High Point Men's Cross Country placed 11th at the Panorama Farms Meet

The High Point University men's cross country team concluded its regular season at the Panorama Farms Invitational in Virginia, securing 11th place. Hunter Steinau was the team's top runner for the third straight week with a time of 24:24.0, just seven seconds shy of his personal best. Head coach Mike Esposito noted improved organization and determination within the team and emphasized their commitment to the training process in preparation for the upcoming conference championship. Jason Thomson and Graham Ferguson also showed strong performances and were able to significantly improve their times.

Through the numbers

• Hunter Steinau: 24:24.0, 55th overall.
• Jason Thomson: Season's best time of 24:39.3, improvement of over a minute.
• Graham Ferguson: Personal best of 24:45.1, 73rd overall.

state of affairs

• The Panthers placed 11th at the Panorama Farms Invitational.
• They are preparing for the Big South Cross Country Championships on November 1st in Charleston, SC

What's next?

The team will focus on improving its performance ahead of the conference championship in order to capitalize on its training progress in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

High Point's continued improvement, particularly from top runners like Steinau and Thomson, is promising as they enter the crucial phase of the season.