Glendale, AZ- For the second straight race, the lady's cross country team placed three runners in the top ten.  Running in just the second race of her young career, freshman Ezra Haller once again led the group with a time of 22:23 to finish 5^th place overall.  Following just seconds behind her was junior Alision Unruh who finished 8^th in a time of 22:38, and senior Kaesha Guillaume who finished 9^th in 22:44.  The three earned All-GSAC distinction for their performances.

Freshman Alexi Till was the fourth runner to cross the finish line running 36 seconds faster than she did on the same course one month ago.  Sophomore Priscilla Celis-Saldivar rounded out the top five with a time of 24:22 which was 56 seconds faster than a month ago.

Thoughts from Coach Fahsholz
"This was an all-time best performance for our lady's program.  To place three runners in the top ten is a first in program history, and for the team to finish just 3:45 behind the #3 team in the nation is a testament to the talent and work ethic of this group.  This season has had its ups and downs, but these ladies have stayed steady and kept the course.  I could not be happier or prouder for this group of ladies."

Event Details

• GSAC Championship: Women's 6K
• Team Finish: 3^rd of 8 Teams
• Team Time: 1:56.07
• Number of runners: 57
• Location: Sahuaro Ranch Park (Glendale, AZ)

Individual Finish

• Ezra Haller: 22:23 (5^th Place) All-GSAC Performer
• Alison Unruh: 22:38 (8^th Place) All-GSAC Performer
• Kaesha Guillaume: 22:44 (9^th Place) All-GSAC Performer
• Alexi Till: 23:58 (19^th Place)
• Priscilla Celis-Saldivar: 24:22 (21^st Place)
• Brennen Stephens: 27:01 (23^rd Place) 

GSAC Team Finishes

1. The Master's University – 34 points / Team Time - 1:52.22
2. Embry-Riddle – 35 points / Team Time - 1:52:08
3. Arizona Christian – 62 points / Team Time -1:56.07 
4. Soka – 130 points / Team Time – 2:18.08
5. Hope Intl – 156 points / Team Time – 2:49.55
6. OUAZ – 172 points / Team Time – 2:39.03
7. Park-Gilbert – 190 points / Team Time – 2:45.49
8. La Sierra – 195 points / Team Time – 2:48.32

Next On the Schedule
The team will await the announcement of national qualifiers set to be delivered on Tuesday.  Those who qualify will compete at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships on Friday November 21 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, FL.
Roll Storm!