CEDARVILLE, Ohio – The University of Dayton women's cross country team competed in its second meet of the season on Saturday at the Friendship Invitational.

The Flyers finished second overall and sophomore runner Emily Leonard finished first individually in her second consecutive meet. Teammate and freshman Taylor Vernot had a standout performance as well, finishing runner-up to Leonard with her personal best.

"We had an average day today," stated head coach Sarah Haveman. "We are on the right path and just need everyone to take that next step."

TEAM FINISH
1. Milwaukee - 47
2. Dayton – 59
3. Cedarville – 59
4. Ashland – 80
5. Wright State – 118
6. Northern Kentucky – 142
7. Cleveland State – 220
8. Grace – 252
9. Valparaiso – 256
10. Trevecca Nazar – 267
11. Cumberlands – 312
12. Urbana - 360
 
INDIVIDUAL FINISHES
1. Emily Leonard – 17:43.8
2. Taylor Vernot – 18:18.1
6. Grace McDonald – 18:50.8
22. Emily Borchers – 19:21.2
28. Mickey Ludlow – 19:30.5
35. Olivia Albers – 19:38.5
46. Nicole Steinbicker – 20:07.9
- Allison Triskett – 20:27.6
- Maggie Pryslak – 21:00.4
- Victoria Stallkamp – 21:07.1
- Grace Attea – 21:48.0
- Claire Attea – 22:31.5
 
 
The Flyers return to action on Oct. 2 at the All-Ohio Championship, which will also be held at E. King CC Course in Cedarville, Ohio.

For more information regarding the women's cross country season, check back at DaytonFlyers.com.