KAITLYN L’ABBE WINS CROSS COUNTRY SENECA INVITATIONAL

Kaitlyn L'Abbe had the fastest time in the women's race finishing in a time of 24:24 to win the Seneca Invitational.

September 29, 2018

The Georgian Grizzlies men's and women's cross country teams took part in their first OCAA cross country race of the season on Saturday at the Seneca Invitational held in King City.

Kaitlyn L'Abbe (Ottawa) had a tremendous day on the course posting the fastest time of the day in the women's race completing the 6km track in a time of just 24:24 finishing 16 seconds ahead of the next closest competitor.

Jessica Roach (Orillia) also had a solid run for the Grizzlies finishing in 21^st while Meaghan Evon (Barrie) was just 20 seconds behind her to finish in 26^th place and Sophia Merilainen (Batawa) finished in 48^th place.

Combined the Grizzlies women's team finished in 5^th place at the event.

On the men's side it was rookie runner Michael MacInnes (Barrie) who had the best time for Georgian finishing the 8km course in a time of 30:29 to finish in 15^th overall.

Jeffrey Scott (Newmarket) also had a top 20 finish while Tyler Thomson (Bracebridge) finished in 58^th, William Britton (Ottawa) in 59^th, Nelvin Sen (74^th) and David Sun (79^th).

As a group the men's team finished in 7^th place.

The Grizzlies will have a few weeks to prepare for their next race as they will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 13 when they travel to take part in the Centennial Invitational.