TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Auburn sophomore duo Nickson Chebii and Camila Gomes led the Auburn cross country teams to strong finishes at the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Chebii finished fourth overall in the men’s 8k race with a time of 23:22.40, while Gomes made her season debut, finishing 14th overall in the women’s 6k (20:19.00).
The men and women each had competitive showings, finishing 11th and seventh, respectively.
Racing on the Harry Pritchett Running Course, the men recorded 308 points and the women scored 191.
For the men, Chebii led the way as he’s done all season long. Competing in his third meet for the Tigers, Chebii claimed fourth place in the 8k (23:22.40).
Sophomore Joshua Kosgei was the Tigers’ second finisher, crossing 32nd overall with a time of 24:51.50. He was followed closely by junior Evan Hill, who placed 39th in 24:58.70.
Seniors Joseph Perry (26:46.70) and Rex Green (28:29.90) rounded out the men’s scoring.
On the women's side, Gomes made her season debut in Orange and Blue. Gomes outpaced 207 competitors to finish 14th in the women’s 6k with a time of 20:19.00.
Senior Gené Coetzee also earned a top-20 finish, crossing the line 16th overall in 20:30.20. The Johannesburg, South Africa native, was one of Auburn’s top two finishers for the second meet in a row.
Junior Cady McPhail posted a time of 21:06.00 for 40th overall. The fourth finisher on the women’s side was sophomore Alexandra Walsh (21:40.40). Walsh was 64th overall, and junior Audrey Dunn rounded out the scoring with a time of 21:58.20.
Making their collegiate debuts for Auburn, freshmen Ava Fields (21:58.90) and Olivia Stedl (22:33.40) ran their first 6k. Not far behind Stedl was fellow freshman Kennedy Hamilton (22:41.40), and sophomore Mary Katherine Malone ran 23:01.10.
With the conclusion of the regular season, the Tigers set their sights on the conference and regional meets.
Up Next
The Tigers will be back in action on Friday, October 31, to compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Cherokee Farm Cross Country Course.
Alabama Crimson Classic
Harry Pritchett Running Course
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Men’s Results (8k)
11. Auburn, 308 points
Individual Results
4. Nickson Chebii, 23:22.40
32. Joshua Kosgei, 24:51.50
39. Evan Hill, 24:58.70
138. Joseph Perry, 26:46.70
172. Rex Green, 28:29.90
Women’s Results (6k)
- Auburn, 191 points
Individual Results
14. Camila Gomes, 20:19.00
16. Gené Coetzee, 20:30.20
40. Cady McPhail, 21:06.00
64. Alexandra Walsh, 21:40.40
80. Audrey Dunn, 21:58.20
81. Ava Fields, 21:58.90
113. Olivia Stedl, 22:33.40
122. Kennedy Hamilton, 22:41.40
134. Mary Katherin Malone, 23:01.10