ROME, Ga. — The Berry College men's and women's cross country programs opened the 2018 season this evening with the annual Watermelon Run against a pair of Georgia peers. 

The Vikings welcomed Emory University and Oglethorpe University to the Clara Bowl, with nearly 100 runners competing.

BERRY STANDOUTS:

• The women's team was paced by junior Meredith Herman who earned a fourth overall finish.
• She was followed by Bethany Terpin who placed ninth and newcomer Mikey Mayes who placed inside the top-15.
• The men were led by Will Knowlton and Cameron Bensley who placed ninth and 10th, respectively.
• Parker Roberts also raced to a top-20 finish. 

UP NEXT:

• Berry will head to Memphis for the Rhodes Invitational on Sept. 15.