Friday, August 30, 2013

Linfield men dominate in season opener

PORTLAND, Ore. – Linfield’s trio of Joe Gladow, Michael O’Neil and Calvin Howell set the pace early and led the team to victory in Friday’s season-opening dual meet at Portland’s Westmoreland Park. The Wildcats took seven of the top 10 spots, to defeat the Pioneers in the 4 mile race.

A sea of purple dominates the lead pack in the men's race.

The Linfield men outdistanced host Lewis & Clark 23-36. The L&C women, the three time defending Northwest Conference champions, grabbed three of the top five spots to defeat the Wildcat women 22-36.

On the women’s side, though the Pioneers snatched the victory, the Wildcats were hot on their heals.  Linfield’s Siena Noe placed second overall with Hannah Greider joined Noe in the top five. “Our women were closer to the Pios than the score shows,” stated Assistant Coach Chris McIsaac. “I think we have a legitimate shot at getting them by Conference.”

The Wildcat women get off the line quickly at the L&C Dual Meet.