KENOSHA, WI - In her first-ever NAIA National Meet, freshman Rachael Dean finished 61st out of 32 teams and 111 individual runners with a time of 18:43.  That time was just a few seconds off of her personal best.

"It was a great day for Rachael and Judson University," says head coach Rich Weinhandl.  "Rachael ran one of her best meets of the year and finished strong.  This is a great way to end this season and start for next year.  She represented herself and Judson well.  I am proud of her and the way she ran.  It was hard course but a great day for the meet."

Dean was the first signee last year by Coach Weinhandl for Judson University when Judson brought back cross country.  She has had a great year finishing with a top 10 finish in seven meets and winning one.