Friday, September 20
Cary, N.C.
Wake Forest University
vs
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.
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)
Competed as unattached*
Top-Five Team Finishes
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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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 |
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 |
"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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