FOLLOW LIVE: Cross Country competes in ODAC Championships at 11 a.m.

10/29/2022 9:00:00 AM | By: Landon Hendrix/Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant

Averett at a Glance: In the Rooney Invitational, Averett finished fourth overall as a school. Junior Anthony Ponce-Mexicano broke a school record in the 5k event with a scorching time of 16:19, which ultimately landed him a first place spot in the event. Ponce-Mexicano's performance also earned ODAC Runner of the Week honors. Freshman Keith Johnson had an impressive showing as well, landing a top-10 spot in the race with a 17:46.3 time. In the Roanoke College Invitational, Averett placed 12th as a team. Ponce-Mexicano broke another school record when he posted a 25:28.5 time in the 8k event, which placed him sixth overall.

At the Event: "We are excited to be competing at our university's first ever ODAC championship meet", said Matt Logan, Averett director of cross country/track & field. "We will need everyone to run well. Depth is a real issue for our group. We hope Tony will compete for a first team spot, but it will really be our three to five guys that will determine where we finish as a team. It's championship season and we have been preparing all year to run fast at this meet. I'm curious to see how we compete."