SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Oglethorpe's cross country teams continued their strong season Saturday at the NCAA Division III Preview, highlighted by top-10 finishes from both teams and great finishes from the Petrels' upperclassmen leaders.

Men's Highlights

Senior Zachary Benner led the way with a new personal best of 24:54.0, earning a top-eight finish in the 8k. Graduate student Ashton Deriso followed close behind, placing in the top 15 with a time of 25:16.3. Several other Petrels made their 8k collegiate debut, including:

• Jason Bredemann – 28:42.1
• Demetrius Moore – 28:42.6
• Jayden White – 29:10.4

Women's Highlights

Senior Hannah Rhodes, last year's Southern Athletic Association athlete of the week, turned in a huge personal best in the 6k, clocking 24:10.8 to place 49th overall. Freshman Kirsten Rose impressed in her first collegiate 6k, finishing 65th in 25:03.0. Other notable Petrels included:

• Elliott Baker – 26:09.8
• Mari-Rosa Colon – 26:56.5 (collegiate 6k debut)
• Evelyn Parral – 28:36.4 (PR)
• Rocio Quiroz Salem – 33:54.2 (collegiate 6k debut)
• Mehria Aziz – 35:07.4 (collegiate 6k debut)

 Up Next

The Stormy Petrels return to action Friday, Oct. 3, at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Fairburn, Georgia.