Men's Cross Country | 10/21/2023 5:45:00 PM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich- The Montana Tech men's cross country team finished 7^th at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge XC Invitational.

In an incredibly talented field #17 Montana Tech finished higher than any Frontier program in attendance with 269 points, edging out Rocky Mountain who finished in 8^th, and Carroll College who finished 11^th. There were a total of 27 teams in attendance, with 243 individual runners on the men's side.

The team trophy was taken by #1 ranked Indiana Wesleyan, who finished with a total of 40 points, placing four runners in the top 10.

The Orediggers were paced by Justin Morgan who finished 13^th overall, finishing the 8Km course in a time of 25:07.40. Edwin Kipainoi crossed in 16^th place overall, with a time of 25:10.70. Benjamin Zerr crossed in 26^th, Derek Schultz crossed in 129^th, and Aidan Vlasaty crossed in 131^st.

The Individual victory went to Jackson Wilson from Rocky Mountain College. Second place was grabbed by Serhiy Shevchenro from Cumberlands College, and 3^rd through 5^th places were held by runners from Indiana Wesleyan.

Full results can be viewed HERE.

The Orediggers will return home to ready themselves for the Frontier Conference Championships, Friday November 3^rd in Great Falls.