STOCKTON, Calif—Pacific women's cross country begins the postseason at the West Coast Conference Championships, hosted by Pepperdine, on Saturday. The meet will be live streamed on ESPN+.
 
Last race, the Tigers claimed seventh at the Bronco Invitational. Three freshmen finished in the top three for Pacific. Cathrine Groenbech led the way with a season-best time of 23:21.4 and earned 26th place. Teammates Emma Kaufman (23:37.4) and Valeria Espinoza (23:57.7) came right behind in 35th and 44th. Freshman Keeli Reinken and sophomore Briteny Goriye also set season bests with times of 24:10.6 and 27.07.1.
 
The Tigers look to place higher in the conference championship this season. In 2022, Pacific finished 10th overall as a team. Senior Sophie Pazzo was a top finisher for the Tigers, placing 54th at 22:41.7.
 
If Pacific or any of the Tigers are eligible, they will run at the NCAA West Regional at Sacramento State at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.