by Nick Dill, Student Reporter

The Northwestern Women’s Cross Country team finished second in the NWOSU Invitational on Friday. The meet took place at the Alva Golf Course and Country Club.


Jasmin Garcia finished the highest for the Rangers. Garcia placed fourth with a time of 20:38.83 in the 5,000-meter race.


Southeastern Oklahoma State won the race. They placed four in the top five and six in the top 10.


Camille Lear finished in eighth place with a time of 21:44.00. Northwestern will run next at the Chile Pepper Festival on October 5th in Fayetteville, Ark.


On the mens side of things, Garrison Blanton finished first place at the NWOSU Invitational on Sept. 27. The Ranges had an amazing meet.


Northwestern placed in each of the top-six spots. The Rangers won the battle against Redlands Community College 15 to 49.


Blanton dominated the race. He finished with a time of 28:38.75. The closest competitor to Blanton finished two minutes and twelve seconds behind him.


Rounding out the top five were many talented runners for the Rangers. Deven Marshall finished second with a time of 30:50.07.


Moises Ortega claimed a third-place finish with a score of 31:01.06.
Jayden Watkins finished ran 31:15.40 to finish in fourth place, aned Noble Buckhaults closed out the top five with a time of 31:57.15. Buckhaults finished in fifth place.


The Rangers look to continue their success as they race again at the Chili Pepper Festival on October 5th in Fayetteville, Ark.

The men’s and women’s cross country team stand in unison at the NWOSU invitational.
Garrison Blanoton won the NWOSU Invitational.
Jasmin Garcia finished in fourth place for the Rangers.