The ICC Cross Country teams were led by freshmen Billy Miller and Darce Knapp Friday at the Bradley Open run on the familiar grounds of Detweiller Park. In only his first 8000 meter race, Billy's time of 27:03 cracked the all-time top ten times for men, the first time that an ICC runner has done that in his first race. Billy finished in 24th place among college runners. He was followed by a pack of three improving sophomore runners - Justin Phillis, in 60th place, Scott Perry in 66th, and Carl Pflederer in 73rd. Justin and Scott cracked the 29 minute barrier with Carl just over it. Rounding out the scorers for the 8th place (and top JC team) was Joe Klumb in 95th place. Right behind him was the rapidly improving Maris Mednis in 96th.
Darce led the women, who once again were running without a full team. Her time of 21:14 placed her in the 35th position. She was pushed most of the race by sophomore Kelsey Holsapple, who finished in 38th place. Sam Conlee, in 49th place, and Hannah Griffin, hampered by the flu, also finished in the top half of the field. Darce was the top junior college finisher in the race.
Next meet: Friday, September 14. Illinois Intercollegiates, ISU Golf Course. Women's Championship race, 5:00pm, Men's championship race, 5:35pm.
Directions: I-74 to I-55 north. Take Bus 51 exit South (Main St.) to Gregory Street (stop light). Turn right (West). The course is on Gregory St. at Adelaide, just past the Normal Fire Dept.
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