Cross Country Battles Harsh Conditions at EMU Fall Classic

DEXTER, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University cross country programs competed individually, Oct. 20, with both programs running the 5k in what was a wet and muddy rendition of the EMU Fall Classic at Hudson Mills Metropark in nearby Dexter, Mich. “The muddy conditions made this a challenging day, but all of our athletes competed hard and had fun with it. I’m proud of the effort,” said Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Sue Parks. Destiny Rose (Boerne, Texas/Boerne Champion) stepped up to lead the Eastern women in the rough conditions as the freshman ran a 6:27 mile pace,…