The Barton Community College women's cross country team competed Saturday morning in the FHSU Tiger Open held at Victoria's Sand Plum Nature Trail.

A trio of Cougars were among 136 entries in the Black 5K race, being led by Kayan Green's 19th placing. The second year cross country athlete competed in the distance for just the second time however, bettering her freshman time by 29 seconds with a 19:37.8 crossing.

Karina Herrera continues to have a strong freshman campaign, taking 48 seconds off her previous 5K best in placing 40th overall at 20:33.5.

Rounding out the three-pack of Cougars was Dixee Lacen in 104th place, battling through slight injuries in posting a 23:42.1.

The Cougars will have three weeks in preparation for the Region VI Championships taking place October 30 in Colby, Kansas.

Complete FHSU Tiger Open Results