stroudsburg winning with 20.  Drew (71), Baptist Bible (108), Lancaster Bible (124) and Cheyney (166) rounded out the team standings.

Individually, Kristin Green finished eighth with time of 21:09 on the 5K course.  Holly Pinkerton was ninth in 21:16.  Katelyn Katzgrau finished 13th in 21:33, followed by Nicole Sirico (14th, 21:34) and Becky Webb (20th, 21:59).  Michele Celenza placed 23rd with a time of 22:44.

KU will be in action next when it hosts the PSAC Championships next Saturday.

At Nevins Invitational (at East Stroudsburg, PA)

Women’s Standings
1. East Stroudsburg 20, 2. Kutztown 57, 3. Drew 71, 4. Baptist Bible 108, 5. Lancaster Bible 124, 6. Cheyney 166

Kutztown Individual Results (5K)
8. Kristin Green 21:09, 9. Holly Pinkerton 21:16, 13. Katelyn Katzgrau 21:33, 14. Nicole Sirico 21:34, 20. Becky Webb 21:59, 23. Michelle Celenza 22:44