MEET RESULTS | CCC RELEASE

Gordon College Women's Cross Country faced off against the eight other Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) teams at Rotary Park in Biddeford, Maine as the University of New England Nor'easters hosted the Conference Championship this afternoon. The Fighting Scots took fifth place with a score of 109 on the afternoon, improving their sixth place finish from a season ago. Suffolk came in first place (33), followed by U. of New England (74), Roger Williams (79), Endicott (95), Gordon, Salve Regina (161), Wentworth (196), and Western New England (198).

Junior standout Rachel Brennan took home the crown after crossing the finish line of the challenging 6k course in 22:55.7. Also finishing in the top-ten was Carolyn Day who earned herself a ninth place finish as the sophomore booked a time of 24:32.5. Caroline Piorkowski was next to finish for the blue and white as the rookie came in 19th place after recording a time of 25:27.8, followed by classmate Kimberly Poulos (27:03.8), and wrapping up the top-five runners on the day was Annabel Smith whose time of 27:47.4 put her in 47th place. 

Additionally, Brennan took home the CCC Runner of the Year honors and Day earned a spot on the All-CCC Team after finishing in the top 15. The Fighting Scots also were recognized for their sportsmanship with the CCC Sportsmanship award.