Cross Country 9/13/2024 2:22:00 PM

Bernard, Elizondo Lead Men's and Women's Teams Through Southern Showcase

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - South Alabama women were led by Charleen Elizondo to place 20th out of 48 teams and Blayton Bernard led the men's team with a personal best 26:09.7.

Bernard finished 160th in the field of 457, with Alabama's Victor Kiprop taking the individual title and helping lead Alabama to the men's team title. The men's team did not record a team score due to sickness, with only four runners competing for the Jags.

Elizondo finished 104th out of the 459 runners that finished, with Ckervie Chagot finishing 151st, and Teanna Cason and Samantha Menikeheim in 176th and 178th, then Maria Gelvez placing 212th for the women's scoring runners.

Post-Race Notes

Barlow and Doty both set PB's for the 8k
This was the debut race for Abigail Amick and Samantha Menikheim

QUOTES
Coach Parker Cowles
"I was pleased with both sides today. The men were a younger and less experienced team today, but performed well with good pace. They moved up in the field late. Carson looked good in his first race back; had good execution. I was pleased with the women today. Charleen is improving each race and Clervie saw progress. Our top five have work to do but I'm proud of the overall showing today, all things considered."

Men's Top 10 Team Finishes - 8k
1. Alabama (41); 2. Belmont (107); 3. Georgia Tech (126); 4. Kentucky (142); 5. Georgia (153); 6. Louisville (164); 7. Lee (205); 8. Anderson (263); 9. Vanderbilt (289); 10. Middle Tennessee (307)

Men's Individual Top 10 Finishes
1. Victor Kiprop, Alabama (23:25.8); 2. Ian Kibiwot, Louisville (23:33.0); 3. Dennis Kipruto, Alabama (23:35.64); 4. Hillary Cheruiyot, Alabama (23:37.60); 5. Collins Kiprop Kipngok, Kentucky (23:45.86); 6. Brian Kiptoo, Mid. Tenn. State (23:46.79); 7. Allan Kiplagat, Mid. Tenn. State (23:55.81); 8. Brian Bett, North Alabama (24:02.36); 9. Ryan Olree, Georgia (24:06.32); 10. Devin Wade, Georgia Tech (24:08.39)
160. Blayton Bernard, South Alabama (26:09.74)

South Alabama Men's Individual Finishes
160. Blayton Bernard (26:09.7); 184. Carson Barlow (26:23.9); 186. Tyler Doty (26:24.7); Luke Regan (27:27.8)

Women's Top 10 Team Finishes - 5k
1. Alabama (52); 2. Louisville (68); Belmont (86); Vanderbilt (125); Kentucky (185); Samford (225); Mississippi State (235); Lee (272); Chattanooga (331)
20. South Alabama (603)

Women's Individual Top 10 Finishes
1. Doris Lemngole, Alabama (16:03.85); 2. Pheline Cheruto, Alabama (16:35.49); 3. Faith Nyathi, Unattached (16:39.38); 4. Layla Roebke, Louisville (16:40.00); 5. Nancy Chepleting, Louisville (16:50.46); 6. Odilia Jepchumba, Mid. Tenn. State (16:52.11); 7. Rachel Soukup, Belmont (16:52.23); 8. Bria Bennis, Vanderbilt (16:56.16); 9. Addison Dorenkamp, Alabama (16:59.47); 10. Lesley Green, Chattanooga (17:02.25)
104. Charleen Elizondo, South Alabama (18:22.12)

South Alabama Women's Individual Finishes
104. Charleen Elizondo (18:22.1); 151. Clervie Chagot (18:45.7); 176. Teanna Cason (18:59.1); 178. Samantha Menikheim (19:00.7); 214. Maria Gelvez (19:29.5); 241. Macy Livingston (19:46.7); 267. Tyndal Ann Griffith (20:10.8); Kate Miller (20.22.9); 302. Abigail Amick (20:46.3); 335. Katie Giles (21:31.1); 390. Audrey Sullivan (23.32.0)

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Players Mentioned

Teanna Cason: Distan; 5' 4"; Graduate Student

Clervie Chagot: Distan; 5' 0"; Senior

Charleen Elizondo: Distan; 5' 3"; Sophomore

Maria Gelvez: Distan; 5' 4"; Sophomore

Katie Giles: Distan; 5' 1"; Sophomore

Tyndal Ann Griffith: Distan; 5' 5"; Sophomore

Macy Livingston: Distan; 5' 5"; Senior

Kate Miller: Distan; 5' 9"; Sophomore

Audrey Sullivan: Distan; 5' 3"; Sophomore

Samantha Menikheim: Distan; 5' 5"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Teanna Cason
: 5' 4"; Graduate Student
: Distan

Clervie Chagot
: 5' 0"; Senior
: Distan

Charleen Elizondo
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: Distan

Maria Gelvez
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: Distan

Katie Giles
: 5' 1"; Sophomore
: Distan

Tyndal Ann Griffith
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: Distan

Macy Livingston
: 5' 5"; Senior
: Distan

Kate Miller
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: Distan

Audrey Sullivan
: 5' 3"; Sophomore
: Distan

Samantha Menikheim
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: Distan