NEW MARKET, Va.- The EMU Cross Country teams ran their third meet in as many weeks on Friday evening, staying close to home for the running of the JMU Invitational at New Market Battlefield in New Market, Va.
The men's team toed the starting line against Division I teams Mount St. Mary's and VMI as well as Division III power Mary Washington and ODAC foe Randolph. In the end, the Royals got the better of the conference rival WildCats.
Luke Buckwalter maintained his spot as the top runner for EMU, crossing the finish line with a respectably 19th-place finish.
The VMI Keydets won the team title with a low score of 23 points, holding off runner-up Mary Washington. Ben Hargerich of VMI was the individual winner, completing the 8k (4.97 miles) course in 26:36.1.
Highlights
- Team Score: 125 points (4th of 5)
- Luke Buckwalter registered an 8k time of 29:17.6, outrunning several DI athletes in the process.
- Nick Porcaro, a first-year from Charlottesville, Va., came home in 33rd place with a time of 30:53.2.
- Ethan Kanagy crossed the finish line in 40th overall, clocking in at a time of 32:11.9.
- Ben Huyard (47th/33:56.9) and Noah Buckwalter (50th/35:42.2) rounded the out Royals' lineup at New Market.
What's Next
The EMU cross country teams will have a while to recover and train before their next jaunt to the course on Saturday, Oct. 18, when they compete in the Roanoke XC Invitational at Green Hill Park in Salem, Va. The meet will get underway at 10:30 a.m.
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