WT RESULTS
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Johnson, Kan. – The No. 12 West Texas A&M men's cross country team hosted the Buffalo Stampede at The Range on Saturday morning. The Buffs placed second with 45 points finishing behind New Mexico-Highlands with 30 points. Colorado-Colorado Springs took third (52), followed by Wayland Baptist (102), Lubbock Christian (131) AND Oklahoma Panhandle State (175). Highlands Collins Kirui was the individual winner covering the 5.15 mile course in 25:01.01.
"Our top three competed really well today," men's head coach
Darren Flowers said. "We need to continue to improve with the younger guys and close the gap from 1-5. I am really looking forward to seeing the entire squad compete at the Chile Pepper in a couple of weeks. It will really give us an idea of where we stand as a team."
Blake Whalen was the top finisher for the Buffs finishing second overall covering the 5.15 mile course in 25:49.65. Whalen was followed closely by
Jamie Taylor-Caldwell (fourth, 26:08.19) and
Tyson Wieland (sixth, 26:20.13).
Darin Allen finished 16
th (27:11.91),
Reid Splawn was 25
th (27:36.86),
Miguel Mendez was 29
th (27:57.68) and
Matthew Schleder finished out the top seven in 31
st (28:07.93).
Derek Wieck (32
nd, 28:12.27) and
Jacob Suchors (33
rd, 28:30.25) were the final two runners for WT.
The Buffs will return to action on Oct. 3, at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark.
