The Rockhurst women's cross country team turned in a strong performance in the 5k Saturday (Sept. 5) morning at the Bob Timmons Rim Rock Cross Country Classic, placing third overall against a competitive field that included NCAA Division I programs at Rim Rock Farm.

The Hawks were led by transfer Carrington Hesson, who finished fourth overall with a time of 18:14.5. Natalie Hawthorne followed with a ninth-place finish in 19:14.9, giving Rockhurst two runners inside the top 10.

Brooke Stephenson added a 16th-place finish in 19:45.8, while Andie Garrett crossed in 20th at 20:01.1. Laney Parmeley rounded out Rockhurst's top five with a 23rd-place finish in 20:12.4 to help secure the Hawks' third-place team finish.

The Hawks' third-place finish provides an early-season statement as the team competed alongside NCAA Division I competition.

Full Women's Results
4th — Carrington Hesson — 18:14.5
9th — Natalie Hawthorne — 19:14.9
16th — Brooke Stephenson — 19:45.8
20th — Andie Garrett — 20:01.1
23rd — Laney Parmeley — 20:12.4
28th — Keira Naidoo — 21:13.3
33rd — Ella Easton — 21:29.9
41st — Kaitlyn Davis — 22:41.9
47th — Kylie Stegner — 23:48.8
48th — Alexis O'Mara — 23:53.5
49th — Emily Medina Benitez — 24:01.4
52nd — Mary Salanski — 24:15.0