HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest Recap

Meet Recap:
The HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest brought a high-energy atmosphere to Tallahassee as athletes raced under the lights in prime early-season conditions. Florida A&M senior Tara Bert took the individual crown in 18:37.70, surging away in the final kilometer to secure the win. Behind her, Florida Southern claimed the team title with 30 points, led by Grace Reed in 3rd at 19:00.36; Georgia Southern finished second with 60 points, paced by Elizabeth Stamey in 2nd at 18:45.57; and Tampa earned third with 64 points, spearheaded by Ellie Stabnik in 6th at 19:20.59. The Spartans showed impressive depth with three athletes inside the top 12, establishing themselves as one of the top Division II squads in the region.

Tampa Women's Results

• Ellie Stabnik — 6th — 19:20.59
• Bella Noreika — 7th — 19:22.77
• Mia Eberhardt — 12th — 19:38.35
• Madelyn Gordon — 18th — 19:42.67
• Blair Lobdell - 23rd - 20:04.74
• Brooke Gable — 25th — 20:11.43
• Meghan Turner - 29th - 20:29.84
• Abbey Brende - 30th - 20:35.99
• Kate Meinke - 36th - 20:57.83
• Emma Barcelona - 50th - 22:00.67

Team Scores

1. Florida Southern — 30
2. Georgia Southern — 60
3. Tampa — 64
4. Florida A&M — 122
5. Valdosta State — 139
6. Flagler — 148
7. Florida Gateway College — 157
8. South Florida State — 232
9. Warner — 266
10. Daytona State — 280