November 11, 2017 -- Virginia Beach, VA
The SUNY Delhi men and Cleary University women returned to Virginia Beach and claimed the 2017 USCAA Cross Country National Championships for the second straight year in a row. Amid unfavorable weather conditions, in which runner’s dealt with strong winds, chilly temperatures, and a soggy course, both teams won first place in the men’s and women’s individual and team contests.
Led by Women’s Coach of the Year Sarah Boyle, Cleary was led by junior Madison Paquette, who won the individual National Championship with a time of 23:21 and a 6:17 pace. She was followed behind fellow teammate Natasha Stevenson, who finished the 6K in 23:37. Stevenson edged out Rebecca Broadbent of Vermont Tech by less than a second, who took home third place honors.
The Cleary Cougars used strong performances to Aleighsha Engisch and Breunisje Kass-McGrady, who also finished in the top ten of the field. Cleary won the day with a team of score of 38. SUNY – ESF earned runner- up honor’s in the women’s team field with a score of 58. Junior All-America Marissa Latrop anchored the Mighty Oaks, finishing fifth overall out of the 125 runner’s in the field. St Mary of the Woods College finished in third place.
On the men’s side, the SUNY Delhi Broncos ran away with the men’s team National Championship, having the top four finishers cross the finish line in green and gold. The Broncos’ had an overall score of 23 – twice as good their finish last year -- and Kobie Lane claimed the individual National Championship with a time of 25:58. Delhi’s Nick Arnecke and Jon Messler both finished the race at second and third place, but with a time of 26:06. They both crossed the line at the same, but with Arnecke finishing just a hair sooner. The SUNY ESF men also finished this year’s national championships in second place. Mark McClenahan and Tom Keenan both had a time of 27:45 and led the Mighty Oaks, finishing 11th and 12th, respectively. The Cleary University men’s team finished third overall and were led by All-American Joseph Ufolla, who was 5 out of 166 runner’s in this year’s National Championships. His time was 27:01.
Full results and All-American honorees are listed below.
WOMEN’S TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
|
Place |
Team |
Points |
|
1st |
Cleary University |
38 |
|
2nd |
SUNY ESF |
58 |
|
3rd |
St. Mary of the Woods College |
65 |
USCAA Women’s Cross Country All-Americans
First Team
Name School Time
- Madison Paquette Cleary 23:22
- Natasha Stevenson Cleary 23:47
- Rebecca Broadbent Vermont Tech 23:48
- Aleighsha Engisch Cleary University 24:02
- Marissa Latrop SUNY ESF 24:03
- Julia Lindsay ACPHS 24:05
- Kendyll Shulz SMWC 24:15
Second Team
- Breanna Barger SMWC 24:17
- Breunisje Kass-McGrady Cleary University 24:19
- Cheyenn Wright SMWC 24:26
- Lara Matthias Hampshire 24:50
- Clara Wagner Hampshire 24:58
- Liz O’Brien Hampshire 24:58
- Erin Cocca SUNY ESF 25:15
MEN’S TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
|
Place |
Team |
Points |
|
1st |
SUNY Delhi |
23 |
|
2nd |
SUNY ESF |
78 |
|
3rd |
Cleary University |
109 |
USCAA Men’s Cross Country All-Americans
First Team
Name School Time
- Kobie Lane SUNY Delhi 25:58
- Nick Arnecke SUNY Delhi 26:06
- Jon Messler SUNY Delhi 26:06
- Lucas Reilly SUNY Delhi 25:59
- Joseph Ufolla Cleary 27:01
- Jason Mallo Florida College 27:04
- Sam Morkal-Williams Warren Wilson 27:24
Second Team
Name School Time
- Julian Rohn-Capellero Warren Wilson 27:29
- Cole Dammeier Illionis Tech 27:33
- Jarrett Ferguson Florida College 27:38
- Mark McClennahan SUNY ESF 27:44
- Tom Keenan SUNY ESF 27:44
- Kevin Mn SUNY Delhi 27:45
- Parker Nuest SMWC 27:45
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY END OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Student-Athlete of the Year – (Co) Rebecca Maine, Penn State DuBois and Elise McIntyre, SUNY-Delhi
Coach of the Year – Sarah Boyle, Cleary University
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY END OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Student-Athlete of the Year – Daniel Lee, Davis College
Coach of the Year – Joe Carei, Penn State Fayette
FULL RESULTS