SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Piedmont University men's & women's cross country team took on the Converse Kickoff late Friday afternoon as the only Division III team represented.
For the women's team, senior Bella Caccamo led the group, placing 70th at the meet while turning in a time of 22:50.
Freshmen Madison Worsham and Katie Payne rounded out the finishers for the meet, with Worsham running a time of 23:38.5 while Payne turned in a time of 27:23.
On the men's side, senior Layton Bradford led the group, placing 34th at this kickoff with a time of 20:49.1.
Returner Brody Geckler followed behind Bradford and turned in a time of 22:25.9.
Newcomer from the sprints side Xander Wiley made his debut this meet with a time of 28:03.2.
Up next, the Lions will take on the UNG Invite next Friday, Sept. 12 in Oakwood, Georgia.
Complete Women's Results:
Bella Caccamo – 22:50
Madison Worsham – 23:38.5
Katie Payne – 27:23
Complete Men's Results:
Layton Bradford – 20:49.1
Brody Geckler – 22:25.9
Grady Sanders – 23:01.5
Sam Maddox – 26:57.8
Keegan Ivey – 27:19.1