CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Catawba College women's cross country team turned in a strong showing Friday evening at the Royals Challenge, highlighted by three top-20 finishes and five runners placing among the top 30 in the women's 5,000-meter Gold race.
Catawba turned in an invitational-winning performance of 66 points, 20 ahead of Furman in second (86) and Davidson (111) in third.
Senior Hannah Caudill led the way for the Catawba Indians, finishing sixth overall with a season-best time of 17:28.1. Sophomore Mandi Pollard followed closely behind, earning a 10th-place finish with a personal-best time of 17:33.7.
Junior Eden Barnwell rounded out Catawba's top-20 finishers, crossing the line in 20th place with a time of 17:52.8, marking a season-best performance.
Catawba continued to show its depth with two additional runners finishing inside the top 30. Sophomore Morgan Pollard placed 27th with a season-best time of 18:02.9, while senior Justine Sanchez followed in 29th with a personal-best mark of 18:10.4.
Freshman Eva Montanye also represented Catawba in the Gold race, finishing 81st with a personal-best time of 19:05.8.
Catawba's performance was highlighted by all six runners recording either personal-best or season-best times, with the Catawba Indians placing five runners among the top 29 finishers in a competitive field featuring programs from across the region.
The Blue and White will continue its season when it travels to Huntsville, Ala., Oct. 24 for the UAH Chargers XC Invitational.
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