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Huskers Hold Intrasquad Meet Under the Lights



LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska cross country team took the track Friday night for an intrasquad race under the lights at Ed Weir Stadium. The meet featured time trials for the 3K, 5K and 1200m. 

In the first race of the night, Grace Pagone ran a time of 9:57.87 to finish first in the women’s 3K. Emma Bresser finished second in a time of 10:43.76 with Gail Volkmer (10:48.94) finishing third. In the men’s 3K, Dais Malebana crossed the finish first in a time of 8:15.38. Ryan Martins (8:31.47) and Brian Beach (9:04.20) finished in second and third, respectively. 

In the 5K, Erika Freyhof (16:33.24) and George Kusche (14:08.57) earned first-place finishes in their respective races. On the women’s side, Brynna McQuillen (18:05.91) and Taya Skelton (18:29.92) earned second and third place. Bailey Timmons (15:08.57) and Zach Van Brocklin (15:15.38) completed the top-three for the men. 

Middle distance runners Luke DickasMichael KnowlesDaniel Mattern and Franklin Shue raced the 1,200 m. Shue led the pack, racing to a 3:10.45 finish while Mattern (3:11.20), Dickas (3:16.60) and Knowles (3:23.55) rounded out the field for the race.  

“Coming into the season, most of these athletes had not raced since February, so I had to put some competitive efforts in the training plan,” said head coach David Harris. “We developed a great race atmosphere tonight.” 

The meet marked a Nebraska racing debut for ten runners. Numerous others ran personal bests in an overall great performance by the Huskers. 

Intrasquad Meet Results:

Women’s 3K

  1. Grace Pagone 9:57.87
  2. Emma Bresser 10:43.76
  3. Gail Volkmer 10:48.94
  4. Kaitlynn Johnson 10:52.37
  5. Lindsey Blehm 10:58.57
  6. Jaylyn Hallgrimson 10:59.91
  7. Audrey Freyhof 11:01.55
  8. Emma Ralston 11:09.54
  9. Gillian Filer 11:10.32
  10. Abby Heffner 11:50.75

Men’s 3K

  1. Dais Malebana 8:15.38
  2. Ryan Martins 8:31.47
  3. Brian Beach 9:04.20
  4. Jack Slagle 9:06.44
  5. Tyler Williams 9:09.02

1,200 meters 

  1. Franklin Shue 3:10.45
  2. Daniel Mattern 3:11.20
  3. Luke Dickas 3:16.60
  4. Michael Knowles 3:23.55

Women’s 5K

  1. Erika Freyhof 16:33.24
  2. Brynna McQuillen 18:05.91
  3. Taya Skelton 18:29.92
  4. Gabrielle Boucher 18:37.34
  5. Marissa Kraus 18:46.24
  6. Maret Elgren 19:01.25

Men’s 5K

  1. George Kusche 14:08.57
  2. Bailey Timmons 15:08.57
  3. Zach Van Brocklin 15:15.38
  4. Adam Christopher 15:17.00
  5. Erik Snell 15:25.73
  6. Jerry Jorgenson 15:39.26
  7. Alexander Tollinger 15:39.29
  8. Sadio Fenner 15:45.81 





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