LAKELAND, Fla. – The Florida Southern College women's cross country team had another meet victory after placing first in the 27^th FLRunners.com Invitational at Holloway Park this morning. After winning the Uncle Nick's Swan City Bagel Run to open the season, this is the second team meet victory in 2026, repeating last year's mark.
 
The Moccasins placed first with each of the top seven runners placing in the top 15. FSC tallied 38 points in the meet, ahead of Saint Leo University (53 points), Lynn University (55 points), Lake Sumter State College (112 points), State College of Florida (137 points), Florida Polytechnic University (158 points), Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Florida National University.
 
Heloise Pinto was the top Moc finisher, coming in at fifth overall with a time of 23:46.54. The Mocs took the next three finishes with Sindy Moncada (24:26.64), Madison Boyko (24:32.85), and Kira Mothershed (24:33.96). Hope Schoenwetter (24:53.26 – 12^th), Ashley Girouard (24:59.63 – 13^th), and Jane Haight (25:24.36 – 15^th) finished in the top 15 overall.
 
Other Moccasins who competed included Kira Casane for 16^th place in 25:32.72, Mia Bartram for 17^th place in 25:43.79, Kelsey Cook for 20^th in 26:35.42, Amelia Marusko for 23^rd in 26:42.47, and Addison Sharp for 27^th in 27:18.93.
 
Women's 6K
5 - Heloise Pinto - 23:46.54
6 - Sindy Moncada - 24:26.64
7 - Madison Boyko - 24:32.85 (PB)
8 - Kira Mothershed - 24:33.96
12 - Hope Schoenwetter - 24:53.26
13 - Ashley Girouard - 24:59.63 (PB)
15 - Jane Haight - 25:24.36
16 - Kira Casane - 25:32.72
17 - Mia Bartram - 25:43.79
20 - Kelsey Cook - 26:35.42
23 - Amelia Marusko - 26:42.47
27 - Addison Sharp - 27:18.93
 
The Mocs will travel to Illinois next week as the team competes in the Lewis Crossover on Saturday, Oct. 10, with an 11:30 AM ET/10:30 AM CT start time.