For Immediate Release

eureka, illinois

September 2, 2008

Ackerman paces Red Devils at season opening meet

Men's results
Women's results

NORMAL, Ill. -- The Eureka College cross country runners took part in the Titan Opener hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University in their first meet of the season Friday.

The women's race was contested over a two-mile course with sophomore Mary Ackerman (Morton, Ill./HS) registering the best finish for the Red Devils. She placed 17th out of 26 competing runners with a time of 14:58. Geanna Hiller (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South) was close behind, taking 19th just 11 seconds back.

Jason McCleery (Rushville, Ill./Rushville-Industry) led the EC men's team, navigating the 5K course in 20:33.

The Red Devils will have the next two weeks off to prepare for the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships in Normal, Ill. on Friday, Sept. 19 at 4:30 pm.

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For More Information Contact:

Bryan Moore
Sports Information Director
Eureka College
300 E. College Avenue
Eureka, Illinois 61530
309-467-6456
bmoore@eureka.edu