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James Madison
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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Friday, March 5
Wilmington, N.C.
10 a.m.
James Madison University
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CAA Championship
Dukes Finish Third at CAA Championship
3/5/2021 1:17:00 PM | Cross Country
WINNABOW, N.C. – James Madison cross country earned a third-place finish at the Colonial Athletic Association Championship hosted by UNCW at the Old Fort Golf Course on Friday morning.
The Dukes racked up 90 points which was four points behind second place Northeastern. Elon took home the championship as it scored only 35 points. JMU averaged a time of 20:48 in the 6k race.
Leading the Dukes was freshman Miranda Stanhope in her first collegiate 6k race as she finished second overall in a time of 19:49.70. Stanhope was the sole Duke to earn All-CAA honors.
Following behind Stanhope was senior Brooke Manion who crossed the finish line in 19th place in 20:46.90. Rounding out the scoring for the Dukes were senior Caitlin Swanson (20:59.40), sophomore Maddy Hesler (21:10.60) and senior Kayla Connelly (21:13.50) who finished 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, respectively.
Quoting Coach Rinker
"Solid job today!' head coach Dave Rinker said. "Except for Miranda, we were too far back at the mile point, but we raced hard and gave our all. Miranda followed the race plan brilliantly. It's a great group to work with."
JMU Runners
Miranda Stanhope – 19:49.70, 2nd (ALL-CAA)
Brooke Manion – 20:46.90, 19th
Caitlin Swanson – 20:59.40, 22nd
Maddy Hesler – 21:10.60, 23rd
Kayla Connelly – 21:13.50, 24th
Jessica Cantrell – 21:30.60, 31st
Laura Webb – 21:33.20, 33rd
Clare Morelli – 22:05.60, 45th
McKenzi Watkins – 22:29.10, 53rd
Meredith Beaver – 22:30.80, 54th
The Dukes racked up 90 points which was four points behind second place Northeastern. Elon took home the championship as it scored only 35 points. JMU averaged a time of 20:48 in the 6k race.
Leading the Dukes was freshman Miranda Stanhope in her first collegiate 6k race as she finished second overall in a time of 19:49.70. Stanhope was the sole Duke to earn All-CAA honors.
Following behind Stanhope was senior Brooke Manion who crossed the finish line in 19th place in 20:46.90. Rounding out the scoring for the Dukes were senior Caitlin Swanson (20:59.40), sophomore Maddy Hesler (21:10.60) and senior Kayla Connelly (21:13.50) who finished 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, respectively.
Quoting Coach Rinker
"Solid job today!' head coach Dave Rinker said. "Except for Miranda, we were too far back at the mile point, but we raced hard and gave our all. Miranda followed the race plan brilliantly. It's a great group to work with."
JMU Runners
Miranda Stanhope – 19:49.70, 2nd (ALL-CAA)
Brooke Manion – 20:46.90, 19th
Caitlin Swanson – 20:59.40, 22nd
Maddy Hesler – 21:10.60, 23rd
Kayla Connelly – 21:13.50, 24th
Jessica Cantrell – 21:30.60, 31st
Laura Webb – 21:33.20, 33rd
Clare Morelli – 22:05.60, 45th
McKenzi Watkins – 22:29.10, 53rd
Meredith Beaver – 22:30.80, 54th
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