MARION, Ind. – No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan University men’s cross country finished a mere seven points (71-78) behind No. 2 St. Francis (Ind.) at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge. Jesse Saxton and Chris Maxon continue to lead the Wildcats with top-five finishes but had great support by Adrien Howard, Jared Williams, and Landon Miller who all finished in the top-25 with times of 26:11 or better.

EVENT VITALS

Team Finish:  Indiana Wesleyan – 2nd of 19
Number of Runners:  234
Location:   Grand Rapids, Michigan

TOP 7

No. 1:  Jesse Saxton:  2nd, 25:12
No. 2:  Chris Maxon:  5th, 25:20
No. 3:  Adrien Howard:  22nd, 26:08
No. 4:  Jared Williams:  24th, 26:11
No. 5:  Landon Miller:  25th, 26:11
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No. 6:  Josh Brocato:  40th, 26:32
No. 7:  Matthew Ruppert:  42nd, 26:34

ON THE COURSE

1.  #2 St. Francis   71
2.  #7 Indiana Wesleyan   78
3.  #13 Cornerstone   125
4.  #12 Aquinas   141
5.  #15 Shawnee State   167
6.  #11 Taylor   209
7.  #22 Rocky Mountain   224
8.  #RV Madonna   226
9.  Campbellsville   236
10.  #RV Cumberlands   264

COACH FOSS SAYS…

“Seven points between the NAIA’s second ranked team and us. We continue to improve and gain ground on our opponents. Four weeks left of quality training and closing gaps makes the National Championship very interesting.”

UP NEXT FOR MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Indiana Wesleyan races again in two weeks at the Crossroads League Championship. The meet is hosted this year by Taylor in Upland, Indiana.