Cross-country teams place second in Poultney
The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Green Mountain College invitational this weekend hosted by Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt.
The men’s team took second place at the race with Isaac French leading the way with an impressive time of 25:31, coming in third place overall.
Castleton’s own Steve Hagemann wasn’t far behind with the time of 25:58, coming in sixth overall. They were followed by Nick Tubolino with a time of 27:12, Jonah LaVigne with the time of 27:13, and Matthew Woodward with the time of 27:14.
George Forbes also did well, recording a time of 29:25 and coming in 29th place overall. Patrick Gilligan rounded out the top seven with the time of 29:50.
The women’s team also did well in the meet.
“Everybody did well. We had some great pack running and a few people set a personal best,” said junior Mariah Eilers. “We are looking good for the NAC championship coming up soon.”
The Women’s team took second place overall this weekend with Eilers posting a time of 20:40, taking eighth place. Margaret Kuchinski ran a time of 21:30 being trailed by fellow Spartan McKynze Works with the time of 21:58.
Not far behind was Shelly Audette with a time of 22:07, Kelsey Thompson with a time of 22:13, and Caitlin Ryan with a time of 23:02. Cassie Pinaire was close behind with a time of 23:08 to close out the top seven for the lady Spartans.
Both of the cross country teams will be traveling to Thomas College to compete in the NAC Championship Nov. 3.