CLINTON, Pa. - Seven members of the IU Indianapolis women's cross country team registered new personal bests on Saturday (Oct. 31) at the Horizon League Cross Country Championships as the Jaguars finished eighth of the 12 teams competing. Junior Ellia Hayes led the way, placing 21st of 120 runners and finishing the 6K course in a time of 21:58.18, clearing her previous best time by more than 14 seconds. Sophomore Riley Flynn was next in line at 22:28.64, setting a new personal record by 19 seconds and placing 35th overall. 

"Even though we didn't have the outcome as a team that we wanted, I am still very proud of everyone," Hayes said. "I think that this outcome is going to fuel us to be better on future meets. As an individual, I am happy with my performance but know that I can do better, so I have lots of work to do."

Senior Grace Bragg placed 42nd overall at 22:35.98 and  freshman Aftin Griffin clocked a personal best time of 22:42.21. Another rookie, Elora Bliss, rounded out the team's top five in a personal record time 22:48.18. 

Other Jaguars posting new personal best times included Kaylynn Bedel (22:58.51), Xavery Weisman (23:31.33) and Jenna Twedt (23:44.18). 

Host RMU captured the team title by a single point over second place Youngstown State. RMU's Julia Dill took the individual tape in a time of 20:19.98. 

The Jaguars will next compete at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Friday, Nov. 13 in Lansing, Mich.