CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's and women's cross-country programs made their 2023 season debut Friday as they raced in the Charlotte Opener at Frank Liske Park hosted by UNC Charlotte
WHAT HAPPENED?
- For the men, Zak Freeland was the lead runner for the Royals as he finished 21st with a time of 15:21.1.
- Victor Tvistholm Jorgesen then followed with a time of 15.23.3 in 22nd.
- On the women's side, Rowan Shannon led the Royals as she finished with a time of 16:17.9
- Evie Wild then followed with a time of 16:27.4.
FROM COACH KROLICK
"Zak Freeland and
Victor Tvistholm Jorgensen put themselves in the mix and it paid off. This is a good indicator for what we can do as a team once we add Tom, Moritz, Noah, and Jonathan to the lineup.
Ethan Davis also had a solid opener. We didn't run most of our women's roster but I was proud of the effort I saw from Chloe, Evie, Beatty Grace, and Lacey. This group ran well together, and I expect to see them improve together throughout the fall. We will run our entire roster at the Queen City Invite and it will be great to see the whole squad ready to go in two weeks."
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Royals will be back in action on September 15
th as they will host the Queen City Invite at McAlpine Creek Park.
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