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FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Saturday, September 16, 2023

The men's and women's cross country programs competed at the inaugural RPI Harvest Classic at Pitney Meadows community farm on Saturday, Sept. 16.  In Saratoga Springs, NY. The men's cross country team put on a competitive performance in the challenging 8K race at the inaugural RPI Harvest Classic. The men's team showcased their determination and teamwork, finishing strong despite a challenging course. They completed the race as part of 5 out of 6 complete teams.

Men's Results – 8K

Sam VanAuken: Finished 60th with a time of 27:06.

Garrick Smith-Growick: Finished 82nd with a time of 28:58.

Cole Harris: Finished 86th with a time of 29:44.

Adam Blough: Finished 93rd with a time of 32:01.

William Petramale: Finished 100th with a time of 32:13.

Jaco Kraft: Finished 101st with a time of 32:15.

Ian Shaw: Finished 106th with a time of 33:50.

AJ Wilcox: Finished 107th with a time of 35:40. 

Women's 6K Results:

The women's cross country team also displayed their competitive spirit and endurance in the 6K race. The women's team gave it their all, and all members completed the race as part of 7 out of 7 complete teams.

Laurel Ticer: Finished 60th with a time of 29:06.

Sydney Swedish: Finished 61st with a time of 29:14.

Rebecca Seiter: Finished 67th with a time of 32:14.

Madison Washburn: Finished 69th with a time of 33:34.

Maia DiLego: Finished 71st with a time of 38:19.

Up Next:

The men's and women's cross country programs are back in action on Saturday, Sept. 23 as they travel to compete in the Fred Pavlich Invitational, hosted by Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, beginning at 10 a.m.