Campbell Places Fifth at Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Campbell University placed fifth in the six-school field at the Western Carolina University Catamount Classic on Saturday. Western Carolina swept the first three places, led by individual winner Caleb Bailey (15:04.99). The Catamounts placed five runners among the top nine individuals to win the team crown.
Campbell sophomore Michael Earle placed 16^th (16:07) overall to pace the Fighting Camel men in the 5000-meter event. Campbell returns to action next Saturday (Sept. 14) at the UNC Challenge in Chapel Hill.

Catamount Classic
Hosted by Western Carolina University
Men's 5000-Meter Results
Team Scores: 1. Western Carolina 20, 2. Furman 63, 3. Georgia 71, 4. East Tennessee State 75, 5. Campbell 132, 6. Brevard 165.
Top Five Individuals: 1. Caleb Bailey (Western Carolina) 15:04, 2. Jesse Norman (Western Carolina) 15:18, 3. Ben Watkins (Western Carolina) 15:20, 4. Brad Yewer (East Tennessee State) 15:24, 5. Adam Puett (Western Carolina) 15:30.
Campbell Individuals: 16. Michael Earle 16:07, 27. Jeremaine Hood 16:51, 32. Clarence Williams 17:15, 37. Patrick Parsons 17:35, 40. Joey Rogers 17:44, 51. Chase Tharpe 19:19.