Babson Park, Fla. -The men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Berry College (Rome, GA) over the weekend to compete in the Southeast Classic.  The Warriors placed 19^th and 21^st out of 34 men's and 35 women's teams respectively. 

On the men's side, Gabriel Barron led the way for the second consecutive week placing 64^th out of 309 competing athletes finishing the 8k course in 27:14.  After a race absence from Warriors lineup Brandon Scott was second across the line in 27:32 good enough for 86^th place.  Rounding out the scoring were Eric Kieffer (115^th, 27:57), Mateo Carreno (171^st, 28:49), and Justin Perkins (201^st, 29:23); also competing hard was freshman Deion Cossio (221^st, 29:59). 

The Lady Warriors were led again by freshman Lauren Nygren who crossed the tape in 20:48 which was good enough for 92^nd place out of 310.  Following closely behind was Katheana Jean-Baptiste finished 104^th overall in a time of 20:59.  Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Warriors were Fallon Mayer (128^th, 21:17), Stephanie Lucas (149^th, 21:37), and Venisha McIntosh (233^rd, 23:22); also putting in a strong effort was Barbara Mendes (288^th, 25:45).

The Warriors are next in action at The Sun Conference Cross Country Championship meet host by Ave Maria on Saturday November 5^th.  The meet is held on campus and admission is free.