Valdosta State runners posted several personal and season-best times at the UAH Chargers Invitational, though the Blazers finished 30th of 40 men’s teams and 36th of 38 women’s teams. Emma Burnett led the women with a personal-best 23:30.6 in the 6K, while Nick Waddell paced the men with a 26:01.3 in the 8K.

By the Numbers
  • Men: 30th of 40 teams; women: 36th of 38.
  • Men’s 8K: Liam LeBrocq ran a personal-best 26:13.8; four other Blazers improved their course bests.
  • Women’s 6K: Burnett and two teammates recorded personal bests; two others posted season bests.
What’s Next

Valdosta State heads into postseason competition at the Gulf South Conference cross-country championships on Nov. 6. The men’s race starts at 9 a.m., followed by the women at 9:45 a.m.

Bottom Line

The team results were modest, but multiple runners showed individual progress ahead of the conference championship.