The Comets made a powerful statement at the Billy Mills Classic Women's College 5K, turning in a commanding team performance and claiming the individual crown in a competitive field of runners.

Senior Madalenn Fee led the charge with a blazing time of 18:18.30, securing 1st place overall and setting the tone for a deep and balanced Cottey squad. She was joined in the top five by Avery Morris (3rd – 19:24.80) and Jessie Mick (4th – 20:11.60), giving the Comets a strong early pack presence.

Cottey placed seven runners in the top 16, including:

• Hannah Hayduk – 6th (20:25.90)

• Kyndal Soukup – 10th (21:12.40)

• Joliette Johnson – 14th (21:51.40)

• Arabelle McDonald – 16th (22:11.50)

With consistent finishes and tight time gaps, the Comets outpaced MidAmerica Nazarene and Haskell Indian Nations to secure the team title in the scored event.

Additional Cottey Finishers:

• Elizabeth Dirickson – 20th (23:13.70)

• MC Cox – 28th (28:25.60)

The Comets have a week off before taking on the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic.