ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Clark University women's cross country began their 2023 campaign on Saturday morning from Highland Park in the 3k event and placed fourth overall.
Coach Mauro's Thoughts
Coco had an amazing race coming in 8th overall with a time of 12:50! She looked strong and in control! Siobhan had an amazing race! She started out strong with the help of her teammate Emma! Emma also had a great first race as a cougar! Abbie was not far behind Siobhan! The two worked well together throughout the race! I am excited for what this dynamic duo is going to accomplish this season! Emmy had a strong performance as well! She unleashed that famous Emmy kick finishing strong! Fatima and Emma killed their first collegiate races! With nerves at the start they both looked calm, cool, and collected throughout the race! They both walked away with a great start to the season and a race to be proud of! Lily V and Wynne finished strong together! Working as a team they could not be stopped! Meg had a strong race that went out hard! This season holds nothing but promise for Meg! Julia, Nani, and Mo were the ultimate support system! They made sure lunch was delivered, offered comforting words, and arguably the best cheering on the course! Again, a great day to be a Cougar!
How it Happened
- First-year Nicole Steele led Clark as their top finisher, clocking a time of 12:50.50, which placed eighth overall.
- Sophomore Siobhan Connolly also posted a top-25 finish with a mark of 14:16.00 and second among the scarlet and white.
- Fellow sophomore Abigail Gahagan finished 28th overall and third among the Cougars with a time of 14:35.60.
- Sophomore Emmy Udry placed fourth on the squad and 32nd overall with a mark of 14:55.90.
- First-years Fatima Soussi (15:05.00) and Emma Larson (15:13.20) made their Clark debuts and placed 36th and 37th respectively.
- Junior Wynne Dromey (15:46.60), first-year Lily Vincent (15:49.70), and senior Megan Gohn (16:24.40) also made their season debuts for the Cougars.
What's Next
The scarlet and white will return to action on Saturday morning when they compete at the Smith Invitational beginning at 10:00 a.m.
