CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Members of the Washington and Lee men's cross country team finished fifth overall in the Royals Cross Country Challenge on Friday evening at McAlpine Creek Park. The Generals totaled 135 points in a strong regional field that featured Division I and II competition.
Southern Wesleyan claimed the team title with 55 points, followed by Augusta (71), UVA-Wise (104), and Belmont Abbey (111). W&L placed fifth as the top NCAA Division III program in the meet.
William Fitch led the Generals with a 19th-place finish, clocking 26:39.54 over the 8k course. Teddy Meredith was close behind in 22nd (26:48.10), with Davis Amare right on his heels in 23rd (26:48.66). Rookies Ethan Khouri (35th, 27:13.95) and John Hogan (46th, 27:32.80) rounded out the scoring five.
Jack Camp (73rd, 28:11.48), Mitchell DiMond (75th, 28:18.06), and Jaden Brighter (81st, 28:23.83) added depth for the Generals. See the full results for the invitational, HERE.
Up Next: The Generals return to action on Saturday, October 18, at the Roanoke Cross Country Invitational hosted by Roanoke College. The men's race is set for 11:30 a.m. at Green Hill Park in Salem, Va.
Team Results (Top 10)
- Southern Wesleyan – 55
- Augusta – 71
- UVA-Wise – 104
- Belmont Abbey – 111
- Washington and Lee – 135
- Wingate – 174
- Catawba – 186
- Citadel – 194
- Pfeiffer – 268
- Louisburg College – 283
W&L Individual Results
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
