BOONE, N.C. - Appalachian State University women's cross country team will travel to Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, Nov. 9 to compete in the NCAA Southeast regional championships.

The Mountaineers travel to Charlotte after clinching its 10^th Southern Conference title two weeks ago. The win marks the first time the Apps have clinched the title since 2002 and the first championship for the current Appalachian roster.

Senior Amanda Hamilton led the Apps for the fifth time this season as she finished fifth overall running a season-best 17:42.55 in the 5,000m event, while junior Allison Cook crossed the line at a personal-best 18:00.10 for a 12th place overall finish.

Sarah Williamson and Justine Stocks posted personal-best times for the Black and Gold as Williamson crossed the line 14th overall with an 18:03.72 and Stocks followed right behind with a 15th place overall finish, running an 18:05.43.

Kaitlyn Cagle rounded out the scoring for the Apps as she posted a personal-best 18:09.80 and an 18th overall finish.

Hamilton garnered All-SoCon first team honors for her 2012 season performance, while Cook and Williamson earned All-SoCon second team recognition. Freshman Dana Cox captured All-SoCon freshman team honors, while head coach Michael Curcio garnered Coach of the Year honors.

Four App State runners posted personal-best times in the event as App State took home the championship, finishing just four point ahead of second place Elon.

Appalachian ranks No. 12 in the region, right ahead of SoCon opponent Elon. The 2012 campaign has marked the best regular season for the Apps in the past ten years.

Appalachian State will compete in hopes of qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m.