HAYS, Kan. – The Regis University Men's Cross Country team competed at the Fort Hays State University Tiger Open on Saturday, earning 271 team points. The Rangers finished 11th out of 14 teams.
Colorado School of Mines claimed the team title, while Geofrey Ronoh of Iowa Western CC won the individual crown.
Lyon Craig was the top performer for the Rangers, finishing 23rd with a Regis record time of 24:57.8.
Liam Chavez finished in 25:45.5 for 41st place and 34 points. Carson Schuler posted a time of 27:17.9 taking 91st and 65 points, with John Murphy not far behind at 27:31.2 (96th, 69 points). Alex Sullivan was the final finisher for the Rangers, with a time of 29:10.2 (116th, 80 points).
Craig, Chavez, Schuler, and Sullivan all ran their best times in the meet. Chavez ran the third-best time in Ranger history.
"Our men and women executed beautiful races today," said Head Coach Willie Moore. "Lyon Craig set the 8k school record by 41 seconds on the men's side! Allie Braney set the 5k school record by 16 seconds on the women's side! Liam Chavez ran the third fastest 8k time in program history. It was a great day for the program."
The rangers now look ahead to the RMAC Championship Meet, hosted by UCCS at Monument Valley Park on October 25.
