FREDONIA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Women's Cross Country competed in the 2024 NCAA Niagara Regional Championships to wrap up the season, hosted by SUNY Fredonia.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The Hawks prepared for a loaded meet, competing among 21 teams with championship aspirations.

• Brynita Haas (Red Creek, N.Y.) enjoyed another strong year for the Hawks, being the first to cross the finish line for the team in the championship meet. Haas finished the 6k race with a mark of 25 minutes and 46 seconds.

• Just three runners later, Julia Weinschreider (Williamson, N.Y.) would be next to cross the finish line, capping off her standout debut year, clocking in at 26 minutes and two seconds.

• Maddy Smith (Oneonta, N.Y.) ended her senior season on a high note, finishing soon after Weinschreider, completing her championship race with a time of 26 minutes and  31 seconds.

• Giovanna Wall (West Hurley, N.Y.) kept up the momentum for the Hawks, clocking in at 28 minutes.

• Addison Shank (Emmaus, Pa.) wrapped up the season for the Hawks, finishing her first NCAA Regional Championship race at 30 minutes and seven seconds as the Hawks earned 20th place in this year's regional championships.

• Championship results can be found here.

COMMENTS FROM HEAD COACH NATE CREWS

"This was the biggest stage the women have seen all season. They were definitely flying high after the performances at the conference championship and looking to replicate. The course at Fredonia was definitely more challenging and it showed on their finishing times. Regardless, the five women we put on the start line showed a lot of grit racing late into the season and I think will bring that energy onto the track soon."

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