![]() | Cross Country |
Women's SIUE Cross Country SIUE Athletics | |
![]() Heather Zipparro |
October 24, 2005 Women’s Cross Country Comes In Seventh at GLVC EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s cross country placed seventh at the Great Lakes Valley Conference championships. The Cougars ended the meet with 211 points, while GLVC champion UW-Parkside with 51 points. “It was a super competitive meet,” said SIUE cross country coach Eileen McAllister. “My girls are super young, but they had a good meet.” Heather Zipparro (Mt. Prospect), a senior, led the way for the Cougars finishing in 25th place with a time of 22 minutes, 35.02 seconds in the 6,000 meter race. “Heather continues to have her best season,” said McAllister. Freshman Michelle Meador (Bower) came in 38th with a time of 23:15.74. Elizabeth Williams (Mt. Vernon) placed 42nd with a mark of 23:49.62. “They both have remained consistent and competitive over the course of the season,” said McAllister. “I look for future success from both of them.” -siue cougars- |