ST. JOSEPH, MO. - The Quincy University women's cross country team competed at the Griffon Open in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Saturday, October 24th, placing 12th overall with 382 points in the 5K race.

The meet marked the Hawks' first appearance at the Griffon Open as they continued preparations for the upcoming Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships in November.

Senior Katie Park led Quincy, finishing the 5K in 19:20.3.

Sophomore Emily Faletti followed with a time of 20:01.4, while freshman Caroline Schoenekase crossed the finish line in 21:00.2 to round out the team's top three finishers.

Sophomore Mia Robnett was Quincy's fourth finisher, completing the course in 26:45.1.

Junior Ava Certa rounded out the Hawks' top five with a time of 28:44.9, contributing to Quincy's team score.

The Griffon Open provided the Hawks with another opportunity to gain race experience and continue building toward the postseason. Quincy will look to carry the lessons from its final preparations into the conference meet.

Heading Into Postseason

Throughout the season, the Hawks have continued to show progress, with several runners earning spots in the Quincy women's cross country record book through strong performances and personal bests.

Park has led the way with standout performances, while Faletti and Schoenekase have continued to make their mark with strong finishes and record-book times of their own. The team's combination of experienced upperclassmen and developing underclassmen has provided valuable contributions throughout the season.

As the team turns its attention to the GLVC Championships, Quincy will look to build on the experience gained throughout the season and carry that momentum into the postseason.

Conference championships will be on Saturday, November 7th in Springfield, MO.