GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Concordia University Texas cross country program excelled in the Stormy Seas Opener where both teams competed in the 5K race. The men's team placed second among Division III programs (fourth overall), while the women's team finished third against divisional opponents (sixth overall).

In the men's 5K, Kamron Loera blazed a new personal best time of 15:33.1 to finish 18th overall and second among all Division III runners. Rookie runner Matthew Kangas shined in his first race as clocked in at 16:22.3.

Thomas Hughes placed 33rd overall with a time of 16:37.6, while Samuel Valdez posted a time of 17:23.7 to finish all earn a top-50 finish.Dion Arriaga (17:35.9), Alexandro Barrera ( 17:55.1) and Edward Wells (18:51.4) all tallied points to round out the scoring for the Tornados in their collegiate debuts.

In the women's race, sophomore Belkin Vega-Molina paced CTX at 23:17.8. Ashley Rivera finished second for the Tornados where she crossed the finish line at 23:58.4. 

Freshmen Mackenzie Dixon (26:07.5) and Lluvia Rodriguez (26:22.5) finished back-to-back, while Princess Jackson (29:59.4) tallied the final points for Tornados.

MEN'S 5K INDIVIDUAL
18) Kamron Loera 15:33.1
27) Matthew Kangas 16:22.3
33) Thomas Hughes 16:37.6
46) Samuel Valdez 17:23.7
52) Dion Arriaga 17:35.9
55) Alexandro Barrera 17:55.1
65) Edward Wells 18:51.4
66) Daniel Bizima 18:52.0
82) FINISHERS 25:45.6

MEN'S TEAM SCORES
1) Texas - 15
2) Southwestern - 75
3) St. Edward's - 83
4) Concordia Texas - 114
5) Prairie View - 120
6) Schreiner - 255
7) Huston-Tillotson - 265

WOMEN'S 5K INDIVIDUAL
27) Belkin Vega-Molina 23:17.8
34) Ashley Rivera 23:58.4
43) Mackenzie Dixon 26:07.5
44) Lluvia Rodriguez 26:22.5
47) Princess Jackson 29:59.4
55) FINISHERS 38:25.2

WOMEN'S TEAM SCORES
1) Texas - 15
2) St. Edward's - 53
3) Texas Lutheran - 94
4) Southwestern - 105
5) Prairie View - 139
6) Concordia Texas - 168
7) Schreiner - 203