GETTYSBURG, PA – The Johns Hopkins women's cross country team returned to action Saturday morning for the first time in more than two weeks and made the most of it, cruising to the team title at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational, hosted by Gettysburg College. The Blue Jays placed six runners in the top 20 to secure the victory with 43 points.
 
Carter Brotherton led the way for Johns Hopkins, claiming the individual title in a field of 453 runners. Brotherton crossed the finish line in 20:48.2, finishing 17 seconds ahead of the runner-up to capture the crown.
 
Alexia Tubbs was the next Blue Jay across the line, earning fifth place in 21:24.8 to finish as the fastest freshman in the field. Natalie Boquist followed with a 12th-place finish in 21:42.5, while Diana Valentini and Kira Dye rounded out the team's scoring five with back-to-back finishes. Valentini placed 15th in 21:51.5, followed by Dye in 16th in 21:54.5.
 
Ani Wedemeyer capped the Blue Jays' strong showing with another top-20 finish. The sophomore placed 18th overall in 21:57.0, giving Johns Hopkins six runners among the meet's top 20.
 
Johns Hopkins returns to action Saturday, October 31, traveling to Haverford, PA, for the Centennial Conference Championships. The Blue Jays will look to capture the program's 18^th consecutive conference title.