SFIS Alum Christian Gering qualified for the DII Championships this past Saturday in Denver, Co. Photo by Brianna Archuleta/Sports Fanatic Photography.
It was a successful day for New Mexico Alumni at the DII South Central Regional. In addition to Christian Gering qualifying for his second consecutive National Championship, Aztec Alum Rachel Kresl helped Adams State to a team victory with her runner-up finish.
November 16, 2014 - November 23, 2014
NAIA National Cross Country Championships
November 22, 2014 in Lawrence, KS
5,000 Meter Run
- Women - Chelsie Reid (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) 20:44.40 SB;
8000 Meter Run
- Men - Tony McCabe (Haskell Indian Nations University) 28:33.00;
NCAA DII South Central Region
November 22, 2014 in Denver, CO
10,000 Meter Run
- Men - Christian Gering (Fort Lewis College) 32:54.00 SB; Armando Rueda (West Texas A&M) 33:22.00 SB; Tyler Saiz (Western State Colorado University) 33:44.00 SB; Stephen Carbajal (New Mexico Highlands University) 34:06.00 SB; Jacob Lozano (Eastern New Mexico University) 34:10.00 SB; Zak Kennison (Colorado Mesa University) 35:09.00 SB; Mike Walker (Fort Lewis College) 35:22.00 SB; Alonzo Chavez (New Mexico Highlands University) 35:56.00 SB; Sam Roybal (New Mexico Highlands University) 36:47.00 SB;
6,000 Meter Run
- Women - Rachel Kresl (Adams State University) 22:31.00; Jenna Thurman (Adams State University) 23:04.00; Amber Saiz (Eastern New Mexico University) 23:40.00; Coley Norcross (Eastern New Mexico University) 24:06.00; Ashley Branch (New Mexico Highlands University) 26:50.00; Amanda Ortzow (New Mexico Highlands University) 28:30.00;
NCAA Division III (DIII) Cross Country Championships
November 22, 2014 in Wilmington, OH
8000 Meter Run
- Men - Corey Purcella (Pomona-Pitzer) 24:59.00 SB;