Clinton, Miss.- The Blue Mountain Christian University women's cross-country team put together a strong showing at the SSAC Championships on Friday morning, finishing fifth out of 10 teams while recording three personal records and two season-best performances in the 6K race.
Ella Shepherd led the way for the Toppers, earning a top 10 finish with a time of 23:55.2. Shepherd placed eighth overall in the field of 71 runners, setting the pace for BMCU.
Kaedyn Wilson followed with an impressive performance of her own, finishing 12th overall with a season-best time of 24:25.9. 
Lauren Paul continued the momentum for the Toppers, placing 27th with a personal-record time of 25:34.2.
Ruth Hutchinson added another personal-best performance for BMCU, crossing the finish line in 33rd place with a time of 26:15.5. 
Josie Meeks rounded out the team's top five with a personal-record time of 27:30.3, finishing 42nd overall.
Leah Montgomery also recorded a season-best performance, finishing 57th with a time of 29:41.4.
The Toppers' fifth-place finish highlighted a collective effort, with five runners achieving either personal records or season-best times at the conference championship meet.
 
BMCU Results
8th – Ella Shepherd – 23:55.2
12th – Kaedyn Wilson – 24:25.9 (SB)
27th – Lauren Paul – 25:34.2 (PR)
33rd – Ruth Hutchinson – 26:15.5 (PR)
42nd – Josie Meeks – 27:30.3 (PR)
57th – Leah Montgomery – 29:41.4 (SB)
 
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