The UC Davis cross-country team opened up its season at home this weekend against rival Sacramento St. in the Aggie Open.
Junior Jonathan Peterson led the men’s team by posting a time of 17:31 in the 5900 m to give the Aggies 15 points against the rival Hornets. Junior Krista Drechsler ran a 13:33 in the 4000 m to lead the women in the 47-16 win over the Hornets.
Seniors Jonathan Sees and Calvin Thigpen placed second and third on the men’s side with times of 18:00 and 18:04, respectively.
Junior Sarah Sumpter finished second on the women’s side with a time of 18:34 while junior Samantha Kearney finished fourth with a time of 13:58.
UC Davis returns to action Saturday, Sept. 11 as the Aggies compete in the Hornet Jamboree, hosted by Sacramento State.
– Jason Alpert
