Tennessee Running Club Shines at Catamount Classic, Competes Against D1 Schools
Western Carolina University- Cullowhee, NC- April 25-26th, 2025
Written by Gracie Dugan
Catamount Classic Full Results
HardKnox Pizza Dogwood 5k Full Results
Cullowhee, NC— The Tennessee Running Club (TRC) delivered impressive performances at the Catamount Classic, held at Western Carolina University, competing alongside Division I programs and showcasing their growing presence in collegiate club athletics.
Day 1- Friday, April 26
The meet kicked off Friday afternoon with Scott Greeves, well known in the 800m and longer distances, showcasing his versatility in the 100m and 200m events. In the men’s 100m prelims, Greeves finished 30th with a time of 12.14 seconds. Later in the men’s 200m dash, Greeves placed 31st in 24.41.
Mid-distance events followed with strong representation in the women’s 1500m. Lyndsey Aho finished 12th in 4:56.17 and Alyssa Coe came in 29th at 5:49.17.
In the men’s 1500m, TRC packed six runners onto the track. Thomas Schmiedicke and Ransom Lester finished in near-identical times of 4:06.31 and 4:06.67, placing 18th and 19th respectively. Ethan Wever followed in 24th with a 4:08.57, while Cameron Overton (37th, 4:19.25), Colby Smith (38th, 4:19.86), and Holden Hacker (42nd, 4:32.30) rounded out the event.
In the women’s 5k race, Mikayla Morrell led the charge in 25th place with a time of 19:51.57. Teammates Anna Bagley (29th, 20:17.55) and Jordan Wetzel (30th, 20:26.78) followed closely behind.Â
For the men’s 5k event, Keith Wiley ran 16:23.41 for 12th place, while Sean Kampas finished 21st in 17:14.22.
Day Two – Saturday, April 26
Saturday saw more action from the mid-distance and relay squads. The women’s 800m was a highlight, as Yu-Ting You broke the club record with a time of 2:24.41. Teammate Bridget Boyle followed close behind, running 2:24.43 for 17th. Lyndsey Aho followed in 24th at 2:28.09, with Annabelle Fausey (41st, 2:42.67) and Jordan Wetzel (44th, 2:49.01) completing the event.
The men’s 800m featured a standout performance from Scott Greeves, who placed 5th overall in 1:54.69. Thomas Schmiedicke (22nd, 1:59.20), Ethan Wever (32nd, 2:01.94), Blake Deterding (43rd, 2:07.12), Holden Hackler (44th, 2:07.38), Colby Smith (46th, 2:07.96), and Sean Kampas (54th, 2:18.20) rounded out the event.
In the steeplechase, Lexi Hall shattered the club record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, placing 5th in 14:17.12.Â
Cam Overton represented the TRC men’s team in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, earning 10th place with a time of 10:16.89.
The meet concluded with spirited performances in the 4x400-meter relays. The women’s team of Yu-Ting You, Lyndsey Aho, Annabelle Fausey, and Bridget Boyle earned 12th place with 4:29.42.
In the men’s 4x400, two TRC teams competed. The A team of Thomas Schmiedicke, Blake Deterding, Ethan Wever, and Scott Greeves posted a 3:49.52 for 12th. The B team — Ollie Cian, Sean Kampas, Cam Overton, and Keith Wiley — surged to 10th with an impressive 3:34.32.
While part of the club raced in Cullowhee, others stayed local to support and run in the Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K in Knoxville. Three TRC runners took part alongside club volunteers. Ty Young placed 44th with a time of 21:47.53, pacing Maggie Dugan (45th, 21:47.93) and Lilly McCloud (49th, 22:02.53).
Next Up
The next event for TRC is the Big Orange Invite, where top TRC competitors will take on the University of Tennessee varsity team.