Cross Country Races at Foothills Invitational

Friday, September 3

Oxford, Ala.

Troy University

Foothills Invitational

Cross Country Races at Foothills Invitational

9/3/2021 9:29:00 PM | Cross Country

By: Troy Athletics Communications

OXFORD, Ala. - Highlighted by a top-10 performance by Gracie Booher, the Troy men's and women's cross country teams opened the season at the Foothills Invitational Saturday.

Reigning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year kicked off the new season in style, placing sixth 14:46.75.

Caroline Sall and Tanner Guest round out Troy's top-three performers placing 20^th and 26^th, respectively.

The woman tallied 126 points en route to a fifth-place finish with an average time of 15:52 in the 4k trek.

On the men's side, Blake Vaughn led the way with a 13^th-place finish in the 5k. The senior was trailed by sophomore Mason Bennett, who finished just three spots behind Vaughn in 16^th.

James Brake closed out the men's side finishing 24^th in 16:36.34. With three runners for the men, Troy did not record a team score.

Next Up
The Trojans return to action on Friday, Sept. 10 in the Azalea City Class hosted by South Alabama.