MO State HS Sports

Men’s Cross Country Places Third in Season Opener

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Baldwin City, Mo. – (ResultsThe No. 24 Columbia College men’s cross country team finished third at the ZK Maple Leaf Invite, hosted by Baker University.

Columbia was led by a fourth-place finish by Jerod Rottinghaus, who covered the 5K course in a time of 16:26.10. 

The Cougars received top-15 performances from Carter Brocato, who finished 10th with a time of 16:54.50 and a 13th-place finish from Dean Frossard (16:58.20). 

Columbia Individual Results:
4 – Jerod Rottinghaus – 16:26.10
10 – Carter Brocato – 16:54.50
13 – Dean Frossard – 16:58.20
26 – Brock Fisher – 17:36.40
27 – Jacob Jenkins – 17:39.00
42 – Peter Giles – 18:26.30
43 – Ethan Line – 18:27.30
53 – Austin Tegeler – 19:12.20
67 – Ryker Grove – 21:52.40

Team Results:
1 – Benedictine (Kan.) – 41 points
2 – Baker (Kan.) – 52 points
3 – Columbia (Mo.) – 72 points
4 – Central Methodist (Mo.) – 110 points
5 – Rockhurst (Mo.) – 112 points
6 – Alumni Baker – 136 points

Up Next:
The Cougar’s next meet is on Sept. 18, when they compete at the Larry Young Invite at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

This article is provided by Columbia Cougar Athletics