LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Abigail Collier took seventh place in the Puget Sound Invite this past weekend. Collier was the top NWAC finisher on the women's side with a time of 19:09.70 minutes in the 5k run. 

Collier, a freshman from Federal Way, beat countless NCAA Division II and Division III runners as well as NAIA, NWAC, and Canadian university opponents. 

On the men's side, Beckett Sias placed 36th, as GRC's top finisher on the men's side, with a time of 17:14.50 minutes in the 5k. Joseph Cruz crossed the line with a time of 17:43.50 minutes, with Cannon Ross not too far behind clocking in at 17:46.30 minutes. Cayden Strawn checked in at 18:55.30 minutes.

Gators cross country continues their season at Pacific Luthern University this upcoming weekend at the PLU Invitational in Tacoma, Washington. The meet will take place at the PLU Meadows XC Course on Saturday September 19th.