Raiders Open Season in Harry Lang Invitational
HAMILTON – The Colgate men's and women's cross country teams opened up the 2024 season on Saturday morning at the Harry Lang Invitational.
After an hour delay and plenty of rain the Raiders weathered the storm, competing in their first cross country meet of the season.COACH FRANCE'S COMMENTS
"Today was a special day with a special group of men and women. I couldn't have asked for a better season opener for our program. On the men's side we have so much depth that anyone could have been within our scoring five today. Despite some tough conditions and sitting out some of our guys who are preparing to open their season later, I was impressed by their poise and grit across the board.
"On our women's side, I don't believe in the history of our program that our scoring five athletes have been all first years. I'm beyond grateful for the focus and commitment I've seen from our women and the selfless leadership shown by our two captains and upperclassmen.
"Clearly a ton of talent and now having depth in numbers has put us in a great position as we kick off the year."
WOMEN
The first Raider to cross the finish line was Eleanor Droege posting a time of 19:00.0, placing eighth in the meet. Annie Reilly came in at 19:20.9 finishing in the top ten while Lucia Pew was able to secure 12th finishing with a time of 19:34.3.
Ava Kletti finished 21st in the meet running a 20:08.1 in the 5k.
The women's team finished third in the meet behind Syracuse and Buffalo.
MEN
Will Keiser and Liam Davis were the first finishers for Colgate placing seventh and eighth, respectively. Keiser finished at 19:51.6 while Davis was just two seconds behind at 19:53.7.
Andrew McGraw placed in the top ten posting a time of 20:01.2.
Owen McMorrow, Sam Ash, and John Griffith finished together placing 12th, 13th, and 14th. McMorrow finished at 20:04.4 before Ash crossed at 20:06.8 and Griffith at 20:09.5.
The men's team finished second in the meet behind Syracuse.
UP NEXT
The Raiders hit the road to Easton, Pa., to compete at the Lafayette Invitational next Saturday, Sept. 6. The meet is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
Players Mentioned
- 5' 9"
- Sophomore
- Sophomore
- Junior
- 5' 11"
- Sophomore
- 6' 1"
- Sophomore
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- First Year
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Players Mentioned
- 5' 9"
- Sophomore
- Sophomore
- Junior
- 5' 11"
- Sophomore
- 6' 1"
- Sophomore
- Junior
- 5' 9"
- First Year
- First Year
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