The University of Saint Mary Women's Cross Country team delivered a commanding performance at the Spire Sunset Showdown, capturing the team title with a score of 21 points and an impressive average time of 19:13. Their victory was not just decisive—it was dominant.

Leading the Charge
Senior standout Josie Tyrrell set the tone early, blazing through the course to claim the individual title with a time of 18:18.8. She was followed closely by teammate Abigail White, also a senior, who secured second place in 18:50.5. Their 1-2 finish gave the Spires a powerful start that no other team could match.

Depth and Consistency
Saint Mary's strength wasn't limited to the front of the pack. Junior Serenity Larson (4th, 19:26.2), senior Carly Holadia (6th, 19:41.7), and sophomore Ava Klaassen (8th, 19:47.5) rounded out the scoring five, all finishing in the top ten. Their tight spread and consistent pacing demonstrated the depth of the squad and their strategic execution.

Two additional runners, freshman Liv Lohf (15th, 20:21.9) and sophomore Kathryn Cameron (16th, 20:40.5), provided crucial backup, pushing Benedictine's scoring runners further down the ranks.

A Statement Win
With a perfect blend of veteran leadership and rising talent, the Saint Mary women's team didn't just win—they made a statement. Their performance at the Spire Sunset Showdown was a masterclass in teamwork, pacing, and competitive grit. As the season unfolds, the Spires have positioned themselves not just as contenders, but as the team to watch.

Next competition

The Spires will compete next at the Greeno Dirksen Invitation which is Co-hosted by the University of Nebraska and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday Sept 20^th
 

Final Results Link - https://www.bandbracekc.com/_files/ugd/50097f_eb45bc27599242479b482ed8014c938b.pdf

Team and Individual Results