UPLAND, Ind. - Grace's cross country teams showed out during Friday's Ray Bullock Invitational, hosted by Taylor.

The men's team won the meet out of nine teams, while the women grabbed third place.

The men were racing against a myriad of nationally recognized teams. The Lancers topped No. 8 St. Francis (Ill.), No. 11 Taylor and No. 13 Goshen, as well as Spring Arbor (receiving votes).

Grace's women were behind only No. 1 Taylor and No. 5 St. Francis (Ill.). They topped No. 24 Goshen as well as three other Crossroads League schools.

"This was an exciting day for the men to come home with the team win against some very solid competition. The ladies had a very solid day on a challenging course with tough teams to race against," said Grace assistant coach Korry Hamlin. "We are encouraged by the performances today, but we still know there is room to improve as the season continues."

The race was a preview of the course for the 2023 Crossroads League Championships, which are slated for Nov. 3.

The men's team was led by five finishers in the top 15. Logan Rufenacht grabbed seventh place with his finish of 25:40.6; Brandon Kleber was four seconds behind him in ninth place (25:44.8). 

Korry Hamlin (25:52.0) and Cole Johnston (25:56.0) finished 10th and 11th respectively, and Dimitri Margaritidis grabbed 13th with his time of 26:06.9.

Justin Van Prooyen (26:36.0) and Luis Loera (26:44.6) rounded out Grace's top-seven runners, and Luke Nier (26:57.3) also beat 27 minutes.

The women's squad had their first nine runners finish in a one-minute span.

Mallory Hiatt led the way with her 11th-place finish (23:23.9). Anna Hulstedt finished 13th overall at 23:33.0.

Esther Cameron (23:39.0) and Tara Friesen (23:39.4) finished neck and neck for 15th and 16th place.

A pair of freshmen were next in line, including Grace Pettit (23:53.5) and Tame Baylis (24:11.8), and Carmen Trier finished 25th overall with a mark of 24:13.1.

To see complete meet results, click here.

The Lancers will race again on Sept. 30 for the Louisville Classic.

WOMEN'S RESULTS

11. Mallory Hiatt (23:23.9)

13. Anna Hulstedt (23:33.0)

15. Esther Cameron (23:39.0)

16. Tara Friesen (23:39.4)

20. Grace Pettit (23:53.5)

23. Tame Baylis (24:11.8)

25. Carmen Trier (24:13.1)

26. Katie Acker (24:18.1)

27. Cece Mitchell (24:23.5)

31. Addison Grady (24:30.4)

34. Madelyn Skidmore (24:41.4)

42. Morgan Welch (25:04.8)

52. Sophie Rupp (25:41.0)

55. Caroline Kolb (25:45.8)

56. Cassandra Cross (25:52.1)

63. Cadence Manning (26:14.6)

76. Emma Long (27:21.4)

77. Heidi Spahr (27:30.0)

78. Kate Hornocker (27:34.9)

81. Emma Lingenfelter (27:56.7)

89. Alana Bohls (29:01.7)

94. Avery Samms (30:15.6)

101. Madison Schneiderwind (32:36.5)

MEN'S RESULTS

7. Logan Rufenacht (25:40.6)

9. Brandon Kleber (25:44.8)

10. Korry Hamlin (25:52.0)

11. Cole Johnston (25:56.0)

13. Dimitri Margaritidis (26:06.9)

28. Justin Van Prooyen (26:36.0)

33. Luis Loera (26:44.6)

36. Luke Nier (26:57.3)

43. Austin Wilson (27:16.3)

51. Aden McCarty (27:25.2)

52. Brady Hunsberger (27:25.3)

61. Hayden Mullett (27:43.6)

74. Ian Cross (28:21.4)

81. Carson Martin (28:34.8)

86. Dakota Ames (28:51.8)

89. Hudson Fisher (29:13.1)

100. Dylan Steininger (30:50.2)

105. Carter Clear (31:13.7)

106. Kyle Robinson (31:13.8)

107. Caleb Nichols (31:13.9)