JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels opened their 2026-27 season Friday morning at the Jacksonville Foothills Invitational with strong showings across both the men's and women's squads, highlighted by several promising collegiate debuts.

Men's Highlights

• Sophomore Jason Bredemann led the Petrels in the 5k with a time of 17:17.1.
• Graduate student Jack Dollar followed with a personal best time of 17:55.0.
• Freshmen Selvin Perez Martinez and Aspen Goss opened their collegiate careers with times of 18:15.7 and 18:28.4, respectively.

Women's Highlights

• Sophomore Tallulah Newell opened her college career and led the women's side with a 5k time of 19:34.6.
• Sophomore Mari-Rosa Colon followed with a time of 22:29.9.
• Freshmen Alana Harp and Andrea Akwete also made their collegiate debuts, finishing in 22:56.9 and 25:16.0, respectively.

Up Next

The Stormy Petrels will travel to Dahlonega, Georgia, for the University of North Georgia Cross Country Invitational on Friday, Sept. 18.