SHELBY, N.C. — Freshman Nathan Drew recorded a top-five finish to lead the Warren Wilson College men's cross country team Saturday at the Yetis Invitational, hosted by Cleveland Community College.
Drew completed the 8-kilometer course in 31:02.36, placing fifth overall and finishing as the Owls' top runner. He was the first non-Cleveland Community College or Patrick & Henry Community College runner to cross the finish line.
Sophomore Evan Williams was Warren Wilson's second finisher, placing 11th in 35:37.61. Senior Ian Novotne followed closely behind, taking 12th with a time of 36:12.24.
Freshman Joey Collazo gave the Owls their fourth finisher, recording a personal-best time of 39:14.66 to place 15th overall. Fellow freshman Cameron Broadnax rounded out Warren Wilson's five finishers, placing 20th with a personal-best 49:59.92.
The Owls had five runners complete the race, with Drew, Williams and Novotne all finishing among the top 12 in the 22-runner field. The results also listed Brooks Anderton, Jonathan McBrayer, Nolin Ager, Theodore Johnson and Elliott Heminway as DNS.
Cleveland Community College's Jordan Fernandez won the individual title in 28:57.45, followed by teammate Elijah Stroud in 29:13.36.