FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Cross Country will travel to St. Joseph, Missouri, as the Lions are set to compete in the MIAA Championships Saturday at the Griffon Cross Country Course.
The men's 8k race starts at 10 a.m. with the women's 6k race to follow at 11 a.m.
Evan Smith paces the Lion men with the 11th fastest time in the MIAA with a 24:32.7, which he set at the DBU Old Glory Gallop to break the program record. Trenton Smith, Angel Cordero and Adan Castillo have the next fastest times for the Lions.
The Lions posted a program best average time in their last meet with a 26:10.
For the women, Michaela Kaelin and Neveah Kangas are just seconds apart with top times of 23:18.9 and 23:20.7, respectively. Angelina Hernandez is a close third in 23:38.4.
The women also posted their fastest average time in the last meet with a 19:03 average.
Parking passes can be purchased for $10 in advance or $15 on day of the meet.
