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Event: 4k

ELON, N.C. - Meredith Cross Country began its 2026 season, competing at the Elon Opener on Friday night in Elon, North Carolina.

The event, which was originally scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. start under the lights, was delayed due to lightning.

When the race did get underway, the Avenging Angels showed well, competing as the only NCAA Division III team at the meet.

Senior standout Delaney Bundy delivered a strong performance, finishing 35th out of 146 runners, many of which compete for NCAA Division I teams.

Bundy ran a time of 15:23.5.

Sophomore Juana Silva Jimenez was second amongst the Meredith runners, completing the event with a time of 16:11.7.

Madison Moyer was third to cross the line for MC, at 17:34.5

Ashleigh and Elisabeth Modlin rounded out the top five for Meredith, with times of 19:50.1, and 20:36.2, respectively.

Up next, the Avenging Angels will compete int he DIII South Regional Preview, set for Saturday, Sept. 19 in Earlysville, Virginia.

COACH'S CORNER:
- Hear fom Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Field Miller on the team's opening performance: 

"We were excited to finally kick the season off. After the long lightning hold, the squad did a great job being dynamic, adjusting to the situation, and toeing the line with some very tough competition."