Emily Koenig wins again at McNeese State Cowboy Stampede
10/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
Oct. 9, 2010
Arlington, Texas - Emily Koenig knew she would have her hands full this Saturday at the McNeese State Asics Cowboy Stampede but the freshman from Temple, Texas stood her ground, finishing first in the 5k run.
As a team, UT Arlington (38) took home the crown, beating out LSU (63), Central Arkansas (66), Southeastern Louisiana (102), UL Lafayette (104), Northwestern State (121) and McNeese State only had four runners competing which was not enough for a team total.
Koenig finished the race with a time of 17:40. 62 and has now captured three first place finishes in the Mavericks four meets.
Not far behind was Amanda McMahon who earned a 6th place finish with a time of 18:14.63 while Jennifer Carey crossed the finish line in 7th place with a time of 18:33.33.
Senior Perri Ford took home 18th place with a time of 19:00.66 while Esther Abuto finished with a time of 19:10.98 for 20th place.
Marissa Paz turned in a 26th place finish with a time of 19:29.78.
Despite a fourth place finish by the men's team, the Mavericks (104) were able to run past the three other Southland Conference schools in the meet. Central Arkansas (149), Southeastern Louisiana (153) and Northwestern State (195) all trailed the Mavs in the four mile race.
Sophomore Cody Widener turned in a great performance with his 9th place finish (20:21.21) while Eric Montou crossed the end line in 17th place with a time of 20:31.04.
Heinz Schwarzkopf recorded a 20th place finish with a time of 20:39.61 while Holton Hemby ran a time of 21:18.92 for 32nd place.
Freshman Johnny Camacho finished 35th overall with a time of 21:23.45 while Aaron Purser turned in a 41st place finish with a time of 21:44.77.
Kevin Vasquez crossed the finish line in 42nd place while freshman David Rayo finished in 63rd place.
The Mavericks will be back in action Friday, October 28 for the Chili Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark.
