MOBILE, Ala. - The Millsaps Majors Women's Cross Country Team was back in action on Saturday morning at the Azalea City Classic in Mobile. The Millsaps Women's Cross Country Team competed in their first 6K of the season against Division I, II, & III schools and finsihed 11th out of 15 schools and first among all Division III teams.

Junior Haley Brown lead the Majors in a great time of 24:34.19 for a personal record and a 33rd place finish. Sophomore Melinda Solomon wasn't far behind placing in 35th with a time of 24:46.17 which was also a personal record.

"(Haley) and (Melinda) both PR'd with great time," said Head Coach Andy Till. "This was a breakthrough race for Melinda and I am very proud of her progression."

Junior Sara Sacks was next for the Majors with a 54th place finished and a time of 25:44.33. Rounding out the Majors were sophomore Mikaela Thurber with a time of 26:47.49, junior Laney Lenox with the time of 28:23.95, and sophomore Susan Fasano with a time of 31:15.53.

"Sara was a little off, but she rallied and gave her best effort under the circumstances," added Till. "The women's team is really coming together and they are beginning to share the load of leadership and see the big picture."

Millsaps finished ahead of schools such as William Carey, Jackson State, Spring Hill, and Tougaloo. The team was very pleased with the event and their hospitality.

"Everyone ran well and I am proud how they competed against Division I competition," explained Till. "South Alabama put on a great meet and Brookley Pines is a very scenic course, we definitely plan on returning."

The Majors return to action on September 29th as they head to Memphis to compete in the Rhodes Invitational. First run is set for 10:00 a.m.