CLINTON- Courtney Aymett finished 13th and led a balanced Millsaps' squad to a fourth-place finish at the Choctaw Open in Clinton on Saturday.
Aymett ran her 5k in an impressive 20:13.28 for her 13th place finish, averaging 6:30 per mile. The Majors took on a pack mentality in this race and joining Aymett in the lead Majors' group were Melinda Solomon and Sara Sacks. Solomon was just nine seconds behind Aymett and grabbed 15th place with a 20:22.69 race and 6:33 average mile. Sacks finished 18th overall with a time of 20:40.43 and a 6:39 average mile.
The next Majors' pack was headed by Gabby Rincon and Susan Fasano. Rincon finished 37th with a time of 22:21.16, Fasano finished 40th with a time of 22:33.74 to lead the second wave. Ally Rincon and Tori Rincon finished 49th and 50th respectfully. Ally's time of 25:30.65 edged sister Tori who finished at 25:52.00.
The Majors placed fourth at the meet, averaging 21:14.26 on the day. They will now rest up and prepare for the SAA Championships on November 2nd, being hosted by Berry College.