Friday, October 3
Kernersville, N.C.
Wake Forest University
vs
Spartan Classic
No. 25 Demon Deacons Claim Team and Individual Titles at Spartan Classic
10/3/2025 7:47:00 PM | Cross Country
Redshirt sophomore Alyssa Preisano secured her first career win as four Demon Deacons finished inside the top-10.
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – The No. 25 Wake Forest women's cross country team continued their solid start to the 2025 season as they secured both the team and individual titles at the Spartan Classic on Friday afternoon.
Four Demon Deacons finished inside the top-10, including three placing inside the top five, to help push the team to their second team victory of the season, having previously placed first in their opening meet of the season at the Queen City Invite.
Redshirt sophomore Alyssa Preisano led the charge for Wake Forest as she clinched her first collegiate victory with a time of 17:45.3. The Waxhaw, N.C., native is now the second Demon Deacon to earn a team title, with junior Angelina Perez doing so at the Queen City Invite.
Meanwhile, junior Palmer Walstad finished just behind Preisano in second place, clocking a time of 17:56.4 on the 5k course. Freshman Charlotte Tuxbury earned her first career top five result, finishing in fourth place with a time of 18:06.9.
Sophomore Mia Prok finished the race in seventh place, posting a time of 18:12.9, while fellow sophomore Amy Weybrecht closed out the top five finishers for the Deacs with an 11th place finish.
Sophomore Aiden Harrand also secured a top-15 finish, placing 13th overall after adding a time of 18:41.6.
Top Five Spread
Team Results
From the Staff
"Tonight was a great opportunity for our women to get in some quality work on a beautiful course close to campus. Having the support of family, friends, and fans made the atmosphere even more special. A highlight of the night was seeing Alyssa earn her first collegiate win. We'll carry this momentum into a week off from racing as we prepare for our next trip to Texas in two weeks." - Associate Head Coach Ashley Bastron
Next Up
The Demon Deacons will close out their regular season at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas on Oct. 17.
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Four Demon Deacons finished inside the top-10, including three placing inside the top five, to help push the team to their second team victory of the season, having previously placed first in their opening meet of the season at the Queen City Invite.
Redshirt sophomore Alyssa Preisano led the charge for Wake Forest as she clinched her first collegiate victory with a time of 17:45.3. The Waxhaw, N.C., native is now the second Demon Deacon to earn a team title, with junior Angelina Perez doing so at the Queen City Invite.
Meanwhile, junior Palmer Walstad finished just behind Preisano in second place, clocking a time of 17:56.4 on the 5k course. Freshman Charlotte Tuxbury earned her first career top five result, finishing in fourth place with a time of 18:06.9.
Sophomore Mia Prok finished the race in seventh place, posting a time of 18:12.9, while fellow sophomore Amy Weybrecht closed out the top five finishers for the Deacs with an 11th place finish.
Sophomore Aiden Harrand also secured a top-15 finish, placing 13th overall after adding a time of 18:41.6.
Top Five Spread
| Place (Points) | Name | Time |
| 1 (1) | Alyssa Preisano | 17:45.3 |
| 2 (2) | Palmer Walstad | 17:56.4 |
| 4 (4) | Charlotte Tuxbury | 18:06.9 |
| 7 (7) | Mia Prok | 18:12.9 |
| 11 (9) | Amy Weybrecht | 18:31.5 |
Team Results
| Place | School | Points |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 23 |
| 2. | Liberty | 32 |
| 3. | UNCG | 70 |
| 4. | Lander | 120 |
| 5. | Belmont Abbey | 162 |
From the Staff
"Tonight was a great opportunity for our women to get in some quality work on a beautiful course close to campus. Having the support of family, friends, and fans made the atmosphere even more special. A highlight of the night was seeing Alyssa earn her first collegiate win. We'll carry this momentum into a week off from racing as we prepare for our next trip to Texas in two weeks." - Associate Head Coach Ashley Bastron
Next Up
The Demon Deacons will close out their regular season at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas on Oct. 17.
Follow The Demon Deacons
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