ROCK HILL, S.C. – It's championship time for both the men's and women's cross country teams. This Saturday November 2nd, the Eagles are headed to Campbell University to complete the women's 5K and the men's 8K in Buies Creek, N.C. During this season, the Eagles have improved on their personal bests and have had runners finish in the top 10 for several races. Coach Ben Paxton has some strong runners that are looking to finish at the top in the championships.
 
PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
Women: Campbell, Charleston Southern, Gardner-Webb, Hampton, High Point, Radford, UNC Asheville, Longwood, Presbyterian College, USC Upstate and Winthrop
 
Men: Campbell, Charleston Southern, Hampton, High Point, UNC Asheville, USC Upstate, Longwood, Presbyterian College and Winthrop
 
WHERE:  Campbell University (School of Osteopathic Medicine 4350 US-421 Lillington, N.C. 27546)
WHEN: Saturday, November 2nd 2019
MEN'S 8K: 10:30 a.m.
WOMEN'S 5K: 11:30 a.m.
LIVE STATS: (Men/Women)
TICKETS: Free Admission
AWARD CEREMONY: 12:30 p.m.
 
"We are the healthiest of all time… at the right time," said Coach Ben Paxton. "Looking forward to seeing senior Theo Kahler and freshman Nick Garrett finish strong for the men. As well as senior Harper Henson and sophomore Olivia Esselman lead the women's team and secure a top spot in the championships."
 
WHO TO WATCH
Leading the men's team into the Big South Conference meet, is senior Theo Kahler and freshman Nick Garrett. Kahler and Garrett will be leading eight other Eagles into the championship meet.
 
Henson and Essleman will lead the Eagles into the women's race, this Saturday. Essleman completed the 2019 Vertcross Invitational, at High Point University, in 47th place with a time of 23:46.07. Harper Henson placed 24th in the 2019 Vertcross Invitational, leaving with a time of 23:04.84.