COLUMBIA, Mo. – The men's and women's cross-country team traveled down to Missouri to compete in the Gan's Creek Classic hosted by Missouri. Both teams had a little taste of what to expect at nationals as this course will be host to the NAIA National Championship in a little under two months. Jamin Thompson led the way for the men's side, posting a time of 25:24.1 to finish 68^th among division one competitors. Kori Baumann led the way for the women's side, placing 50^th with a time of 22:48.4. Overall, the Golden Eagles saw 31 different PR's throughout the day. Cross Country will be back in action in under a month as they will compete in Grand Rapids on October 26.
 
Men's Results: 15^th of 29
In a loaded field of competitors, the Golden Eagles came away with three times under 26 and two under 27 to round out the top five times. Jamin Thompson led the way once again for Cornerstone with a season's best 8K time of 25:24.1. Peyton Tipton came in with a 25:42.4 and Isaiah Jacobs with a 25:57.6 as the other times under 26.
 
Top Five:
Jamin Thompson – 25:24.1 – 68th
Peyton Tipton – 25:42.4 – 95th
Isaiah Jacobs – 25:57.6 – 117th
Ethan Krampe – 26:04.4 – 129th
Chase Holwerda – 26:12.4 – 147th
 
Women's Results: 6^th of 28
The women impressed in a loaded field of competition, finishing in sixth place thanks to three runners under 23 minutes in the 6K. Kori Baumann led the way with a time of 22:48 as Emma Moore was right behind her with a time 22:50 and Jacie Remtema at 22:56.
 
Top Five:
Kori Baumann – 22:48.4 – 50th
Emma Moore – 22:50.5 – 53rd
Jacie Remtema – 22:56.4 – 61st
Elise Conkel – 23:29.3 – 89th
Emma Steele – 23:37.3 – 100th
 
 
What's Next?
Cross Country will compete in just under a month as they will race in the NAIA Challenge in Grand Rapids on October 26.
 
Cross Country Contact: Jonny Strube
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