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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10/21/08
Story by Tyler Cundith

Cavaliers win JCCC Short Course Invitational

Philip Hickman

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- The Johnson County Community College men's cross country coach Mike Bloemker had to like what he saw from his men's team Friday evening at the JCCC Short Course Invitational. His Cavaliers won the event, defeating Cowley College, a team they will battle again Oct. 27 for the East Jayhawk Conference and Region VI titles.

Four JCCC runners finished in the top 10, and three were among the top five in the standings. Leading the Cavaliers was freshman Philip Hickman of Blue Springs, Mo. He finished second overall on the 6k course with a time of 19:31.40. That effort ranks as the fastest time in team history over a 6k course.

Close behind were freshman Daniel Barlow of San Antonio, Texas, and sophomore Jason Rose of Louisburg, Kan. Barlow placed third with a time of 19:51.51, and Rose was fourth with a time of 19:53.21. Those two times rank sixth and seventh respectively at JCCC.

JCCC's other top 10 finisher was freshman James Carter of Kansas City, Kan. Carter placed sixth with a time of of 20:08.55, which ranks him ninth all-time.

Rounding out JCCC's runners were freshman Josh Lacer of Manhattan, Kan. (13th-20:28.65), freshman Rico Koth of Kansas City, Mo. (17th-21:03.40), freshman Brian Beachum of Wichita, Kan. (19th-21:13.78) and freshman Redell Frazier of Kansas City, Kan. (26th-22:22.74).

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