News Summary
Augusta senior Madison Thomas has earned recognition as the Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week following her impressive performance at the Queen City Invitational. With a finish time of 18:30.22 in the women’s 5K event, she ranks highest in the Peach Belt Conference for the season. The Augusta women’s cross country team finished ninth overall, demonstrating their strength amidst a competitive field, especially against Division I programs. The Jaguars will next compete at the Bobcat Invitational, looking to build on their recent success.
Augusta Senior Honored as Conference Runner of the Week
Augusta, GA – Augusta senior Madison Thomas has been recognized as the Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week following her strong performance at the recent Queen City Invitational. This acknowledgement is a testament to her impressive finish against a competitive field primarily consisting of Division I runners.
At the Queen City Invitational, Thomas secured a 47th overall finish with a time of 18:30.22 in the women’s 5K event. Her performance not only earns her individual acclaim but also positions her as the current owner of the fastest 5K time in the Peach Belt Conference for the season.
Team Performance at the Queen City Invitational
The Augusta women’s cross country team concluded the Invitational in ninth place overall, accumulating a team score of 258 points. The team averaged a completion time of 19:28 per runner, showcasing their depth as there was merely a 29-second gap between their top five finishers.
Leading the way for Augusta was freshman Gabriella Burton, who finished in 64th place with a time of 19:13.5. Close behind were senior Grace Gyetko in 67th place, clocking in at 19:20.6, and freshman Amelia Ogden who finished 69th with a time of 19:23.3. Senior Josabeth Graciano and junior Elkin Regina completed the scoring group for Augusta, finishing in 88th and 89th places, respectively.
Competition Context
In a field filled with highly competitive teams, Augusta’s women emerged as the second-highest finishing Division II program at the event. Notably, they surpassed regional rivals including Wingate, USC Upstate, and other conference adversaries such as USC Aiken and Francis Marion.
Looking Ahead
The Augusta Jaguars are set to continue their season at the upcoming Bobcat Invitational on Friday, September 26. As they prepare for this next event, Augusta University plans to keep fans updated on their performance through various platforms, including their official website and social media channels.
Conclusion
Madison Thomas’s recognition as the Peach Belt Conference Runner of the Week highlights not only her individual achievement but also underlines the overall competitive spirit of the Augusta women’s cross country team as they forge ahead in the season.
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Additional Resources
- Augusta Jaguars News: Madison Thomas Named PBC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
- Wikipedia: Peach Belt Conference
- Augusta Jaguars News: Women’s Cross Country – Augusta Women Take Ninth at Queen City Invitational
- Google Search: Queen City Invitational cross country
- The Augusta Press: AU Sports Podcast
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cross-Country
- Augusta Jaguars News: Augusta University Announces Addition of Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field
- Google News: Augusta women’s cross country
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