Rio Grande Sports Information
     PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - A trio of runners representing the University of Rio Grande earned a spot in the NAIA National Championship following their performances in the Mid-South Conference Cross Country Championships, Saturday morning, at Shawnee State University.
     Senior Cassie Mattia (West Chester, OH) finished fourth among individuals in the women's division with a time of 18:55, while junior Nick Wilson (Barlow, OH) and senior Matt Spencer (Pickerington, OH) finished eight and ninth, respectively, in the men's division with times of 26:24 and 26:25.
     The trio, who also earned all-conference honors based on their showings, advance to the national event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19, in Port Vancouver, Wash.