Men’s Cross Country Sets Tone With Season Opening Win

Elsah, Ill. – The Columbia College men’s cross country team finished first at the Principia College Home Opener.

Columbia was led by a first-place finish by Alexander Dukes, a second-place finish by Charlie Werth, and a fourth-place finish by Will Cherrington.

The Cougars received top-15 finishes from Peter Giles (8th), Brock Fisher (10th), and Ethan Line (12th).

Columbia Individual Results:
1. Alexander Dukes – 19:42.35
2. Charlie Werth – 19:54.45
4. Will Cherrington – 20:26.31
8. Peter Giles – 21:31.19
10. Brock Fisher – 21:50.57
12. Ethan Line – 22:12.19
16. Austin Tegeler – 23:30.32

Team Results:
1. Columbia – 23 points
2. Webster – 51 points
3. Principia – 59 points
4. Blackburn – 105 points