ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Regis University cross country teams traveled south to Adams State University to compete in the 28^th annual Joe I. Vigil Invitational in Alamosa, Colorado. Both teams finished third in their respective heats with the women earning 80 points in their team scoring while the men finished with 83 points.
 
On the women's side, freshman Abigail Clarke paced Regis with a final time of 21:09.0, finishing 23^rd overall in the women's 5K race. Junior Lily Saddoris (26^th) finished next for the Rangers with a time of 21:37.6. Juniors Mikaela Taylor (29^th, 22:40.0) and McKenna Uhing (30^th, 23:02.0) as well as freshman Katrina Kelley (31^st, 24:37.5) and sophomore Julianne Pelletier (32^nd, 25:25.2) rounded out the pack for RU.
 
Jumping over to the men's 8K race, senior Bryan Martinez was the first Regis runner to cross the finish line with a time of 29:29.1 which placed him 33^rd overall in the race. Judd Ogle was the next to come in as he finished 35^th overall with a time of 30:13.2. Freshman William Oakes (38^th, 31:11.9), sophomore Ezra Weir (40^th, 35:30.9) and freshman Aaron Bennett (41^st, 38:28.4) finished out the race for the Rangers.
 
Adams State took the top spot in both races while Trinidad State Junior College came in second. Regis placed third overall in the team standings on both sides.
 
Up Next for the Rangers: The Regis University cross country teams will be back in action with a local meet coming up next. Both teams will compete in the Metropolitan State University of Denver Invitational at Washington Park in Denver on Friday, September 17.