The St. Lawrence University women's cross country team finished second as a team Saturday at the Liberty League Championship, held at Montgomery Place in Red Hook, N.Y. Vassar claimed the team title.

"We took advantage of excellent conditions and great competition at the Liberty League Championships today," said Saints head coach Kate Howard. "It's always the goal to be running our best in the championship stretch, and the team certainly met that goal today.  This gives us tremendous momentum and confidence as we look to the NCAA Regional Championships in two weeks." 

Avery Blanchard led the Saints, placing fourth overall in 22:37.1 to earn All-Liberty League First Team distinction for the second consecutive year. It is the highest finish at Liberty Leagues in her career.

Charlotte Blake joined Blanchard on the First Team in sixth place at 22:49.5, and Quinn Sirgany crossed in 11th at 23:12.4.

Madison Beaudoin finished the race in 17^th place in 23:30.7, and Carly Zack placed 20th with a time of 23:37.2. Ellie Riley finished 27th in 24:08.5, followed by Fiona Tobin who rounded out the top seven in 37th at 24:45.1.

The Saints also saw Isobel Koger finishing in 41st in 24:59.7. Paige Poirier placed 49th via crossing the line at 25:12.0, and Janie Urban took 51st with a time of 25:23.3.

St. Lawrence now prepares for the NCAA Mideast Regionals.

St. Lawrence Top Seven
4. Avery Blanchard – 22:37.1
6. Charlotte Blake – 22:49.5
11. Quinn Sirgany – 23:12.4
17. Madison Beaudoin – 23:30.7
20. Carly Zack – 23:37.2
27. Ellie Riley – 24:08.5
37. Fiona Tobin – 24:45.1