ALLENDALE, Mich. --- The University of St. Francis women's indoor track & field team made a strong first impression at its season-opening meet on Friday with four runners hitting "A" standard marks at the Grand Valley State University (Mich.) Holiday Open.

All four NAIA Nationals qualifying marks came in the 5,000-meter event highlighted by Sabrina Baftiri's time of 17:07.13, which captured her heat. Right behind in the same heat was Laisha Corona at 17:08.40.

Also qualifying were Katherine Bakken and Daly Galloway. Bakken posted a time of 17:37.41 with Galloway at 17:50.73.

Eastern Michigan University captured the meet by totaling 140.7 points.

Up Next
The Saints get right back at it on Saturday morning when they compete in the Olivet Nazarene University Holiday Open beginning at 10:30 am.

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