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The Augusta women’s cross country team achieved a notable ninth-place finish at the Queen City Invitational. With a total of 258 points in the competitive 5K race, they ranked as the second-highest Division II program. Freshman Gabriella Burton led the team, while senior Madison Thomas earned individual accolades as Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week. The upcoming Bobcat Invitational presents another opportunity for the Jaguars to build on their solid performance, as they aim for success in the Peach Belt Conference.
Augusta, GA – The Augusta women’s cross country team secured a competitive ninth-place finish at the Queen City Invitational held on September 12, 2025. The team accumulated a total of 258 points in the 5K race, marking them as the second-highest Division II program in the competition. With a combined total race time of 1:37:20, Augusta averaged 19:28 per runner, showcasing a strong performance against a diverse field of competitors.
Freshman Gabriella Burton led the charge for the Jaguars, finishing in 64th place with a commendable time of 19:13.5. Close on her heels, senior Grace Gyetko crossed the line in 67th place at 19:20.6, while fellow freshman Amelia Ogden secured 69th with a time of 19:23.3. The team’s scoring positions were rounded out by senior Josabeth Graciano in 88th at 19:41.0 and junior Elkin Regina in 89th with a finish of 19:42.5. Notably, there was only a 29-second gap among Augusta’s top five finishers, demonstrating their depth and collective effort on the course.
The Jaguars faced off against several regional rivals during the invite, besting teams including Wingate, who finished 11th with 284 points, and USC Upstate, who placed 12th with 295 points. Augusta also outperformed Peach Belt Conference competitors like USC Aiken in 18th place with 514 points and Francis Marion, who finished in 20th with 617 points.
In addition to the team’s overall performance, senior Madison Thomas garnered individual recognition by being named Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week. She clocked in at 18:30.22 to finish 47th in the race, marking her as the runner with the fastest 5K time within the Peach Belt Conference for this season.
Upcoming for the Augusta women’s cross country team is the Bobcat Invitational, scheduled for September 26, 2025, where they will look to build on their solid performance at the Queen City Invitational.
Prior to the season, the Augusta women’s cross country team was projected to finish second in the Peach Belt Conference according to the preseason coaches’ poll. They amassed a total of 89 points and received one first-place vote. Flagler College topped the poll with 98 points and nine first-place votes, while North Georgia followed closely in third with 84 points and one first-place vote.
Last season, the Jaguars ended as the runners-up at the Peach Belt Conference Championship and finished sixth during the NCAA Southeast Regional. The coaching staff, led by Head Coach Jacob Burgamy, is optimistic about the team’s potential, as it retains a strong roster that includes two All-Conference selections.
The recent performance underscores Augusta’s commitment to excellence in cross country, reflecting the team’s dedication as they continue their season. With fresh talent and experienced runners, the Jaguars are well-positioned to make significant strides in upcoming competitions.
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