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MBU cross country runners from Lexington, Waynesboro advance to regional meet

Crystal Graham
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Mary Baldwin University’s women’s cross country team placed third overall at the USA South Championships.

Nicky Black, of Lexington, and Caroline Motley, of Waynesboro, both earned a spot in the NCAA South Regional meet.

Black secured a first-place finish and the title of USA South individual champion. Black was awarded the additional honors of first-team all-conference, 2024 runner of the year and the newcomer of the year.

Motley also had an outstanding showing earning a top-10 finish and all-conference honors.

“This is a proud moment for MBU cross country,” said Rob VanCleve, head coach of the women’s cross country team at the Staunton university. “Nicky’s championship performance and Caroline’s stellar race are inspiring achievements that highlight their dedication and the progress of our program.”

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.