For Immediate Release
September 10, 2011
Michel, DeJarnette Lead Ducks at Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. – Claire Michel led the Duck women’s cross country team to a season-opening victory over Gonzaga, while Ben DeJarnette was the winner of the men’s race as Oregon kicked off the 2011 season Friday at the Meadows Course at Sunriver Resort.
“Tonight was a fabulous way to start the season,” said Oregon Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna. “Great weather, great crowd and pretty good races.”
Michel’s win highlighted the women’s 15-50 win. The senior from Clackamas, Ore., covered the 5,000 meter course in 16:45.1. Her Oregon teammates claimed the next five spots as the Oregon runners controlled the race from the first lap.
“I ran here before as a freshman so the coaches told me to take the team through the course,” said Michel. “We did a real nice job of working together and supporting each other.”
Senior Bronwyn Crossman was right behind Michel in 16:45.4, with junior Sarah Penney third in 16:45.8, sophomore Lanie Thompson fourth in 16:46.1, freshman Megan Patrignelli fifth in 17:00.6 and junior Taylor Wallace sixth in 17:04.9.
In the men’s race, DeJarnette had to cover an early move by Gonzaga’s Willie Milam, who took a large lead after the first lap. The sophomore from Mechanicsville, Va., drew even with Milam over the second and third miles and then pulled away on the last lap. DeJarnette won the four-mile race in 19:39.5.
“It was a little harder than I expected because (Milan) made that move early and I had to fight to stay with him,” said DeJarnette. “I was glad I had enough left on the final lap.”
Milam took second in 19:49.7 as the Bulldogs placed seven runners in the top 10 to win the team competition 26-33.
Other highlights for the men included sophomore Mitchell Hunt in fourth at 20:06.9 and freshman Cole Watson fifth in 20:08.6.
The Ducks will continue training in Sunriver for two more weeks before returning to home to host the Bill Dellinger Invitational on Oct. 1.
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OREGON-GONZAGA DUAL
September 10, 2011
Meadow Golf Course, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Ore.
WOMEN (5K)
Oregon 15, Gonzaga 50
PL Name, School Time Team Pts
1 Claire Michel, Oregon 16:45.1 1
2 Bronwyn Crossman, Oregon 16:45.4 2
3 Sarah Penney, Oregon 16:45.8 3
4 Lanie Thompson, Oregon 16:46.1 4
5 Megan Patrignelli, Oregon 17:00.6 5
6 Taylor Wallace, Oregon 17:04.9 **
7 Lindsey Drake, Gonzaga 17:16.4 8
8 Emily Thomas, Gonzaga 17:21.3 9
9 Maggie Jones, Gonzaga 17:59.6 10
10 Elizabeth Ryan, Gonzaga 18:18.5 11
11 Krista Beyer, Gonzaga 18:30.1 12
12 Emily Albrecht, Gonzaga 18:36.7
13 Erin Bergmann, Gonzaga 18:40.0
14 Catherine Theobald, Gonzaga 18:48.2
15 Becca Bard, Gonzaga 18:51.9
16 Kirsten Lightfoot, Gonzaga 19:00.9
17 Virginia Whalen, Gonzaga 19:09.7
18 Stephanie Moore, Gonzaga 19:20.1
19 Alison Fraher, Gonzaga 19:37.6
20 Jordan McCann, Gonzaga 19:55.9
MEN
Gonzaga 26, Oregon 33
PL Name, School Time Team Pts
1 Ben DeJarnette, Oregon 19:39.5 1
2 Willie Milam, Gonzaga 19:49.7 2
3 Patrick Ritchie, Gonzaga 20:04.6 3
4 Mitchell Hunt, Oregon 20:06.9 4
5 Cole Watson, Oregon 20:08.6 5
6 Colin O'Neil, Gonzaga 20:14.8 6
7 Nate Gesell, Gonzaga 20:18.7 7
8 Brent Felnagle, Gonzaga 20:20.7 8
9 Braden Van Deynze, Gonzaga 20:22.0 **
10 Jared Christian, Gonzaga 20:22.4 **
11 Paul Kupcis, Gonzaga 20:23.5
12 Nick Ford, Gonzaga 20:29.6
13 Travis Stanford, Oregon 20:33.1 11
14 Boru Guyota, Oregon 20:38.3 12
15 Cameron O'Neil, Gonzaga 20:42.8
16 Kyle Branch, Gonzaga 20:46.4
17 Nicholas Roche, Gonzaga 20:48.3
18 Alex Foote, Gonzaga 20:48.7
19 Brad Kachigan, Gonzaga 21:23.6
20 Hank Morrison, Oregon 23:34.5
DNF Chris Kwiatkowski, Oregon DNF
**displaced opponent
