The Spalding Women's Cross Country competed in the National Catholic Championships at Notre Dame University on Friday where they finished 19th out of 24 non-division teams.

Leading the way from the start for the Golden Eagles over the 3.1 mile course was Casey Richardson. She hustled to the finish line with a time of 20:22.27, placing 71st among non-division one runners.

Following Richardson were Janika King (21:20.64, 122nd) and Kayla Payne (21:30.36, 127th).

The next big group for the women were Kara Weaver (21:43.00, 138th), Schyler Opel (21:55.19, 147th), and Kelly Weber (23:09.67, 169th).

Rounding out the group was Jenna Johnston (23:36.23, 171st) and Paige Perkins (23:59.73, 174th).

The team will travel to Rock Island, Illinois to compete next Friday. This will be the last meet before the team will have a home meet in the Greater Louisville Classic at E.P Tom Sawyer Park on October 4th.