The Butler cross country teams sent partial squads to the J.K. Gold Classic hosted by Wichita State University on Saturday at RAFT Ranch outside of nearby Augusta.

Butler had two women run at the meet. Freshman Abiane Collymore finished 49^th in a time of 17:01 for the four kilometer race. Sophomore Adrian McCollum finished 77^th in a time of 18:38.

Sophomore Taylor Parker, who originally came to Butler as a sprinter for the track team, led the Butler men with a 74^th place finish, covering the six kilometer course in 21:12. Fi

 "Taylor, competing in only his second cross country race ever, had a great run," said coach Jeff Becker. "He has been a great surprise for us this year. He works hard and wants to win."

Fidel Munoz was 85^th in 22:02, Dale Nuckolls was 88^th in 22:10, Adam Kelsey was 116^th in 23:41 and Carlos Galindo was 120^th in 24:30.

The Next action for Butler will be Sept. 7 when the Grizzlies compete in the Colby Community College Invitational.