WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The West Liberty University women's cross country team placed seventh Friday at the Atlantic Region Preview, hosted by Winston-Salem State University.

The Hilltoppers finished seventh in the 10-team field, which included several teams from throughout the Atlantic Region. West Liberty was led by senior Lacey Dimit, who finished 26th overall in the 6K race with a time of 24:30.2.

Freshman Kaylee Onder followed Dimit across the finish line, placing 34th in 25:12.8.

Sophomore Naomi Young was next for the Hilltoppers, finishing 40th in 25:25.1, while freshman Josie Lesnansky placed 42nd in 25:32.0.

Sophomore Kenzie Upole rounded out West Liberty's top five, finishing 54th in 26:25.6.

The Hilltoppers also had four additional runners compete individually. Junior Emily Dunlevy placed 58th in 26:46.3, sophomore Katie Rutherford was 67th in 27:47.3, freshman Olivia Shetler finished 72nd in 28:37.2 and sophomore Gretchen House crossed 73rd in 28:40.6. Sophomore Makayla Carter placed 76th in 30:02.9.

East Stroudsburg won the team championship with 45 points, followed by Point Park (55), Fayetteville State (87), Glenville State (99), West Virginia Wesleyan (121) and Winston-Salem State (162). West Liberty finished seventh, followed by Concord, Salem (N.C.) and Livingstone.

The Atlantic Region Preview provided the Hilltoppers with another opportunity to compete against regional opponents as they continue preparing for the championship portion of the season.

West Liberty will return to action Oct. 10 at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational in Pittsburgh, Pa. The meet is scheduled for a 10 a.m. start.



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