TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Franklin College men's cross country team hit the course on Saturday (Sept. 17) morning, facing off against a massive field at the Indiana State University McNichols Invitational.
 
The Grizzlies finished 17^th overall, with competition coming from NCAA Divisions I, II and III.
 
For the second straight race, sophomore John Asplund paced the Griz runners on his way to earning 84 points with a time of 26:53.9. Placing second on the team with a time of 27:54.4 was freshman Samuel Wilson, who picked up 96 points with his finish.
 
Rounding out the scorers for the Grizzlies were sophomore Elliott Gough (103^rd/28:14.2), freshman Riley Devening (110^th/28:57.8) and junior Jack Sells (29:09.7).
 
A whole host of Grizzlies also competed in the race with Eli Cochrane (30:01.8), Corbin Lee (30:27.2), Jonah Decker (31:11.0), Parker Mullins (31:36.9), David Sieg (32:23.8), Noah McCracken (32:56.4), Luke Paddock (33:50.0), Luke Paddock (35:00.0), Tristan Konkler (35:14.1), Ethan Bequeret (37:32.8), Brayden Devenport (38:18.1) and Tyjay Laster (39:09.5) rounding out the times.
 
Franklin is off for two weeks before heading to Kentucky on Oct. 1 for the Greater Louisville Classic, held at Tom Sawyer Park. Race time is set for 10:30 a.m.