Converse Cross Country Shows out at Live in Lou Classic
 
Louisville, Ky. – The Converse University Cross Country Team had a strong showing at the Live in Lou Classic on Saturday morning with the women's team finishing seventh overall with three new personal records being set while the men came in 11th with one new personal record. 
 
Head coach Mark Rennix thought the races went well saying, "Both programs competed very well today. As a whole, this was the best meet we've had in school history which is exciting. We are moving in the right direction and ready to gear up for the post season."
 
In the Men's 8K Silver race, junior Luis Rios Brena and graduate student Alex Sosa led the way, crossing the finish line for the Valkyries, collecting 8th and 61st place finishes with times of 25:57 and 27:07 respectively. Dre'Quan Guyton ran a new personal best, finishing as the team's third runner with a time of 27:11.
 
Men's Results (11th of 48)
8. Luis Rios Brena – 25:57
61. Alex Sosa – 27:07
67. Dre'Quan Guyton – 27:11 (PR)
113. Jaxon Wright – 27:45
197. Spenser Kirby – 28:47
212. Nathan Lucy – 29:01
Top 5 Average: 27:22
 
In the Women's 5K Blue race, sophomore Lauren Beatty led the pack and finished 36th with a time of 18:43. Ruth Spjiker set a new personal record with a time of 18:58 . Anne van den Broek, Ashley Sosa, Froukje Mons, and Paisley Stepp were able to secure new PRs as well. 
 
Women's Results (7th of 41) 
36. Lauren Beatty – 18:43
52. Ruth Spijker – 18:58 (PR)
77. Kamille Dixon – 19:17
79. Ashley Sosa– 19:19 (PR)
98. Froukje Mons – 19:27 (PR)
145. Anne van den Broek – 19:48 (PR)
252. Paisley Stepp – 20:45 (PR)
Top 5 Average: 19:09
 
 
Next up for the Valkyries
 
Converse will continue to train for the next five days with its sights set on the Royals Challenge in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 6th.