LAKELAND, Fla. – The Flagler College women's cross-country team placed fifth out of 10 at the Ed Holloway Classic 2026, hosted at the Holloway park, tonight. The Saints were led by seniors Vivian Brezler and Natilie Bowman along with select underclassman including Ella Loest and Alison Gaston.

SAINTS FINISHERS
13. Vivian Brezler – 24:04.63
18. Ella Loest – 24:25.95
27. Jasmine Lozpez – 25:09.74
34. Alison Gaston – 25:32.95
43. Natalie Bowman – 26:27.92
51. Carolyn Cross – 26:56.49
60. Taylor Muhlbaier – 28:03.22

TURNING POINT
The Saints faced nine teams ranging from NAIA to Division I. Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southern, University of Tampa and Eckerd College were some of the institutes in attendance. Among the 10 schools were 94 competitors. Flagler managed 119 points to place sixth overall. Behind them were schools such as Saint Leo University and Barry University. 

Individually, senior Brezler finished at 13^th, as she shattered her previous 6k personal best with a new 24:04.63. Loest also finished in a reasonable 18^th place after placing a new personal best 24:25.95.

KEY STATS & NOTES

• Of the seven-point scorers, five were underclassmen.
• Brezler set a new personal record by 56.57 seconds.
• Loest set a new personal record by nearly 18.45 seconds.
• Lopez set a new personal record by 39.46 seconds.
• Brezler and Loest finished in the top 20 of Division II runners (13 & 18).

UP NEXT
Flagler will head to Huntsville, Ala. for the Chargers Invite on October 24^th at Charger Park.

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