Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, September 1
Shepard, Mich.
11 a.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Jeff Drenth Memorial
Photo by: Walt Middleton Photography 2021
Men's and Women's Cross Country Take Second at Jeff Drenth Memorial
9/1/2023 6:45:00 PM | Men's XC, Women's XC
Eagles place second in season-opener
SHEPHERD, MICH. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University cross country programs kicked-off its season with a quality outing, as both teams finished second at the Jeff Drenth Memorial, hosted by Central Michigan University in Shepherd, Mich., Friday afternoon, Sept. 1.
"I was really happy with the race today. It was exciting to get so many new faces out on the course for the first time. The guys executed our plan and raced the last mile really well. We are excited to get back to work for the rest of the season," said EMU men's cross country Head Coach Mark Rinker.
Senior harrier Marcus Kemp paced the Green and White men, as he placed eighth overall, crossing the finish line in 15:14.2. Immediately following Kemp was sophomore Sam Peterson and freshman Ty Dailey, who placed ninth and 10th, finishing in 15:19.3 and 15:23.2, respectively.
Lochlan Cornelius and Ronan Codyre concluded the top-15 finishers for the Eagles, as the two freshmen churned out outstanding starts to their respective collegiate cross country careers.
The men would end the day placing second, scoring 37 points in total.
"It was a decent opener for us. We still have more athletes to add to our line up but it was great to kick off the season with a solid showing. We're looking forward to putting in more work and getting better every meet," said Director of Track and Filed/Cross Country Sue Parks, regarding the women's performance.
Senior Captain Esme Davies led the charge for the women as she placed second overall, finishing in 17:15.5 to begin her senior campaign. Davies was closely tailed by junior Marta Moreno, who took third place and clocked in at 17:51.5. Tabatha Walford also secured herself a top-10 finish, placing eighth in 18:11.4.
Along with the men, the women also secured a second place finish at the Drenth, with 50 points.
MEET NOTES
Men's Team Results
"I was really happy with the race today. It was exciting to get so many new faces out on the course for the first time. The guys executed our plan and raced the last mile really well. We are excited to get back to work for the rest of the season," said EMU men's cross country Head Coach Mark Rinker.
Senior harrier Marcus Kemp paced the Green and White men, as he placed eighth overall, crossing the finish line in 15:14.2. Immediately following Kemp was sophomore Sam Peterson and freshman Ty Dailey, who placed ninth and 10th, finishing in 15:19.3 and 15:23.2, respectively.
Lochlan Cornelius and Ronan Codyre concluded the top-15 finishers for the Eagles, as the two freshmen churned out outstanding starts to their respective collegiate cross country careers.
The men would end the day placing second, scoring 37 points in total.
"It was a decent opener for us. We still have more athletes to add to our line up but it was great to kick off the season with a solid showing. We're looking forward to putting in more work and getting better every meet," said Director of Track and Filed/Cross Country Sue Parks, regarding the women's performance.
Senior Captain Esme Davies led the charge for the women as she placed second overall, finishing in 17:15.5 to begin her senior campaign. Davies was closely tailed by junior Marta Moreno, who took third place and clocked in at 17:51.5. Tabatha Walford also secured herself a top-10 finish, placing eighth in 18:11.4.
Along with the men, the women also secured a second place finish at the Drenth, with 50 points.
MEET NOTES
Men's Team Results
- Michigan State
- Eastern Michigan
- Central Michigan
- Cornerstone
- Spring Arbor
- North Central Michigan Club
- Alma
EMU Individual Results
8. Marcus Kemp – 15:14.2
12. Ronan Codyre – 15:26.6
13. Lachlan Cornelius – 15:29.3
23. Kian Wiles – 15:51.4
24. Grant Sweningson – 15:51.6
29. Joey Furlong – 15:55.0
38. Isaac Garcia – 16:07.2
Women's Team Results
- Central Michigan
- Eastern Michigan
- Michigan State
- Cornerstone
- Spring Arbor
- Alma
- Grace Christian
- North Central Michigan College
EMU Individual Results
2. Esme Davies – 17:15.5
3. Marta Moreno – 17:51.5
8. Tabatha Walford – 18:11.4
28. Faith Rono – 18:59.4
35. Chloie Musta – 19:18.1
43. Laisette Rachal – 19:30.5
48. Kiera Hansen – 19:56.0
50. Erika Van Loton – 19:57.2
60. Elena Wheeler – 20:48.5
63. Ella Garvin – 20:54.1
65. Destiney Rose – 20:57.6
75. Cara Weber – 21:55.5
84. Savanna Owens – 23:14.8
Up Next
Next on the schedule for the Eagles is the Mel Brodt Collegiate Open hosted by the Bowling Green State University Falcons, Friday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m.
2. Esme Davies – 17:15.5
3. Marta Moreno – 17:51.5
8. Tabatha Walford – 18:11.4
28. Faith Rono – 18:59.4
35. Chloie Musta – 19:18.1
43. Laisette Rachal – 19:30.5
48. Kiera Hansen – 19:56.0
50. Erika Van Loton – 19:57.2
60. Elena Wheeler – 20:48.5
63. Ella Garvin – 20:54.1
65. Destiney Rose – 20:57.6
75. Cara Weber – 21:55.5
84. Savanna Owens – 23:14.8
Up Next
Next on the schedule for the Eagles is the Mel Brodt Collegiate Open hosted by the Bowling Green State University Falcons, Friday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m.
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