IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Illinois State University Cross Country team completed its first race of the 2024 season, Friday afternoon at the Hawkeye Invitational at the Ashton Cross Country Course.
Sophomore Trixie Johnson paced the Redbirds in the women's race with a mark of 15:34.7 to finish 26th. Freshman Madison Harmsen kicked off her college career with a time of 16:07.7 to cross the line 34th, the highest finisher amongst freshmen. Freshmen Ashlyn Smith (16:26.6) and Amanda Pocica (16:50.4) also made their collegiate debuts.
Sophomore Blake Oleson led the way on the men's side, setting a mark of 18:46.