Newland and Poche lead the way for NSU at cross country meet

Tyler Newland (pictured, in black) helped lead Northwestern State in a strong day for the freshmen, clocking a 27:30.0 to lead the way for the Demons at the Watson Cross Country Classic, the final tune-up prior to the Southland Conference Championships on Oct. 30.
Tyler Newland (pictured, in black) helped lead Northwestern State in a strong day for the freshmen, clocking a 27:30.0 to lead the way for the Demons at the Watson Cross Country Classic, the final tune-up prior to the Southland Conference Championships on Oct. 30.

After competing in one meet in the first three, Northwestern State freshman Tyler Newland made up for lost time by running a 27:30.0 in the men’s 8K, as he and Abby Poche led the way for NSU in a strong day for the freshmen at the Watson Cross Country Classic on the campus of Mississippi Christian.

“I think today was the day of the freshmen,” head coach Alex Wills said. “I was very proud of everyon…