SPANISH FORT, Ala. – Daniel Walker recorded his first career top-20 finish in the 5K at the Azalea City Classic, hosted by South Alabama, at Blakeley State Park on Friday evening.
 
Walker finished 16^th in a competitive field of 45 runners, crossing the 5K course in 16:29.9. Meet winner Brady Keller of South Alabama finished in 15:03.8.
 
The freshman from Mobile, Alabama, finished ahead of every Alabama State University runner. The meet marked the final 5K of the season for USSU.
 
Walker will compete next in the 8K at the FSU XC Invite in Tallahassee, Florida, on Oct. 9 at 7:40 a.m. ET.
 
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