No. 19 Men Take Runner-Up Finish, McIntyre Secures Second Overall for Women
The Colby Community College cross country teams turned in a solid showing this morning (Sept. 13) at the Muthama-Rogers Invitational. The team was highlighted by a runner-up finish for the men’s squad and a top-two individual finish on the women’s side.
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – The Colby Community College cross country teams turned in a solid showing this morning (Sept. 13) at the Muthama-Rogers Invitational. The team was highlighted by a runner-up finish for the men's squad and a top-two individual finish on the women's side.
The No. 19 Men's Cross County team competed in the 8K at the event. The Trojans packed tightly near the front to secure second place with 47 points. Kenan Delestre led the charge, placing fifth overall with a time of 25:56.00. He was followed closely by Japhet Kiprono and Enoha Reizabal-Bellanger, who crossed side by side for sixth and seventh in 26:09.80. Thomas Calas added a 13th-place finish in 27:36.89, while Alexandre LeRoy was right behind in 16th at 27:41.91.
On the women's side, Colby placed eighth overall with 198 points. Sophomore standout Nadine McIntyre led the effort, earning runner-up honors in the 5K with a time of 19:02.40. Laina Larson also placed inside the top 50, clocking 22:13.53 to finish 41st. She was joined in the scoring lineup by Kaylen McAtee, who ran 26:55.71 for 82nd, Antoinette Brungardt in 87th at 27:58.40, and Blanca Gallegos just a step behind in 88th at 28:01.70.
The Trojans have a couple week break and will return to action Saturday (Oct. 11) at the FHSU Tiger Open hosted by Fort Hays State University. The race will take place in Hays, KS as they continue their fall schedule.
Final Colby Men's Results
Men's 8k
5th – Kenan Delestre – 25:56.00
6th – Japhet Kiprono – 26:09.80
7th – Enoha Reizabal-Bellanger – 26:09.80
13th – Thomas Calas – 27:36.89
16th – Alexandre LeRoy – 27:41.91
74th – Dakotah Kotchuck – 30:34.43
95th – Edoney Russell – 31:56.54
114th – Junior Edouard – 34:03.14
Final Colby Women's Results
Women's 5k
2nd – Nadine Mcintyre – 19:02.40
41st – Laina Larson – 22:13.53
82nd – Kaylen McAtee – 26:55.71
87th – Antoinette Brungardt – 27:58.40
88th – Blanca Gallegos – 28:01.70
93rd – Adriana Phillips – 31:15.24