MILL SPRING, N.C. — Bella Sosa led the Warren Wilson College women's cross country team Friday evening at the Tryon Western NC XC Showcase, hosted at the Tryon International XC Course.
The race featured runners from NCAA Division I, Division II, NAIA and junior college programs, giving the Owls an opportunity to compete against a deep regional field. The Owls placed 12th in the 12-team field with 350 points and a combined scoring time of 2:12:47 over the 5K course. NCAA Division I member, Tennessee Tech won the team title with 56 points, followed by NCAA Division I member, Furman with 73 and NCAA Division II member, North Greenville with 91.
Sosa was Warren Wilson's top finisher, crossing the line in 21:19.2 to place 59th overall. She averaged 6:51.3 per mile and recorded a team score of 53. Marlise Pedisich followed with a time of 22:44.7, finishing 79th overall and Brea Cyphert was Warren Wilson's third finisher, completing the course in 27:18.6. Trinity Larsen crossed in 29:22.4, while Matteo Zumbano rounded out the Owls' five scoring runners in 32:03.3.
