Slippery Rock University Cross Country Team Results at Lock Haven Invitational
Slippery Rock University’s men’s cross country team placed 10th in the crimson race at the Lock Haven Invitational. The event took place on Saturday at the West Branch XC Course in Lock Haven.
Charleston took first place with 71 points, closely followed by Walsh with 79 and Ashland with 80. Lock Haven was the top PSAC team, finishing sixth with 191 points. Slippery Rock secured the second spot among PSAC teams and 10th overall with 327 points.
John Juszynski led Slippery Rock, finishing 64th with a time of 26:11. He was closely followed by Eli Schreiber in 68th at 26:14, and Michael Gauntner, who came in 79th with a time of 26:34. The rest of the team finished as follows:
- Dom Bumblis – 82nd, 26:35
- Dylan Ribelin – 83rd, 26:36
- Easton Adamczyk – 87th, 26:40
- Jonah Lindstrom – 91st, 26:43
Slippery Rock also had a strong showing in the white race, where Ryan Czechowski led the team in 38th place with a time of 28:00.
The team will take a break next weekend and will compete again on October 11 at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational in Pittsburgh.
Interestingly, cross country running has seen a noticeable increase in popularity. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in cross country has risen by 20% over the last decade. This growth reflects a broader trend where more young people are engaging in distance running, often praised for its numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular fitness and mental well-being.
As the Slippery Rock team continues to compete, they emphasize teamwork and perseverance, qualities that are essential for success not just in sports, but in life.
For the full results from both races, you can check here: Full Results.
