Friday, March 5
Macon, Ga.
11 a.m.
University of North Florida
at
2020 ASUN Championship
Preview: ASUN Women's Cross Country Championship
3/4/2021 10:19:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
JACKSONVILLEÂ -Â The North Florida women's cross country team travels to Macon, Ga., Friday for the ASUN Women's Cross Country Championship.
"Both of our squads have ran a lot miles and put many hours of work in anticipation of competing in an ASUN Championship," said Head coach Jeff Pigg. "After opting out of indoor track we are very excited to head to a meaningful championship. Opting out of indoor made the most sense for our team and now it is finally time to race. When things were first shut down we began to talk about how we would emerge."
Coach Pigg added, "This group of runners have put in the work. It was up to each individual to do their part for the team even though they were quarantined and training alone. They met the challenge as we have seen since being back on campus. They have grown in many ways throughout the pandemic and there is a greater appreciation for the opportunity to line up and race!"
LAST TIME OUT
The women's cross country team finished second in an eight-team field in the Women's Gold 6K at the FSU Winter Classic. Freshman Mia McLain led the Ospreys with a 25th place finish and time of 22:47.8 in her first 6K.
MAKING STRIDES
The North Florida women's lineup features Camryn Cooney, Grace Gumpel, and freshman Mia McLain, the team's top three runners in both the CSU Invitational and the FSU Winter Classic.Â
THE FIELD
The meet includes USTFCCCA Regionally Ranked Lipscomb and Liberty. Liberty ranks fifth in the southeast region while Lipscomb ranks 11th in the south region. Both teams received first place votes in the ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll, with Lipscomb picked first and Liberty second. North Florida was picked fourth in the preseason poll.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00 a.m. – Women's 5K
12:00 p.m.  – Men's 8K
*Awards to follow
PIGG'S POINTS
"In regular season meets Camryn Cooney and Grace Gumpel did a good job up front for us. Veterans Sadie McLaughlin and Raquel Lespasio have continued to perform at a top-five level, each developing into better runners. Freshmen Mia McLain and Billie Castillo have made a very nice transition to college and have stepped up to our top five. Lydia Van Dijk has returned to her usual high level and will compete in her first meet this Friday." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
OSPREYS SCHEDULED TO COMPETE
Billie Castillo
Camryn Cooney
Grace Gumpel
Magnolia Lake
Raquel Lespasio
Sadie McLaughlin
Mia McLain
Chelsey Oliver
Lydia van Dijk
"Both of our squads have ran a lot miles and put many hours of work in anticipation of competing in an ASUN Championship," said Head coach Jeff Pigg. "After opting out of indoor track we are very excited to head to a meaningful championship. Opting out of indoor made the most sense for our team and now it is finally time to race. When things were first shut down we began to talk about how we would emerge."
Coach Pigg added, "This group of runners have put in the work. It was up to each individual to do their part for the team even though they were quarantined and training alone. They met the challenge as we have seen since being back on campus. They have grown in many ways throughout the pandemic and there is a greater appreciation for the opportunity to line up and race!"
LAST TIME OUT
The women's cross country team finished second in an eight-team field in the Women's Gold 6K at the FSU Winter Classic. Freshman Mia McLain led the Ospreys with a 25th place finish and time of 22:47.8 in her first 6K.
MAKING STRIDES
The North Florida women's lineup features Camryn Cooney, Grace Gumpel, and freshman Mia McLain, the team's top three runners in both the CSU Invitational and the FSU Winter Classic.Â
THE FIELD
The meet includes USTFCCCA Regionally Ranked Lipscomb and Liberty. Liberty ranks fifth in the southeast region while Lipscomb ranks 11th in the south region. Both teams received first place votes in the ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll, with Lipscomb picked first and Liberty second. North Florida was picked fourth in the preseason poll.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00 a.m. – Women's 5K
12:00 p.m.  – Men's 8K
*Awards to follow
PIGG'S POINTS
"In regular season meets Camryn Cooney and Grace Gumpel did a good job up front for us. Veterans Sadie McLaughlin and Raquel Lespasio have continued to perform at a top-five level, each developing into better runners. Freshmen Mia McLain and Billie Castillo have made a very nice transition to college and have stepped up to our top five. Lydia Van Dijk has returned to her usual high level and will compete in her first meet this Friday." -- Head coach Jeff Pigg
OSPREYS SCHEDULED TO COMPETE
Billie Castillo
Camryn Cooney
Grace Gumpel
Magnolia Lake
Raquel Lespasio
Sadie McLaughlin
Mia McLain
Chelsey Oliver
Lydia van Dijk
Players Mentioned
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