OBERLIN, Ohio- The Baldwin Wallace cross country team returned to action after a week off at the Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble on the College North Fields at Oberlin College. The Yellow Jackets competed in the women's varsity, men's varsity and men's open races. The women finished fifth out of 22 teams, while the men finished third out of 19 teams in the varsity races. In the men's open race, the men finished seventh out of 17 teams.
Women's Varsity
The Yellow Jackets were led by sophomore
Jillian White who crossed the line in 12th place overall with a time of 23:11.9. Following behind her was
Katherine Kaster (15th) who finished in 23:22.1. Just a few steps behind her was
Amy Burchett (17th) crossing the line at 23:25.0. Trailing behind her with a time of 23:56.7 was
Allie Carey (34th). The Brown and Golds top five was rounded out by
Gabby Vennetti (80th) with a finishing time of 24:50.6.
Men's Varsity
Senior
Dillon Hach led the way for the Brown and Gold with a time of 26:16.5 finishing ninth overall. Following behind him in 25th place was
Michael Dorris who crossed the line in 26:46.8. Just a few steps behind him was
Andrew Piehler (27th) with a time of 26:47.6. Trailing behind him with a time of 26:59.0 was
Nick Swartz (35th).
Caden Buccier (67th) rounded out the top five for the Yellow Jackets with a final time of 27:30.5.
Men's Open
The Brown and Gold were led by freshman
Dominic Theodore who finished 27th place overall with a time of 28:31.8. Trailing behind him was
Griffin Boyer (33rd) who crossed the line in 28:48.2. Following close behind was
David Seymour (45th) with a final time of 29:17.6. Just a few steps behind him was
Patrick Firstenberger (54th) with a time of 29:43.2. The Yellow Jackets' top five was rounded out by
Michael Ward (57th) who crossed the finish line in 29:43.2.
A standout performance on the women's side came from
Jillian White who led the team for the second time this season. A highlight of the day on the men's side was Ward receiving a personal record.
The Brown and Gold are off next weekend and return to action on Saturday, October 31st, when they host the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships at Lorain County Community College. The women's 6k will take place at 11:00 a.m., followed by the men's 8k race at 12:00 p.m.
