Johnson County Community College
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Julie Haas, Director, ext. 3120
Peggy Graham, Writer, ext. 3425
Tyler Cundith, Sports Information Director, ext. 3122

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10/6/08
Story by Tyler Cundith

JCCC women's cross country remains undefeated

Sarah Stark

Temer Yimer

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- The Johnson County Community College women's cross country team won its fourth straight meet Friday afternoon, topping the 18-team field at the Emporia State University Jock's Nitch Invitational. JCCC finished with 71 points, three ahead of Mid America Nazarene University, and 15 better than host Emporia State. The Lady Cavaliers have not lost a meet this year. Their other wins were at the Baker Invitational, JCCC Cavalier Cup and Tabor Invitational.

Sophomore Temer Yimer, a Coaches All-American last year, led the way with a fourth place finish with a time of 18:47.00. This was Yimer's fourth top five finish on the season. She also has a second place and two third place efforts on the campaign.

Close behind was freshman Sarah Stark, who placed sixth with a time of 18:53.00. This was Stark's fourth top 10 effort this season. She also has a win, a fourth place finish and a fifth place finish to her credit.

Also in the top 10 at ESU was sophomore Francis Gipson. She placed 10th overall with a time of 19:16.00. Rounding out the JCCC field were freshman Haley Snow (21st-19:54.00), freshman Kayla Harris (31st-20:38.00), sophomore Heather Kochie (38th-20:56.00), sophomore Renae Dupree (45th-21:10.00), freshman Roxy Cabrera (56th-21:45.00), freshman Paige Vass (83rd-22:44.00) and sophomore Kaitlyn Flynn (94th-23:18.00).

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For schedules, rosters, and other team information, go to JCCC's Athletics Web site:
http://www.jccc.edu/athletics