Prescott, WI -- The North Central University (NCU) Cross Country teams traveled to Wisconsin today for the River Town Invite hosted by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Today, neither squad was able to post a team score, as only 4 men and 2 women ran today.

The men's team was led by sophomore Leighton Helander, who clocked a time of 32:13.9 to place 66th overall. Close behind was fellow sophomore Colton Hagen, finishing 67th at 32:49.7. Senior Ryan Azeltine turned in a steady performance with a 35:04.3 mark for 77th, followed by junior David Bjorge, who rounded out the group in 78th place with a time of 35:34.9.

On the women's side, senior Avah Kraushaar led the way with a time of 29:34.7, placing 54th overall. Junior Hope Naegelen followed as the team's second finisher, running 33:21.1 to take 61st place.

Men's Individual 8k Results:

Leighton Helander - 32:13.9, 66th place
Colton Hagen - 32:49.7, 67th place
Ryan Azeltine - 35:04.3, 77th place
David Bjorge - 35:34.9, 78th place

*85 total runners

Women's Individual 6k Results:

Avah Kraushaar - 29:34.7, 54th place
Hope Naegelen - 33:21.1, 61st Place

*69 total runners

Looking Ahead:

Up next, the teams will run at the Roy Griak Invite hosted by the University of Minnesota at the Les Bolstad Golf Course next Friday, September 19th. 

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