<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574564346580.jpeg">The FHSU men's cross country team. Photo by Jason McCullough courtesy <a href="fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a> SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Fort Hays State men's cross country team wrapped up a special 2019 season with a 29th-place finish at the NCAA DII National Championships Saturday at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course. The Tigers picked up 629 points on the day, led by&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/8153165b-2dbe-4546-b3da-fdc995684b3a?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Robbie Schmidt</a>. The junior completed the 10-kilometer course in 31:49.5, finishing 125th in the field of 268 runners.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/3d7aaeb0-24f5-4bdf-b60e-0dc8cdd841bb?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Justin Moore</a>&nbsp;was the 132nd runner to cross the line, turning in a time of 31:51.8. <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/786cb4c9-2abe-44a6-88d1-b57b74ecfab4?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Reed Rome</a>&nbsp;was the next Tiger across the line, placing 148th with a time of 31:59.7.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f53bec14-fce9-431b-80c4-d7ea4590f677?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Seppe van 't Westende</a>&nbsp;crossed the line in 32:07.9 to finish 159th, while&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f37804a9-910b-4496-bacc-8496f6bc0295?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Kaleb Crum</a>&nbsp;ran the race in 32:16.6 to place 171st.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/53fa2f61-684e-4607-bae4-b939ab41adb3?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Israel Barco</a>&nbsp;finished in 185th place with a time of 32:29.2 and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f5a2f7ea-2eb0-448f-b947-e0185cfcb4b0?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Peter Franklin</a>&nbsp;placed 232nd with a time of 33:24.0. Colorado School of Mines captured the national title with 57 points after placing five runners in the top 20. Ezra Mutai of American International won the race in a time of 29:31.2. After a strong fall outdoors, the Tigers will transition inside for the indoor track and field season. The Crimson &amp; Gold Invite, the first meet of the season, is scheduled for December 7 in Pittsburg, Kan. Complete Fort Hays State Results125 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/a759938e-8b96-4e57-996d-590d45ce7e02?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;- 31:49.5132 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e24bde7d-4364-49b2-bc93-668cdc51245d?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Justin Moore</a>&nbsp;- 31:51.8148 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/3e1cd105-3bd3-423d-ae55-09f76d9116df?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Reed Rome</a>&nbsp;- 31:59.7159 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d2f6b9ad-d45e-43d9-a25c-f9119673139d?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Seppe van 't Westende</a>&nbsp;- 32:07.9171 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d4578bf2-997a-42ae-ace5-67c22c1bd47a?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Kaleb Crum</a>&nbsp;- 32:16.6185 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/fa5cafa0-e933-4d00-be3d-2afa5ccf1139?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Israel Barco</a>&nbsp;- 32:29.2232 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/dcb7db7f-5bb6-412b-b420-db897a650c88?elinkdata=140795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Peter Franklin</a>&nbsp;- 33:24.0 --<a href="fhsuathletics.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">fhsuathletics.com</a>--

FHSU men's cross country 29th at national championships