Results

OAKWOOD, Ga.  – The Flagler College men's cross country team finished in sixth place at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional (10K), which was held Saturday morning on the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus.

Flagler tallied 195 points and was led by a group of three: Crisman Jones (33:36.84), Aseli Adum (33:39.42), and Connor Norton (33:40.75). The trio finished Nos. 31-33.

"I though it wasn't our best day today," said head coach Brian Beil. "I am very proud of our men for the way they carried themselves all year. We lose a big one next year in Crisman Jones, but bring back a whole lot of young fired up runners on a mission to crack the top three."

Queens University of Charlotte led the 21-team field with 32 points as it had all five point scorers finish in the top 11. The University of Mount Olive was second with 73 points and Augusta University finished third with 98 points. Those three teams will advance to the national championships.

Joshua Chepkesir of UNC Pembroke led the 150-man field with a time of 31:09.96. He just finished ahead of Luke Greer from Carson-Newman University who posted a time of 31:10.23. Both qualify to compete as individuals at the national championships. A triumvirate of runners from Queens finished in third, fourth, and fifth places.

Trenton Liberty finished in 43^rd place with a time of 33:59.04 for the Saints. Evan Fuller crossed the finish line at 34:15.70, which was good for a 53^rd place finish. Justin Greene finished in 72^nd place with a time of 34:58.62.

"They are living their lives as runners," added Beil, "which is the first and most important step toward becoming perennial contenders. I am excited to see where this group will be in another year."

Team results: 1) Queens 34; 2) Mount Olive 78; 3) Augusta 103; 4) UNC Pembroke 107; 5) Anderson (S.C.) 180; 6) Flagler 195; 7) Wingate 195; 8) Georgia College 199; 9) Columbus State 218; 10) Catawba 236; 11) Lincoln Memorial 289; 12) Lees-McRae 345; 13) Lenoir-Rhyne 372; 14) Tusculum 379; 15) Carson-Newman 387; 16) Mars Hill 419; 17) Newberry 491; 18) Clayton State 521; 19) Belmont Abbey 561; 20) King 600; 21) Lander 644; 22) Francis Marion 664.

Top 10 finishers: 1) Joshua Chepkesir (UNCP) 31:09.96; 2) Luke Greer (CNU) 31:10.23; 3) Daniel Wallis (QUC) 31:50.96; 4) Felix Wammetsberger (QUC) 31:54.24; 5) Anthony Raftis (QUC) 31:56.48; 6) Silus Kipkoech (UNCP) 31:57.30; 7) Hunter Kimball (AU) 32:01.91; 8) Noah Hulett (AU) 32:04.94; 9) Tai Smith (UMO) 32:12.20; 10) Elijah Inuwa (QUC) 32:22.64.  

Flagler members: 32) Jones 33:36.84; 33) Adum 33:39.42; 34) Norton 33:40.75; 43) Liberty 33:59.04; 53) Fuller 34:15.70; 72) Greene 34:58.62.

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