Colonels set to Host 8th Annual Nicholls XC Invitational

THIBODAUX, La. – After a week off, the Nicholls State University men’s and women’s cross-country teams will host the 8th Annual Nicholls XC Invitational at Nicholls Farm on Saturday, Oct. 3.   EVENT SCHEDULE   7 a.m. – Colonel Cross Country 3200m (Community Race) 7:30 a.m. – Free Kids 1K Run* 8 a.m. – University Men’s 4 Mile 8:30 a.m. University Women’s 5k 9 a.m. – High School Boys 5k 9:30 a.m. – High School Girls 5k 10:15 a.m. – Junior Varsity Boys & Girls 3200m   Nicholls is set to compete in a loaded field that features, Dillard, Jackson State, Southern, Spring Hill, Xavier (La.), and Tulane. Last time out the Colonels had a solid showing at the LSU Twilight Relay Invitational. At the meet in Baton Rouge, both squads placed second with the women’s unit scoring 34 points while the men had 49.   Nicholls head coach Stefanie Slekis gave her thoughts on the 8th Annual Nicholls XC Invitational and how it impacts the community.   “We are excited to host another edition of the Nicholls XC Invitational! It is special to have so many participants and spectators come out and see the Nicholls Farm/ Nicholls Biology is
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