Cross Country

Cowley’s cross country Coach Casey Belknap and his men’s and women’s teams had their sights set on top-10 finishes at the National Junior College Athletic Association championships in Lansing, Mich., on Nov. 10. The Tigers just missed.

Cowley’s women finished 11th overall, while the men took 12th at nationals, Cowley’s first trip ever in the sport. “Overall, it was a good stepping stone,” Belknap said. “You’ve got to start somewhere, and to finish 11th and 12th in the nation isn’t too bad. Kevin (Mcdougal), Dijana (Kojic), and Jonelle (Contreras) ran very well for the national level of competition. And Kanetria (Royal) showed improvement again. “Top 10 was our goal, so we still have some places and things to get done.” Kojic was 28th overall in 20 minutes, 42 seconds over the 5-kilometer (three-mile) race. Mcdougal finished 34th for the men in 27:36 over the 8-kilometer (five-mile) course. Cowley Individuals (Women): Dijana Kojic 28th, 20:42; Jonelle Contreras 49th, 22:08; Kanetria Royal 62nd, 23:20; Kristin Watson 63rd, 23:37; Nicole Lee 65th, 23:58. Cowley Individuals (Men): Kevin Mcdougal 34th, 27:36; Richard Brammer 60th, 29:13; Chris Schuetz 68th, 29:27; Travis Blackburn 76th, 30:04; Bobby Goodman 77th, 31:17.

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