Lansing, MI – Alma College Cross Country took part in the Lansing Invitational on Friday afternoon. The women finished 6^th of 14 teams, while the men finished 8^th of 19.
 
For Alma's men, Braxton Lamey was the top finisher. The junior crossed the line in 27:13.4, and finished 35^th. The next finisher was freshman Jett Reimers, who debuted with a 28:05.1 to come home in 53^rd. Noah Murphy continued his strong early season form, pumping in a 28:37.8 to take 72^nd. He was followed closely by Haydin Sims, who finished 82^nd with a 28:53.6. Rounding out the top 5 for Alma was Jacob Campbell. The senior crossed in 93^rd with a 29:13.7.
 
Alma's women were led by a pair of rookies. Chloe Colton ran a 20:46.7, and was followed closely by Lauren Brawt, who finished in 20:55.5. The pair came in 34^th and 35^th overall. Sophia Sanford's 21:27.1 was good for 48^th place. Caleigh Winters and Sophia Dech rounded out the top 5 for Alma, and were neck and neck all the way to the line. Winters eeked out the slimmest of margins, crossing at 21:58.2, while Dech crossed at 21:58.8.
 
Alma's string of strong performances continues as the early weeks of the calendar roll by.

The Scots will be back in action at the Knight Raider Invite.