FAYETVILLE, Ark. – Hardin-Simmons women's cross country team competed in the Prairie Fire Pepper 5K at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival on Saturday, racing against a deep field from NCAA, NAIA and junior college programs.
 
Kaylee McKee led the Cowgirls with a 139^th-place finish, covering the 5-kilometer course in 22:04.1 while averaging a 7:06-per-mile pace.
 
Senior Hope Fuentes also turned in a strong effort for Hardin-Simmons, placing 154^th overall with a time of 22:28.0 and a 7:13 pace.
 
The race featured 190 finishers and was won by Zosia Zdobylak of Iowa Central CC, who crossed the finish line in 17:31.5.
 
The competition provided another opportunity for the Cowgirls to race against a talented regional field as they continue preparations for the championship portion of the season.
 
Hardin-Simmons will return to action on October 17 at the Dallas Baptist Invitational in Dallas, Texas.
 
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