Flagler ties the PBC women’s cross country record with its seventh consecutive championship

OAKWOOD, GA – The Flagler College Saints set a Peach Belt Conference record when they won their seventh consecutive women’s cross country championship on Saturday at the University of North Georgia Cross Country Course. The Saints had the first four runners across the finish line, led by singles champion Taylor Stone, and finished the game with 19 points.

The seven straight championships come against Kennesaw State, which won seven from 1994-2000. Flagler wins its eighth women’s cross country title.

Augusta finished second with 45 points and placed three runners in the top 10. Host North Georgia was third, Georgia College & State University was fourth and Lander was fifth.

Stone is the third consecutive Saint to receive the Individual Champion honor. The senior ran the 5K course in 17:22.5, the fourth-fastest 5K ever run at the PBC Championships. Their lead of 20.9 seconds is the 12th largest in conference history.

Enola Savel of Flagler was second, Monique Whiteman was third and Abigail Misch was fourth. Franzi Martens of Flagler was the top freshman with a time of 18:21.5 and was named freshman of the year.

Flagler’s Brian Beil was named PBC Coach of the Year for the seventh consecutive year.

PBC All-Conference Team
Taylor Stone, Flagler
Enola Savel, Flagler
Monique Whiteman, Flagler
Abigail Misch, Flagler
Emily McBride, Augusta
Madison Kennedy, Augusta
Anna Chasteen, North Georgia
Maria Biondollilo, Augusta
Franzi Martens, Flagler
Chloe Smith, Flagler
Caroline Pierce, Augusta
Zoie Marchant, Flagler
Maggie Welp, North Georgia
Claire Mills, North Georgia
Sophia Cook, Augusta

Freshman of the Year presented by College Ave.
Franzi Martens, Flagler

Individual champion
Taylor Stone, Flagler

Coach of the Year awarded by College Ave.
Brian Beil

Women’s Cross Country All Sportsmanship Team
Augusta-Carolina Pierce
Clayton State-Ivory Smith
Columbus State-Alesia Johnson
Flagler – Zoie Marchant
GCSU – Maddie Reese Smith
GSW – Analiese Bevans
Lander – Hanna Martin
North Georgia – Anna Chasteen
USC Aiken – Jade Weber
USC Beaufort-Cydney Stevenson