SALEM, Va. — Members of the 14th-ranked  Washington and Lee women's cross country team posted a strong third-place finish at the 2025 Roanoke South Region Showdown on Saturday morning at Green Hill Park. The meet served as a key preview of the regional championship course, where the Generals will look to defend their 2024 South Region title in November.

The Generals totaled 84 points to place behind Division I East Tennessee State (31) and Ohio Northern (65) while finishing ahead of Southern Virginia (99) and Lynchburg (109) in the 23-team field.

W&L was led by first-year Maddy Morgan, who crossed 14th overall in 22:43.7, closely followed by classmate Josie Engle in 15th (22:44.3). Fellow first-years Adelaide Ellis (22nd, 23:20.8) and Amelia Weenig (27th, 23:38.4) joined sophomore Lane Smith (33rd, 23:46.2) in rounding out the scoring five. Junior Mary Gorsky (42nd, 24:06.1) and first-year Audrey Robinson (44th, 24:12.9) displaced for the Blue and White.

For W&L's first-year competitors, the meet marked their first collegiate race at Green Hill Park — the same course that will host the NCAA South Region Championships later this fall. Find the meet's full results, HERE.

Up Next: The Generals will compete at the ODAC Championships on Saturday, Nov. 1, hosted by Bridgewater College. The women's race is set for 11 a.m.

Team Results (Top 10)

• 1. ETSU – 31 (1-4-6-7-13-(31)-(127))
• 2. Ohio Northern – 65 (2-12-14-18-19-(29)-(41))
• 3. No. 14 Washington and Lee – 84 (9-10-17-21-27-(36)-(37))
• 4. Southern Virginia – 99 (5-8-15-16-55-(59)-(69))
• 5. Lynchburg – 109 (3-20-26-28-32-(47)-(52))
• 6. VCU – 219 (22-30-48-57-62)
• 7. Meredith – 225 (11-40-44-64-66-(83)-(86))
• 8. Berry – 227 (23-35-39-58-72-(78)-(98))
• 9. Milligan – 247 (34-42-43-53-75-(108))
• 10. Roanoke – 303 (25-51-61-82-84-(92)-(93))

W&L Scoring Seven

• 14. Maddy Morgan – 22:43.7
• 15. Josie Engle – 22:44.3
• 22. Adelaide Ellis – 23:20.8
• 27. Amelia Weenig – 23:38.4
• 33. Lane Smith – 23:46.2
• 42. Mary Gorsky – 24:06.1
• 44. Audrey Robinson – 24:12.9

W&L Results

• Kate Odell – 24:49.8
• Charlotte Gardner – 25:00.4
• Lily Pareso – 25:10.7
• Sofia Petrucelli – 25:54.0
• Olivia Lovan – 27:38.4

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.