Spartans Race at Brooks Paul Short Invitational
The STAC cross country teams competed at Lehigh University at the Brooks Paul Short Invitational on Friday. Sophomore Keeley Batemen led the Spartans over the 6K course finishing in 24:11. Freshman Joe Chegwidden was the top men's finisher in 27:41.
Freshman Catherine Sandkuhl ran another solid race in her first ever cross country season covering the course in 25:24. Seniors Chelsea Klinger (27:15) and Lisa Brevogel (27:26) were the next Lady Sppartans to finish. Thie was a personal record for Brevogel in the 6K. Freshman Katelyn Garvey ran with the seniors and finished in 27:30. Freshman Ashley Weintraub was the final scorer for the women's squad crossing the line in 29:33.
In the men's race, Chegwidden was the first Spartan finisher for the second consecutive race. Sophomore Mike Galonski kept him in sight and was the next in at 27:52. At 29:19, freshman Alex Andre completed the 8K course followed by sophomore Mike Kraus (29:25). Classmate Garvenchy Nicolas was the 5th STAC scorer with a time of 30:03.
The Spartans return to action on Sunday, October 9th at the NJIT Highlander Challenge at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. The men's race will begin at 10:30 AM followed by the women at 11:30 AM.
