NORTHFIELD, Minn. — The Lawrence University cross country teams competed Saturday at the Running of the Cows, the pre-national meet hosted by Carleton College. The Lawrence women finished 11th with 308 points in the 6-kilometer Maize Race, while the men placed 34th with 958 points in the 8-kilometer Navy Championship.

For the women, Lillian Courtnage-Dyke turned in a runner-up performance, finishing second overall in 22:36.6. Courtnage-Dyke was just 15.5 seconds behind the individual champion in a field featuring runners from across the region. Mila Westra placed 20th in 23:24.0, while Griyan Hughland finished 21st in 23:24.2. Laura Henze was 121st in 25:16.0, and Rachel Fleck rounded out Lawrence's scoring five in 144th at 25:54.8.

For the men, Nick Hansen led the Vikings with a 157th-place finish in 26:08.2. Noah Zhang followed in 194th at 26:28.4, with Zach Meyer taking 218th in 26:39.2. Finn Lee finished 240th in 26:50.0, while Evan Paplow placed 286th in 27:30.3. Gabe Gross finished 287th in 27:32.6, followed by Jasper Hansen-Terry in 305th at 28:02.8 and Finn Walston in 307th at 28:03.9.

Lawrence Women's Results (6K) - Maize Race (11th of 32)
2. Lillian Courtnage-Dyke - 22:36.6, 2 points
20. Mila Westra - 23:24.0, 20 points
21. Griyan Hughland - 23:24.2, 21 points
121. Laura Henze - 25:16.0, 121 points
144. Rachel Fleck - 25:54.8, 144 points
150. Ella Nichelson - 26:05.4, 150 points
161. Lydia Shaney - 26:19.3, 161 points
309. Annabelle Gerrits - 27:49.3