YANKTON, S.D. -- Richard Marcoux had his first podium finish (won an individual award) as a Bruin at Saturday's Mount Marty Invitational held at Yankton's Fox Run golf course. By the start of the men's race at 11:15, temperatures had climbed to near 70 making conditions warm for late October cross country. The sunny skies and a light breeze greeted the 145 men who toed the starting line for the eight-kilometer event. Marcoux ran his way into the Top Twenty award field, finishing in that final podium position (20th ) running 26:41.0, just fifteen seconds off his best set at last week's Platte River Rumble.
Edrei Murillo was next across the line for the Bruins in 80th place, clocking 29:09.3, followed closely by Aaron Newton in 84th, finishing in 29:16.5. Kaleb Wooten was the final Bruin competitor on the day, finishing in 30:58.1 for 113th place.
Head Coach Craig Christians: "Richard had a very good race today, and I like his chances for advancing to the national meet. I think he's got a shot at winning the conference. The other guys were a bit off their game today, but if they compete, a trip to Tallahassee (nationals site) is not out of the question."
Today's meet concludes the Bruins' regular season schedule, and they will travel to Dickinson, N.D., on November 4 for the NSAA championships. The championship team and the top four individuals not on that team will qualify for the NAIA national championship scheduled for November 18 in Tallahassee, Fla.
