Kipkoech leaves field in the dust, Grand Rapids claims team title at Jackson College Jets Classic

The Grand Rapids Community College men's cross country team won their second straight meet, claiming the Jackson College Jets Classic title over host Jackson College. The Raiders had 38 points to outdistance the Jets 99 points. Oakland Community College finished third, Macomb Community College was fourth and St. Clair County Community College was fifth. 

On the individual side, Grand Rapids' Joshua Kipkoech dominate the meet finishing in a time of 27:39.56, Drew Mays of St. Clair County CC was second almost a minute and a half off the blistering pace set by Kipkoech. Andrew Frohm of host Jackson College, while Grand Rapids Jack Kehoe was fourth. Mott Community College's Nolan Herr was fifth, while Jackson's Andy Swihart was sixth. Jonathan Wiggins of Ancilla College place seventh in the 8 kilometer race. Wilson Ishimwe of Grand Rapids CC was eighth and John Siegert of Alpena CC was ninth. Lorain County CC's Charlie Yonts rounded out the top ten. 

All of the MCCAA teams will run again next week at the Firebirds Invitational hosted by Kirtland Community College in Grayling, MI.