MARION, Ind. - No. 9 Indiana Wesleyan women's cross country got their season underway as they hosted the 2024 IWU Wildcat Twilight Invitational on Friday evening. The Wildcats finished third overall in the 20-team event. Elizabeth Barrett led the way for Indiana Wesleyan, finishing 6th with a time of 22:53. Katie Morrison also finished in the Top 25, and seven Wildcats placed in the Top 50.

WILDCAT TOP-7

• FULL RESULTS
• 6 - Elizabeth Barrett - 22:53
• 20 - Katie Morrison - 23:40
• 26 - Eden Norris - 23:52
• 28 - Cadence Traylor - 24:01
• 41 - Ella Baldwin - 24:24
• 45 - Ashlyn Kephart - 24:33
• 50 - Naomi Nelson - 24:41

TOP-5 TEAMS

• 1 - Taylor // 29 points // 1-2-4-9-13(14)(19)
• 2 - Grace // 99 points // 7-8-23-26-35(47)(49)
• 3 - Indiana Wesleyan // 111 points // 6-20-24-25-36(39)(44)
• 4 - Huntington // 117 points // 11-16-17-30-43(48)(102)
• 5 - Marian // 151 points // 3-27-33-38-50(52)(62)

BEILER PERSPECTIVE

• "We were very blessed to open up the season on our home course with great community support from alumni, friends, and family," said Brody Beiler, Head Cross Country Coach. "Our ladies had a solid opener overall. We had some individuals with exciting performances, as well as a few pieces to work through as we keep our eyes fixed on November."

LOOKING FORWARD

• The Wildcats will travel to Missouri University and Columbia, Mo for the Gans Creek Classic on Friday, September 27. 

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