PITTSBURGH – The Duquesne cross country teams are gearing up for the Panorama Farms Invitational at the University of Virginia this Friday. It’s their last race before the Atlantic 10 Championships.
Meet Information
Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.
Location: Goodman Campus Cross Country Course – Bethlehem, Pa.
Races: Women’s 6K | Men’s 8K
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The Lineup
- Women’s 6K: Emma Andreen, Cydney Blahovec, Elizabeth Pizon, Lauren Ciuca, Sylvia Kashak, Kendall Lucas, Gianna Mosca, Kate Saum, Sophia Trevenen
- Men’s 8K: Jack Barnhisel, Jacob Bonnar, Brendan Burns, Anthony Ciecierski, Sam de la Riva, Sam Freedman, Kyle Kochanski, Jack Pritchard, Ben Shields, Mason Stewart, Nathaniel Woshner
Last Time Out
Recently, Duquesne had a smaller team at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational. Gina Bolla shone brightly, recording a personal best in the 5K and finishing third overall, earning her Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week recognition. In another event, 20 Dukes competed in the Paul Short Run. Ben Shields stood out with a 16th-place finish in the Brown Division. Sylvia Kashak led the women in her first year, finishing 77th in the Brown Race. This season, Shields and Nathaniel Woshner have consistently been top performers for the men. The women’s leader has varied; Gina Bolla took first at Saint Francis, while Lauren Ciuca and Kashak led in other races.
A-10 Honors This Season
– Gina Bolla – Women’s Performer of the Week (Oct. 14)
– Ben Shields – Men’s Performer of the Week (Sept. 16)
– Lauren Ciuca – Women’s Rookie of the Week (Sept. 16)
What’s Next
After this invitational, the Dukes will have a week off before the Atlantic 10 Championships on Nov. 1. The men’s race is set for 10 a.m., followed by the women’s at 10:50 a.m. The meet will take place at the Elvin R. King Cross Country Course in Cedarville, Ohio. For details, visit the [Atlantic 10 Championship page](https://atlantic10.com/sports/2025/7/17/XCChamp25.aspx).
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Cross country running isn’t just about speed; it’s about endurance and strategy. According to a recent study, many athletes emphasize teamwork and mental toughness, essential for success at events like these. Each race can often reflect personal growth, as athletes push through their limits. Let’s see how Duquesne performs in this upcoming invitational and what personal breakthroughs await!
