The Illinois Tech Women’s Cross Country season began on September 2 with the Elmhurst Earlybird Invitational. The Scarlet Hawks placed 12th out of 15 teams in the 4k race.

Scarlet Hawk Participants

• Katie Vosler – 50th place (17:55.7)
• Julia Briden – 60th place (18:28.8)
• Erin Nelson – 61st place (18:31.3)
• Weronika Halicka – 112th place (20:30.2)
• Emma Ciriacks – 113th place (20:32.4)
• Meredith O’Leary – 114th place (20:33.7)

Quote From Coach Burke

• “Today, we set the foundation for what we want our program to look like moving forward,” said Head Coach Keith Burke. “This is the team with the type of chemistry that will have success and attract future student-athletes.” 

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will compete in the Aurora University Spartan Classic on Friday, September 9 at 5:45 p.m. The event, along with the remaining meets on this season’s schedule, is anticipated to be a 6k race.