TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Flagler College men's and women's cross country team wrapped up their second race of the season. Led by sophomore Belicia O'Grady and Natalie Bowman, the Saints placed 20th overall. 
 
SAINTS FINISHERS 
127. Belicia O'Grady - 24:31.37 
138. Natalie Bowman - 24:54.5 
154. Ripley Penney- 25:14.2 
157. Sofia Galvan - 25:16.5 
171. Jasmine Lopez - 25:49.2 
181. Carolyn Cross - 25:49.2 
191. Taylor Muhlbaier – 26:55.3 
194. Nicolas Restrepo – 30:13.1 
 
 
TURNING POINT 
Flager got the chance to preview the Apalachee Regional Park ahead of next week's meet, the FSU XC Invitational. Seven Saints represented Flagler's women's side while one lone male in freshman Nicolas Restrepo represented the men's side. Restrepo made his collegiate debut in the 8k running 30:13.1. Running a full squad, the Saints placed 20th overall, running a 6k with an average time of 25.09. Running her second meet of the season at first 6k, Belicia O'Grady clocked in the fastest time for Flagler at 24:31.37. Fellow sophomore Natalie Bowman was the final Saint to run sub 25 as she finished in 24:54.5. A stacked race, the Saints faced Division I powerhouses Florida State University and Miami University. Among Division II schools, Flagler faced Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Southern College and Tampa University. 

 
KEY STATS & NOTES 

• All seven runners from the women's side competed at the VSU Border Clash. 

• This is the first race that O'Grady has competed in where she was the fastest Saint. 

• Sofia Galvan ran a new career best by 42 seconds. 

• Among both teams, five saints ran their first collegiate 6k. 

UP NEXT 
Flagler will head back to Tallahassee, Florida for the FSU XC Invitational on Oct. 9 at the Apalachee Regional Park. 
 
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