KAHUKU, Hawaii-Last Saturday, former Panguitch High School cross country star Whittni Orton of BYU placed first in the 5-K race at the Big Wave Invitational.

Orton won the event in a time of 18:05.00 and was instrumental in the No.6 ranked women at BYU winning the team competition.

Orton and her Cougars teammates are next in action September 14 at the BYU Autumn Classic.