October 7, 2017

T-Birds Finish 3rd at South Plains

The NMJC Thunderbird Cross Country team competed at the South Plains Invitational, the team finished 3rd place.

The NMJC Thunderbird Cross Country team competed at the South Plains Invitational, the team finished 3^rd place. The meet was won by NAIA power Wayland Baptist. The battle for 2^nd place was close, but the T-Birds lost to host school South Plains by 3 points. "We ran well today" commented Coach Becker. "We would have liked to get South Plains, but we will continue to keep working hard".

Individually, Esther Gitahi continued her outstanding season by winning the individual championship. "We are working hard and Esther showed today that she is a smart runner". "She ran a very controlled race today and that was good to see" added Coach Becker. Teresha Jacobs continued to be very consistent running in the top ten (7^th Place). She has been in the top ten each race this season. Sharon Jerono and Cynthia Kipserem ran back to form placing 12^th and 13^th. Finally, making great improvements were Abbigale Butler and Christine Moss. Both running big season best times.

NEXT UP: The T-Birds will be back in action next Friday (October 13^th) at the University of Southwest Invitational.

Wayland Baptist 42 points
South Plains 77 points
New Mexico Junior College 80 points
Lubbock Christian 94 points
Western New Mexico 137 points
NMMI 152 points
Ranger 153 points
UTPB 157 points
Odessa 235 points
University of Southwest 270 points

1^st Esther Gitahi 18:27

7^th Teresha Jacobs 19:34

12^th Sharon Jerono 20:02

13^th Cynthia Kipserem 20:03

60^th Abbigale Butler 23:34

61^st Christine Moss 23:42