The Purdue Northwest Pride women's cross-country team delivered a standout performance Friday at the Spartan Classic hosted by Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Led by junior Myrriam Dhoore (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) and junior Sara McGraw (Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli), who raced to second- and third-place finishes, the Pride earned a strong 2^nd place team showing in a competitive 6K field. Freshman Kayla Guajardo was also impressive with a top five finish to help pace the squad.

The Basics:

• Meet: Spartan Classic
• Location: Aurora, Illinois
• 2^nd Place Team Finish

The Breakdown:                                                                

• Myrriam Dhoore (LaPorte, Ind./LaPorte) claimed runner-up honors with a time of 24:05.30.
• Sara McGraw (Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli) followed close behind in 3rd place at 24:44.10.
• Kayla Guajardo earned 5th overall with a time of 24:49.30.
• Kayla Garza (Dyer, Ind./Lake Central) crossed the line in 12th place at 27:01.20.
• Sidney Elijah (Valparaiso, Ind./Hebron) placed 16th in 27:54.70.
• Sonya Wagner (Greenville, Tenn./North Greene) finished 20th with a time of 28:15.20.
• Rachel Sanchez (Berwyn, Ill.) clocked 29:53.20 for 30th place.
• Johanna Compton () finished 40th in 35:35.00.

Up Next:
The Pride will continue their season on Saturday, September 27, when they head to Kenosha, WI for the Lucian Rosa Invite.