Strong Collegiate Debuts Power Wake Forest in Adidas XC Challenge

Friday, September 20

Cary, N.C.

Wake Forest University

Adidas XC Challenge

Strong Collegiate Debuts Power Wake Forest in Adidas XC Challenge

9/20/2024 7:15:00 PM | Cross Country

JoJo Jourdon, competing unattached, clocked a 17:42.1 and finished third.

By: Emma Goldstein

Cary, N.C. – Highlighted by a third-place individual finish from standout JoJo Jourdon competing unattached, the Wake Forest men's cross country team opened its 2024 season with a third-place team finish at the Adidas XC Challenge Friday evening in Cary, N.C.

As a team, the Demon Deacons tallied 73 points Friday evening, with four members of the top-five spread finishing in the top 15. In addition to Jourdon (17:42.1), Grant Morgenfeld (18:03.6) and Chuli Serra (18:04.3) both impressed in their first collegiate meet competing as individuals.

Junior Jackson Keefer led the charge for the squad, as he clocked a personal-best 18:02.4 en route to a 10th place finish.

Also making his collegiate debut, Wes Shipsey rounded-out the top 15 with an 18:11.4.

Men's 6k Results (Top 15)

Place (Points)	Name	Time
3. (N/A)	JoJo Jourdon*	17:42.1
10. (8)	Jackson Keefer	18:02.4
11. (N/A)	Grant Morgenfeld*	18:03.6
12. (N/A)	Chuli Serra*	18:04.3
15. (11)	Wes Shipsey	18:11.4

Competed as unattached*

Top-Five Team Finishes

Place	School	Points
1.	Liberty	46
2.	NC State	51
3.	Wake Forest	73
4.	George Mason	97
5.	Clemson	114

From the Staff
"The team ran very well as a whole. We had some really positive depth when you consider the redshirt freshmen in there." - Director of Track and Field and Cross Country John Hayes

Up Next
The men's and women's squads will both be back in action next weekend as they compete in the Nuttycombe Invitational on Sept. 27 in Madison, Wisc.

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