GAINESVILLE, GA - The Augusta University women's cross country team secured a runner-up finish at the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Championships on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the University of North Georgia-Gainesville course. The Jaguars placed second with a team score of 45 points, just behind Flagler, who won with 19 points. Emily McBride, Madison Kennedy, Maria Biondollilo, Caroline Pierce, and Sophia Cook were all named to the All-Conference Team. 

RESULTS

Emily McBride led Augusta's effort, finishing fifth overall with a time of 17:55.3 over the 5-kilometer course. Teammate Madison Kennedy followed closely in sixth place, crossing the line in 18:09.2. Maria Biondollilo delivered a strong performance, finishing eighth with a time of 18:16.7, while Caroline Pierce took 11th in 18:28.1. Rounding out the scoring for Augusta was Sophia Cook, who secured 15th place with a time of 18:42.4.

Several other Augusta runners also contributed to the team's depth: Lily McDonald finished 18th in 18:49.0, followed by Haley Gilbert in 24th with a time of 19:28.5. Danielle Thayer, Swaye Mohler, and Cheyenne Ryan clocked in at 19:52.1, 19:58.3, and 20:05.3, respectively, while Grace Gyetko completed the course in 20:39.1. Lauren Michael and Jupiter Boers posted times of 21:26.7 and 22:28.5, respectively, with Katlin Malone finishing in 27:15.1.

PBC All-Conference Team
Taylor Stone, Flagler
Enola Savel, Flagler
Monique Whiteman, Flagler
Abigail Misch, Flagler
Emily McBride, Augusta
Madison Kennedy, Augusta
Anna Chasteen, North Georgia
Maria Biondollilo, Augusta
Franzi Martens, Flagler
Chloe Smith, Flagler
Caroline Pierce, Augusta
Zoie Marchant, Flagler
Maggie Welp, North Georgia
Claire Mills, North Georgia
Sophia Cook, Augusta

Freshman of the Year presented by College Ave.
Franzi Martens, Flagler

Individual Champion
Taylor Stone, Flagler

Coach of the Year presented by College Ave.
Brian Beil

Women's Cross Country All-Sportsmanship Team
Augusta - Caroline Pierce
Clayton State - Ivorie Smith
Columbus State - Alesia Johnson
Flagler - Zoie Marchant
GCSU - Maddie Reese Smith
GSW - Analiese Bevans
Lander - Hanna Martin
North Georgia - Anna Chasteen
USC Aiken - Jade Weber
USC Beaufort - Cydney Stevenson

The Jaguars will return to action on Nov. 9 for the NCAA Southeast Regionals in Spartanburg, SC.