The Men's Cross Country team competed in their first-ever competition at the Vic Godfrey Open hosted by U-W Parkside in Kenosha, WI. The host school took first with 26 points, followed by Carthage and Marquette in 2nd and 3rd.
Josiah Berni finished first for the Archers, completing the hilly 6k course with a time of 23:12, followed by Nate Brant (23:33), David Kettel (23:48), Silas McCormick (25:00), Kendall Reyes Montiel (25:47), Blaise Naaman (28:06) William Derby (28:27) and Nate Darge (29:46).
This was the first college XC meet for all 8 of them.
Coach Troy Fichter: "It was great to see our MXC team compete, and I am looking forward to coaching these men for this season and the upcoming seasons!"
The Archers will compete this Saturday, September 14th, at the Ken Weidt Classic hosted by Concordia University of WI. The men's 8k race will take place at 11 am in Mequon, WI.