CLINTON - The Millsaps Majors Women's Cross Country Team were back in action on Friday afternoon as they competed at the Watson Ford Invitational. A few injuries cost the Majors to compete as a team, but should return in weeks to come.

"Unfortunately, Mikaela Thurber stepped in hole and twisted her ankle," said Head Coach Andy Till, "Those things happen and you just have to roll with it and she should fine and ready to race next Friday."

Sophomore Melinda Solomon turned in a great race for Millsaps, finishing 5th overall among non Division I schools with a time of 25:01.83. Junior Sara Sacks was right behind her with a time of 25:40.60 and a 7th place finish.

"Melinda Solomon had a solid race and set a new personal record for herself at Choctaw Trails," said Till. "This race should give her a lot of confidence as we prepare for conference on Oct. 27."

Junior Laney Lenox and sophomore Susan Fasano rounded out the Majors finished 20th and 21st with times of 27:57.78 and 28:34.13. 

Laney Lenox and Susan Fasano both ran very hard and set new 6km personal records," exclaimed Till. "I am very proud of both Laney and Susan, they've done a lot to help unite our women's team."

Millsaps is back at Choctaw Trails on October 13th as they will compete at the Mississippi College Open at Choctaw Trails at 9:15 a.m.