SHELBYVILLE, IN – The Kalamazoo Women's Cross Country team finished in eighth place at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 16^th. The Hornets scored a team total of 232 points, finishing with three athletes in the Top 50.

Paige Anderson led the Hornets as she finished in second place overall with a time of 21:31.4, earning NCAA All-Region Honors and a spot at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships.

Ava King finished in 24^th place recording a time of 22:46.7, earning NCAA All-Region Honors. Additionally, King has the potential to earn a spot at the NCAA Division III National Championships.

Nora O'Leary was the third Hornet to finish in the Top 50 with a time of 23:19.8, earning 50^th overall.

Coach Kyle Morrison stated, "This group is so special. We've climbed 16 spots in the region over last few years and it is a tribute to our seniors. They have helped shape this culture into what it is today and also reached levels of success I don't think they knew were possible 3 years ago. We had a goal of top 5 and a potential team qualification for Nationals this year but came up 40-50 points shy but what a brilliant effort regardless. Paige had a stellar day and looks poised for a great National meet next week. She also has mentored Ava King and Nora O'Leary (both top 50) so intentionally. Seniors Alison Hankins and Haleigh Nower left everything out on the course and have been counterpoints to this team for their four years. Juniors Maya Alkema and Elise Elliott had strong races and take the reins of a very strong team heading into next year. So lucky to work with such dedicated and talented young women".

The NCAA Division III National Championships will be held on Nov. 23^rd in Terre Haute, IN.