COLFAX, Wash. – Arizona Cross Country continued their season on Friday night with the Cougar Classic hosted by Washington State at the Colfax Golf Course. The Arizona Men placed fourth overall in their first 8k of the season and the Arizona Women finished eighth in their first 6k of the season.
 
In the women's 6k, senior Alisa Lyesina led the way for the Wildcats finishing first for the team and 39th overall with a time of 21:54.6. She was followed closely by freshman Laina Friedmann, who clocked a time of 21:57.7 and placed 43rd overall. The team's third, fourth, and fifth runners were Brooklyn Hanania, Kara Mickelson, and Eleanor Korten Kamp. Besides Lyesina, it was the first official 6k completed by the other four Wildcats in their collegiate careers.
 
In the men's 8k, Gideon Mengich finished first for the team for the second consecutive competition. Mengich ended in sixth overall with a time of 23:59.4. Ian Sanchez Lopez was the team's second finisher, placing 12th with a time of 24:15.8. Cooper Quigley placed third for the team and 16th overall with a time of 24:20.9 and Michael Urbanski finished fourth for the team and 25th overall with a time of 24:29.7. The team's fifth runner was freshman Mateo Pimienta, who made his Wildcat debut. Noah Ray also clocked an 8k personal best time.
 
Overall, the Arizona Men finished fourth in a competitive field with a score of 127. The Arizona Women placed eighth with a score of 266.
 
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will be back in action for their annual home meet, the Dave Murray Invitational, on September 28 in Tucson, Ariz.
 
ARIZONA WOMEN'S RESULTS
39. Alisa Lyesina – 21:54.6
43. Laina Friedmann – 21:57.7
64. Brooklyn Hanania – 22:38.6
74. Kara Mickelson – 22:51.4
146. Eleanor Korten Kamp – 27:18.5
 
ARIZONA MEN'S RESULTS
6. Gideon Mengich – 23:59.4
12. Ian Sanchez Lopez – 24:15.8
16. Cooper Quigley – 24:20.9
25. Michael Urbanski – 24:29.7
97. Mateo Pimienta – 26:00.9
112. Noah Ray – 26:30.3
141. Ayden Schilb – 27:36.9
 
WOMEN'S TEAM SCORES
1. Gonzaga – 39
2. Boise State – 49
3. Washington State – 50
4. UC San Diego – 122
5. Eastern Washington – 152
6. Idaho – 169
7. Seattle U. – 174
8. Arizona – 266
9. Montana – 266
10. Whitworth – 317
11. Northwest Nazarene – 318
12. Lewis-Clark – 330
13. Spokane CC – 380
 
MEN'S TEAM SCORES
1. Boise State – 60
2. Washington State – 62
3. Gonzaga – 64
4. Arizona – 127
5. Eastern Washington – 134
6. Northwest Nazarene – 165
7. Idaho – 182
8. UC San Diego – 199
9. Montana – 217
10. Lewis-Clark - 231
11. Whitworth – 301
12. Seattle U. – 352
13. Spokane CC – 400
14. Walla Walla – 458
 
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