ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Southern cross country competed at the Griffon Open on Saturday, Oct. 24, with the women's team totaling 43 points and the men's team finishing with 72 points.

The women's team was led by Ruth Chemutai, who placed fifth in the 5,000-meter race in 18:32.7. Lilah Genel finished sixth in 18:35.5, followed by Viola Johanson in eighth at 18:37.2. Kyla Weems and Isabella Frost rounded out the scoring five, placing 14th and 15th, respectively.

On the men's side, Chase Sorrell and Kelton Sorrell led the Lions in the 8,000-meter race, finishing eighth and ninth with matching times of 26:02.5. Kelby Connor placed 11th in 26:03.9, while Caleb Leach finished 16th in 26:12.9. Missouri Southern finished with 72 team points.

The Lions will continue their season as they prepare for the postseason.

Missouri Southern will head to St. Joseph, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 7, for the 2026 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Cross Country Championships.

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#9 Missouri Southern Women's Team – 1st place – 43
Ruth Chemutai – 5th place – 18:32.7
Lilah Genel – 6th place – 18:35.5
Viola Johanson – 8th place – 18:37.2
Kyla Weems – 14th place – 18:47.6
Isabella Frost – 15th place – 18:47.7
Abbey Brackenbury – 27th place – 18:59.5
Ava Power – 45th place – 19:20.5
McKenna Hood – 74th place – 19:52.3
Rylee Simons – 76th place – 19:53.8
Hailey Nelson – 77th place – 19:53.9

Missouri Southern Team – 4th place – 72
Chase Sorrell – 8th place – 26:02.5
Kelton Sorrell – 9th place – 26:02.5
Kelby Conner – 11th place – 26:03.9
Caleb Leach – 16th place – 26:12.9
Carson King – 34th place – 26:36.2
Brandon Hammett – 35th place – 26:36.6
Michael Kershaw – 40th place – 26:43.6
Kyler Gunter – 44th place – 26:45.3
William Carlson – 72nd place – 27:21.3