Ankeny, Iowa-The Women's cross country team has three runners compete in the opener. The Blackhawks were led by Thalia Thomas (FR/Owyhee, NV) finished 43^rd  after running 25:12. Lilly Garnsey (SO/Danville, IA) finished 50^th after running 27:54. Makayla Wells (FR/Danville, IA) finished 51^st after running 28:04.

The Blackhawks will be back in action on Friday, September 25th as they travel to Southwestern Iowa Community College for the Spartan Classic. The races are set to begin at 4:00 p.m.