Staten Island, NY - The College of Staten Island Men's Cross-Country team finished 2nd overall at the Bard College Fred Pavlich XC Invitational, behind only St. Thomas Aquinas who were the winners in this one. Their best finish yet this season among the six other schools competing. The Women's Cross-Country team sent out four Dolphins to run in the 6K race for times as they did not qualify for the team rankings.
 
INSIDE THE MEET
The Men's XC team finished with a total time of 2:39:25, an average of 31:53 among the 59 men in competition. The Women's XC runners placed, 23rd, 38th, 41st, and 43rd respectively among the 54 female runners in competition.
 
DOLPHIN(S) OF THE MEET
Spencer Milito led the way for the Men's team, placing 9th overall with a time of 30:07.1. While three other Dolphins placed in the top twenty. Christian Fernandez came in at 31:28.2. Right behind him was Ahmed Khodir who finished at 31:36.4 and then five seconds later Samuel Pope finished at 31:41.6. Placing all three Dolphins in 17th, 18th, and 19th respectively. For the Women's team Julia Calvo placed at number 23 overall coming in with a time of 29:22.8, adjusting to a 6K race for the first time.
 
COACH'S REACTION
This was one of the best finishes for the Dolphins this season by far and Head Coach Andrew Gangemi was more than happy to see his team's hard work pay off. "I'm very proud of the men's group. Spencer led the way, but Fernandez, Khodir, and Pope ran as a tight pack pushing each other. Alan secured the second-place finish for us. Really great team effort today." Said Gangemi post-race. He added, "Julia Calvo made her 6K debut. She positioned herself to be able to finish strong. Caitlyn Burns was our next one in. She adapted well to the longer race. Ariel Ng and Isabel Gallo had gritty races."
 
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