SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (Sept. 25) – The Waynesburg University men's cross country team competed in the Carnegie Mellon Mideast Pre-Regional on Saturday. 

 

The race, which is at the site of the 2010 NCAA Mideast Regionals, was the biggest field the Jackets had competed in thus far in the young season. The race featured 17 teams, three of which are ranked in the top 25 in the NCAA weekly poll. 

 

The team scored a respectable14th place in the skilled field. As usual, the Jackets used their depth to their advantage; in fact, their top runner and their fifth runner were separated by a mere 60 seconds.

 

Standouts on the day were senior captain Adam Swingle, who placed 59th with a 28:47. Swingle was followed up by two freshmen, Jon Blatt and Justin Angotti, who finished in 69th (29:08) and 75th (29:19), respectively. 

 

The young Jacket squad had three personal bests on the morning with the first coming from freshman Aaron Anderson, who continues to improve each week. he finished with a time of 30:19. Seniors Ben Fortna, who competed most of the season with a knee injury, and Sean Dougherty both ran personal bests on the hilly 8k course.

 

The Jackets return to action on October 9th when they visit nationally ranked Carnegie Mellon at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh.