MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Lawrence Tech men's cross country team put forth a disciplined effort in the 8,000-meter race at the Jayhawk Invitational, relying on group tactics to work through the middle miles of the course. The Blue Devils were guided by key front-runner Graeson Lawrence, who finished in 2nd place on the individual leaderboards with a total time of 25:43.6. Meanwhile, Silas Smith provided steady support inside the top tier, finishing in 10th place overall with a total time of 26:32.4. Supporting performances from Hayden Lafferty and Alex Eplin added valuable squad depth, keeping team gaps close as the squad executed its race strategy. 

The LTU women's cross country team delivered a strong performance in the 5,000-meter race, led by Jamie Carr, who posted a team-best time of 20:14.0 to earn a top-20 individual placing (20th overall). Madison Armstrong provided vital support right behind her, crossing the finish line in 20:40.6 (34th overall), while Olivia Cereska completed a tight front trio with a mark of 20:50.5 (38th overall). Supported by key scoring depth from Caleigh Bovensiep and Miley Caughel, the Blue Devils capped off a well-rounded team effort that highlights their rising momentum late in the season.

The Blue Devils Cross Country teams will return to action on the 24th of October for the Great Lakes Invite in Grand Rapids.