QUINCY, Ill. - Quincy women's cross country team will return to competition on Saturday, October 24th, as the Hawks travel to St. Joseph, Missouri, for the Griffon Open.

The women's 5K race is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM at the Griffon Cross Country Course.

With the GLVC Championships approaching, the Griffon Open will give Quincy another opportunity to measure its progress against a new field of competition. The Hawks have not competed in this meet before, and as the team prepares for the postseason, Saturday's race will provide a valuable chance to continue building confidence and consistency.

Building Momentum Throughout the Season

Quincy has shown steady improvement throughout the 2026 campaign, highlighted by strong individual performances and a growing presence in the program's record books.

The Hawks opened the season at the UIS Prairie Stars Invitational, finishing fifth as a team with 102 points before returning to competition the following week.

At the Larry Young Invitational, Quincy finished sixth with 146 points, led by senior Katie Park. Park crossed the line in 19:07.3, breaking her own school record in the women's 5K.

Emily Faletti continued her development with a personal-best time of 19:51.1, shifting Quincy's 5K record book. Freshman Caroline Schoenekase also made her mark after the Brian T. Simpson Invitational, running 20:08.6 to move into sixth on the program's all-time list.

The Hawks continued their progress at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational, where Park delivered another standout performance. She won the women's 6K in 22:42.5, breaking Quincy's school record in the event.

Faletti also improved her position in the record books, running 24:21.7 to establish a new personal best, while Schoenekase finished in 25:11.0 to move into eighth in the program's 6K record book.

Mia Robnett, Ava Certa, and Lillian Fields have each played an important role in providing depth to the Hawks' lineup throughout the season. Their contributions help strengthen the team's overall performance, giving Quincy additional scoring opportunities and valuable race experience as the season progresses.

Another Opportunity Before Conference

The Griffon Open will give the Hawks another chance to carry their momentum into a new setting. With the conference championships nearing, every opportunity to gain race experience and sharpen preparation becomes increasingly important.

Competing on an unfamiliar course against a new group of runners will challenge Quincy to stay focused, execute its race plan and continue building toward the postseason.

Quincy will look to make the most of Saturday's opportunity in St. Joseph as the Hawks continue their preparation for the GLVC Championships, scheduled for November 7th.