Lawton, OK-  Running at the Lone Star Conference Championship meet, the Western New Mexico University's Cross-Country placed very well and both teams were finished within the top 15 teams. 

The Mustang men's team placed 9^th in the 8k run. The team was led by Michael Anzures with 26:52 which placed him 25^th. David Ceballos was 36^th and ended the race with a time of 27:16. Cody Hepker was next in the line for the Mustangs with a time of 27:28 placing 39^th. Josh Lara placed 40^th in the 8K run with a time of 27:29. Other runners who helped the team earn 9^th were Dylan Walker (67^th), Ahren Thorson (77^th), Rene Arambula (95^th), and Erick Arambula (97^th). 

The Mustang women's team placed 13^th overall in the 6K run which was led by Britney Lovato. Lovato had a time of 23:14 placing 13^th. Lovato also earned All-Conference Honors. Behind her was Itzela Darkenwald with a time of 24:57 placing 54^th. Suzie Wollard ended 78^th with a time of 25:58 for the 6k. Maggie Orr ended with a time of 27:53 (115^th). Brenda Prieto ended with a time of 31:01 (125^th) to help the team. 


Due to the great day the Mustangs had at the LSC Championship, both teams will automatically qualify for the NCAA South Central Regional Championship in Lubbock, TX.