LONDON, Ont. - The Georgian Grizzlies men's and women's cross country teams opened their season on Saturday at the Fanshawe Invitational in London.

Adam Skinner (Stratford) had a solid day, finishing as the top placing Georgian runner in 22nd overall with a time of 30:18 on the eight kilometre course.

He was followed by Aurel Fox (Sudbury) in 42nd, Gil Garrido (Bracebridge) in 52nd and Brian Lofaso (Toronto) in 66th as Georgian's top finishers. Overall the men's team finished in 11th place.

On the women's side, second year runner Meghan Evon (Barrie) finished in 28th place with a time of 27:47 in the six kilometre race.

Teammates Desiree Allen (Orillia) finished in 41st and Jessica Roach (Orillia) finished in 50th overall to complete the Georgian contingent.

The Grizzlies will continue their season this coming Sunday, Sept. 24 when they compete in the Fleming Invitational.

Source: Georgian College