NORTON, Ohio - The University of Toledo women's cross country team finished first at the All-Ohio Championships on Saturday with 27 points. The meet was hosted by the University of Akron.

"Today was a very good day for the women," head coach Linh Nguyen said, "We again focused on being controlled at the start and finishing strong. The goal coming in was to run for the team win and they did a great job of that." 

Junior Athena Welsh captured the individual crown with a time of 21:01.5 with senior Jennifer Lichter securing second (21:24.0) for the Midnight Blue and Gold. 

"The course is pretty challenging but they ran really tough. Athena (Welsh) continued her strong season with the individual win and Jenn (Lichter) ran great to lock up second," Nguyen added.

Senior Petronela Simiuc placed sixth (21:47.6), sophomore Michelle Hostettler was tenth (21:57.3) and junior Stephanie Sherman was 13th (21:58.9).

"Overall, a very strong day and I'm happy with where we are at this point in the season," said Nguyen. 

The Rockets will be back in action on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Bradley Pink Classic. 

All-Ohio Championships
Norton, Ohio
Women's 6K - Overall

Top 5
1. Athena Welsh - Toledo - 21:01.5
2. Jennifer Lichter - Toledo - 21:24.0
3. Hailey Brumfiled - Wright State - 21:34.6
4. Mackenzie Andrews - Akron - 21:40.9
5. Brianna Coy - Walsh - 21:42.7

Toledo
1. Athena Welsh - 21:01.5
2. Jennifer Lichter - 21:24.0
6. Petronela Simiuc - 21:47.6
10. Michelle Hostettler - 21:57.3
13. Stephanie Sherman - 21:58.9
24. Rebecca Snyder - 22:28.5
32. Olivia Chinn - 22:38.1
38. Claire Steigerwald - 22:41.3
60. Alyssa Edwards - 23:07.6