Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
James Kennedy ran a gutty race to finish fifth at the NAIA National Championships.
Kennedy twisted his ankle in practice two days prior to the national meet, but still improved upon his 17th-place finish a year ago. Kennedy ran the 5-mile course in a fifth-place time of 24:19, just 14 seconds out of first place.
Winning the race was three-time defending champion Silah Misoi from Life University. Kennedy was only one second behind the fourth-place finisher.
Kennedy was also the only sophomore among the top 20 finishers. His finish earned him All-American honors. He is now a three-time NAIA All-American and a four-time NCCAA All-American.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
NCCAA National Tournament
Western 1, Grace 0
KISSIMMEE, FLA. -ÊNumber six seed Western Baptist beat No. 2 seed Grace College 1-0 in Saturday's NCCAA National Tournament.
The loss puts Grace's women's soccer team in the consolation round of the tournament.
Sherry Kerr scored the lone goal at the 70-minute mark. Western Baptist (13-8-2) outshot Grace (12-8-1) 19-12.
The ball refused to bounce the Lancers' way as Grace had three shots bounce off the goalpost, and when they attacked in the waning minutes, Western Baptist's goalkeeper came through with several spectacular saves.
Grace meets No. 5 seed Malone (11-10-1) in today's consolation match. The winner gets third place.
Western Baptist faces No. 1 seed Indiana Wesleyan (20-4) for the championship.
The Lancers placed eighth in last year's NCCAA Tournament.
