Area Resident, Austin Borton, Running for Ashland University Cross Country

2014 Sep 3

The following students are members of the women's cross country team at Ashland University.

Austin Borton of Dayton, OH, is a member.

Borton is majoring in early childhood education. She is the daughter of Nick and Teri Borton of Dayton. Borton is a 2013 graduate of Archbishop Alter High School.

The Ashland University women's cross country team is coached by Trent Mack. Mack is entering his fifth season as the head coach. In 2013-14, Mack was honored as the men's indoor track and field assistant coach of the year. The AU women's team took fifth place at the indoor and outdoor championship meets earlier this year. The Ashland University women's cross country team competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Eagles opening meet is September 6 at Edinboro University. For further information, go to http://goashlandeagles.com.

Ashland University, which has been ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National category, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.