From University of Chicago Athletics

In the first race of the season, the University of Chicago women's cross country team dominated the pack and the men's team posted a strong showing as well at the University of St. Francis (Ill.) Invitational on Friday.

Both teams ran 5K in oppressive heat which sapped many of the competitors. The Maroon women blasted past the field and ended up winning the meet by finishing five runners in the top six spots. UChicago's score of 19 easily topped runner-up St. Francis with 51 in the nine-team field. Sophomore Khia Kurtenbach won her first career race in a time of 18:41.4. She was followed by senior Catherine Young in third, sophomore Kelsey Dunn in fourth, senior Brianna Hickey in fifth and sophomore Cassidy McPherson in sixth.

UChicago women's top finishers

Khia Kurtenbach (So.) – 1st place, 18:41.4
Catherine Young (Sr.) – 3rd place, 18:52.3
Kelsey Dunn (So.) – 4th place, 18:53.3
Brianna Hickey (Sr.) – 5th place, 18:59.5
Cassidy McPherson (So.) – 6th place, 19:01.6
Michelle Dobbs (Jr.) – 10th place, 19:16.2
Lily Ting (Jr.) – 15th place, 19:52.2