Panthers Show Up Strong at Queen City Invite
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Claflin University Panthers cross country team had a great performance in their first men's 8K run of the season at the 2022 Queens (N.C.) City Invite. After opening the season with a pair of 5K runs, the Panthers moved up to an 8K run for the first time this season and they responded with some great showings.
The younger members of the team had no problem with the longer distance as they continued to show some great improvements with some solid times at the meet. Freshman
Reginald Gore continues to lead the way for the Panthers as he posted a team-best 00:29.55 to earn a 66
th place finish at the meet Senior
Caleb Patterson answered with a terrific performance of his own when he placed 93
rd with a 00:31.43. Freshman
Jakarriez Sanders added a 97
th placed finish with a 00:32.07.
The Panthers will return to action on Friday, October 9
th when the team returns to McAlpine Park to take part in the Royals Challenge. For more information on Claflin men's cross country, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to
www.athletics.claflin.edu.
