CASTLETON, Vt. -- The Vermont State University Castleton women's cross country team placed seventh at the Little East Conference Championships. Castleton competed in the 6,000-meter race, finishing with 202 points. 

Lanza Bellomo paced the Spartans with a 22nd-place finish in 24:18.20.

Halle Christian followed in 39th place with a time of 26:12.40, while Jill Robb crossed the finish line in 44th at 26:49.10. Karsyn Bellomo finished 46th in 27:15.80.

Ariana Reynolds placed 51st with a time of 29:06.10, while Jane Trowbridge rounded out the Spartans in 58th place at 32:03.70.

The Spartans return to action Saturday, Nov. 14, at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships in Manchester, Conn. The women's race is scheduled for 11 a.m.