THE FACTS
McDaniel won the 13-team meet with 69 points.
What: Lancaster Bible Charger Invitational in women's cross country action
When: Saturday, Sept. 15
Where: Lancaster, Pa.
THE SKINNY STORY
McDaniel won the Lancaster Bible Charger Invitational with 69 points, topping a field of 13 teams.
THE LEADERS
• Samantha Merkel (Baltimore, Md./Winters Mill) finished second with a time of 26:38.0.
• Megan Mesick (Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor) placed sixth with a time of 27:04.8.
• Julia Murphy (Westminster, Md./Winters Mill) was 12th overall with a time of 28:59.6.
FOR THE FOES
• Kara Taylor won the race (22:00.00) to lead St. Mary's to the team title with 21 points.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• Jill Shephard (Monkton, Md./North Harford) placed 19th with a time of 30:22.7
• Mackenzie Meyer (San Jose, Calif./Pioneer0) finished 34th with a time of 31:55.6
THE INSIDE STORY
• At the 6,000-meter distance, 97 runners competed on the course.
• Samantha Merkel turned in the Green Terror's best time on the course.
• Megan Mesick's time ranks third on the course.
NEXT UP
McDaniel returns to action at the Hornet Harrier hosted by Shenandoah at Kernstown Battlefield on Saturday. Race time is 9:30 a.m.
