MT. BERRY, GA- Three Majors finished in the top-40 and the Majors finished sixth overall at the Berry Invitational on Saturday.
Ben Parva, Ken Newburger and Jared Allen each posted a time of 28 minutes or better to lead the Majors on Saturday. Parva ran a 27:00.6 in the 8k race to finish 13th overall. Newburger was not far behind, finishing 26th overall with a time of 27:31.1 and Allen finished 39th at 28:00.5.
"We ran really well today, proud of how we competed out on the course," coach Andy Till said. "This was a big race for us, it is the first time we have had three guys meet or beat 28 minutes in the 8k this season."
Millsaps got strong races from Travis Hebeler, who finished 75th overall at 29:12.1, freshman Michael Sullinvan (101st, 30:06.6) and Sam Martin (107th, 30:36.6). The Majors' overall score of 254 placed them sixth overall in a strong field.
The Majors will take the next weekend off as they prepare for the Southern Athletic Association's conference championships. Race day is November 1st in Huntsville, Alabama.