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Gallery: Bill Roe Classic at Lake Padden

September 23, 2023 9:00 pm

Western Washington University's women’s cross country team runs for an early lead with many of them side by side. — Western Washington University's women’s cross country team runs for an early lead during the start of the race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck helps up teammate Ila Davis as Mia Crocker lays down on the ground with many others on their backs on the grass out of exhaustion. — Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck helps up teammate Ila Davis as Mia Crocker lays out at the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Samuel LIngwall crosses the finish line as other runners trail right behind him. — Western Washington University's Samuel LIngwall crosses the finish line in 12th place. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Kevin McDermott crosses the finish line during the men’s race as two other runners trail right behind him while spectators cheer from the sidelines. — Kevin McDermott crosses the finish line during the men’s race. He was the highest finisher for the Vikings (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

University of Alaska Anchorage's Cole Nash celebrates his win with his arms reaching out to the sides as another runner jogs up from behind him. — University of Alaska Anchorage's Cole Nash celebrates his win in the men's race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

High winds and rain pelt a spectator as it blows the flags attached to the rope barrier to the right. — High winds and rain pelt a spectator. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Spectators cheer on runners from the sidelines as the runners pass by. — Spectators cheer on runners. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Andrew Oslin gives a thumbs-up as he runs side by side with other runners. — Western Washington University's Andrew Oslin gives a thumbs-up during the men’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Kevin McDermott starts out in the front of the large crowd of runners. — Western Washington University's Kevin McDermott starts out at the front of the pack. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University runners chat in a crowded huddle dressed in their signature light blue tanktops. — Western Washington University runners chat after their race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Runners crawl and rest by falling to the ground at the finish line. — Runners crawl and are assisted at the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Kayla Ramsey leads the charge as other runners trail behind her while spectators cheer from the side. — Western Washington University's Kayla Ramsey, Josephine Stevenson and Emmy Kroontje head to the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Trinity Western University runner Constance Nankivel slows down at the finish line. — Trinity Western University runner Constance Nankivel wins the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ila Davis leads a trail of runners. — Western Washington University's Ila Davis pushes to the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck heads to the finish line side by side with another runner as they both lead a trail of runners behind them. — Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck heads to the finish line as the top Viking finisher in the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Western Washington University men’s team looks over at the women’s race as they warm up with a jog. — The Western Washington University men’s team looks over at the women’s race as they warm up. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Emma Smith runs ahead leaving a trail of runners consisting of her teammates and of other team members. — Western Washington University's Emma Smith runs ahead of teammates. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

WWU's Ila Davis (252) gets out to a strong start side by side with amongst the crowded runners. — WWU's Ila Davis (252) gets out to a strong start in the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University’s cross country teams turned in solid finishes at their only home meet of the season, the Bill Roe Classic, on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Lake Padden Park.