CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte hosted their first Cross Country meet of the season at the Queen City Invite at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. The Royals had a clean sweep as they finished in first place in both the women's and men's races. There were 12 teams competing in the women's race and 14 in the men's. For the first time, Queens also hosted a high school meet at the Queen City Invite which immediately preceded the college race. 

What Happened?

• Four Queens runners finished in the top 10 of the women's race in Weronica Ptaszynska, Livia Wespe, Sarah Watts, and Emma Olson-Keating

• Ptaszynska led the way for the Royals with a 18:02.83 time

• Isabella Duarte also scored for the women's team as she finished 17th with a 19:02.69

• In the men's 8k; Victor Tvistholm Jorgensen, Tom Heal, and Zak Freeland each finished in the top eight

• Frank McGrath and Ethan Davis tied for 11th in the men's race with a time of 25:47.64

• Both teams won the meet comfortably, with at least 25 fewer points than second place in both races

From Coach Krolick

"Today was a big confidence builder for our teams. I challenged them to execute a strategy of working together in packs and moving up through the race and a majority of the team did just that.

Always great to win, even better when both teams win and it's at home. A good team moment and we will be able to use this as an opportunity to recognize what we need to do when we go to Louisville in 2 weeks.

Solid runs from freshmen Victor Jorgensen, Frank McGrath, Livia Wespe and Emma Olson Keating. Very excited about the futures of these newcomers. Solid runs as well from Weronika Ptaszynska and Tom Heal."

What's Next?

Queens travels to Louisville, Kentucky for the Live in Lou Classic on Saturday, September 30th. The following weekend, the Royals host another meet in the Royals XC Challenge at McAlpine Creek Park on Friday, October 6th. The meet begins at 3:30. 

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