BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Fairfield University Women's Cross Country took to the 6K course at Lehigh University on Friday morning in Bethlehem for the annual Paul Short Sun.
Mia Strazzella set the pace for the Stags in the "Women's College Gold" race, crossing the line in 22:08.5.
Strazzella placed 96th in a field of 315 finishers, cracking the top third of the highest-level women's race at the event.
Bridget Reidy,
Caroline Cox,
Carlina Castro, and
Sophie Cheesman rounded out the scoring quintet for the Stags.
Taylor Partridge,
Michaela Kenny,
Isabella Cardozo,
Avery Brennan,
Callie DeDecko also completed the course on a challenging day that saw afternoon races cancelled by medical personnel due to the hot conditions in Bethlehem.
Up next, Fairfield Women's Cross Country begins its Championship Season in two weeks' time at the ECAC Championship at Bethpage State Park on Oct. 17.
