CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2026) — The Pfeiffer women's cross country team turned in a strong performance Friday at the Royals Cross Country Challenge, placing sixth in the Women's 5K Blue Race against a competitive field of 17 scoring teams at Queens University of Charlotte's meet at McAlpine Greenway Park

Pfeiffer finished with 200 team points and an average time of 20:18, trailing only Charleston (W.V.), Malone, Campbell, Augusta, and Washington and Lee in the team standings.

Senior Makayla Borst paced the Falcons, crossing the finish line 20th overall in 19 minutes, 40.6 seconds to earn the team's top score.

The Falcons showcased impressive depth with three runners among the top 40 finishers. Freshman Emily Yates placed 37th in 20:04.6, while freshman Izabella Delli Colli followed closely in 39th with a time of 20:09.7.
Junior Ryan Germain finished fourth among Pfeiffer runners, taking 48th overall in 20:35.8. Freshman Madalynn Gulledge rounded out the Falcons' scoring lineup, placing 65th in 21:01.7.

Additional contributors for Pfeiffer included senior Hayley Borst (21:42.2), freshman Lis Santiago (22:12.9), sophomore Lily Bolz (23:23.4), freshman Caylea Cline (23:52.1), and freshman Sarah Clodfelter (25:04.2).
Charleston (W.V.) captured the team title with 37 points, led by individual champion Joyleen Korir, who completed the 5K course in 18:05.9.