NORTH BAY, Ont. — The McMaster Marauders cross country teams had a strong showing at the OUA Championships in North Bay, Ont.

The men's team had four of their athletes finish in the top 20 as well as three of the women's team finished in the top 20. This very strong showing earned both teams the bronze medal.

Fifth-year athlete, Alexander Purnell (Dundas, Ont.) finished in sixth place with an overall time of 24:53.8, which was the highest overall Marauder seeding. Samuel Patrick (Guelph, Ont.) and Wil Weist (Toronto, Ont.) finished 12^th and 13^th respectively, finishing three seconds apart from each other. Giancarlo Farruggia (Hamilton, Ont.) averaged 3:11.1 per kilometer and finished 18^th overall.

Fourth-year Marauder, Ana Morariu (Kincardine, Ont.), had a very strong performance finishing in ninth place with an overall time of 29:15.2, leading the Marauders women. Victoria Lamb (London, Ont.) averaged 3:42.2 per kilometer, bringing home 14^th place. Emma Elliott (Guelph, Ont.) finished in 16^th with the time of 29:48.9.

Men's 8km Race

Team Standings:

1. Queen's Gaels 29
2. Guelph Gryphons 51
3. McMaster Marauders 70
4. Western Mustangs 91
5. Windsor Lancers 157
6. Lakehead Thunderwolves 193
7. Waterloo Warriors 197
8. Toronto Varsity Blues 251
9. Brock Badgers 265
10. Wilfrid Laurier Golden Haw 283
11. Laurentian Voyageurs 305
12. Ottawa Gee-Gees 316
13. York Lions 381
14. Nipissing Lakers 416
15. 15 TMU Bold 457

 
Women's 8km Race

Team Standings:

1. Western Mustangs 23
2. Queen's Gaels 65
3. McMaster Marauders 91
4. Waterloo Warriors 117
5. Guelph Gryphons 119
6. Toronto Varsity Blues 126
7. Windsor Lancers 159
8. Brock Badgers 280
9. Laurentian Voyageurs 286
10. Wilfrid Laurier Golden Haw 295
11. York Lions 341
12. Ottawa Gee-Gees 349
13. Lakehead Thunderwolves 406
14. Nipissing Lakers 411
15. Trent Excalibur 432

Next up, the Marauders are heading to Kelowna, B.C for the U SPORTS Championships. The Marauders will hope for a repeat performance as they look to earn another medal.