MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Isabel Ptacek and Isabel Clayton ran personal bests, and four Eagles finished in the top-6 as the Georgia Southern cross country team opened the season by winning the GMC Brickyard Friday evening.

Ptacek took third and finished in 20:01.39, while Clayton posted a time of 22:30.01. A trio of freshmen made their collegiate debuts and placed 4, 5 and 6 for the Eagles. Ella Zierdt finished fourth (20:03.39), Katie Ranck took fifth (20:17.55) and Reese Connelly placed sixth (20:33.07)

Quotables from coach Kelly Carter
"It's a great start to the year and something we can build on. I'm really proud of the hard work these ladies have put in, and it's great to see it pay off."

Results
3 - Isabel Ptacek - 20:01.39
4 - Ella Zierdt - 20:03.39
5 - Katie Ranck - 20:17.55
6 - Reese Connelly - 20:33.07
22 - Isabel Clayton - 22:30.01

Next Up
The Eagles compete in the Florida State XC Open next Friday in Tallahassee, Florida.