Mount Berry, GA – The Millsaps Cross Country teams finished another positive race this past weekend in Mount Berry, Georgia.

The Berry Invitational, which featured over 300 men's and women's runners marked the fourth race of the season for the Majors.  Friday's solid race by both Millsaps cross-country teams sets up an important race in two weeks for the SAA Championships.

Over 170 contestants ran in the women's 6k race.  Senior Theresa Woehnker led the Majors with a time of 26:06 while junior Gabby Rincon finished close behind with a time of 27:23 for the race.  Freshmen Miranda Gaupp and Emma Hurstell completed solid races with respective times of 27:38 and 28:44.  Junior Ally Rincon finished with a positive time of 28:48 as well.  Sophomore Serena Tolar completed a successful race for the women's cross country team with a time of 33:21.  As a team overall, the Majors posted a total time of 2:18:41.

In the men's 8k race, over 150 runners competed for the second meet of the day.  Senior Ken Newburger led Millsaps with a time of 27:30.  Sophomore Michael Sullivan completed a solid time of 28:25 while senior Jared Allen finished with an overall time of 29:29.  Freshman Ben Wright finished another positive race for the Millsaps men's cross country team with a time of 34:36.

Overall, it was another positive showing for both Millsaps cross-country teams.  Last Friday's race proved to be a great lead in to the Southern Athletic Association Championships, which takes place on Halloween.

Next up for the Majors cross-country teams is another conference race on the road.  The Majors will head to Danville, Kentucky for the SAA Championships Saturday, Oct. 31st.