Xavier runners 3rd in Asics Invitational

Xavier Prep’s cross-country team found the Asics Clovis Invitational race course in Fresno, Calif., to its liking with a third-place finish in the Girls Championship Division on Saturday (Oct. 6).

The Gators had 183 points, trailing winner Great Oak of Temecula, Calif. (84) and St. Francis of Sacramento (166).

The Xavier runners and their results in the 5,000-meter event:

Junior Mia Olsen, 23^rd (out of 158), 18:25.9; sophomore Jamie Stelnik, 30^th at 18:38.4; sophomore Sammy Braun, 42^nd at 18:59.3; senior Karina Hawkins, 44^th at 19:00.3; senior Helen Innes, 78^th at 19:32.8; senior Karli Baker, 100^th at 19:53.4, and senior Karina Smith, 121^st at 20:14.4.

Xavier’s next race will be Friday (Oct. 12) at the Titan Invitational at Crossroads Park in Gilbert.