UTICA, N.Y. - The women's cross country team rallied together for a solid 5k performance that earned them 3rd place at the SUNY Poly Wildcat Invitational and ahead of two other in-conference schools.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Brynita Haas (Red Creek, N.Y.) led the charge for the Hawks with an impressive 3rd place overall finish in a pool of 66 total runners, clocking in at 24 minutes and 21 seconds while snagging a 20 second personal best. Her pace was six minutes and 32 seconds, only four seconds slower than the first-place runner.
Julia Weinschreider (Williamson, N.Y.) would continue the Hawks' drive, finishing with a time of 26 minutes and 33 seconds. First-year Amelia Steitz (Fairport, N.Y.) would also continue her precedent of impressive finishes with a twenty second personal record and securing 22nd place.
Overall, the women's team rallied together to capture a 3rd place finish out of 7 teams, and overtake two conference teams: Keuka and host SUNY Poly.
Results from the day can be found here.
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COMMENTS FROM HEAD COACH NATE CREWS
"The ladies got a chance to compete at a small meet they could finish near the top in. Poly's course isn't brutally difficult, but there are enough climbs to keep you honest if you're not prepared. Bryn Haas finished 3rd overall with a twenty second personal best. Amelia Steitz also ran a twenty second personal best on the day. The ladies' efforts put us ahead of two other conference schools today."
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UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The cross country teams will travel to Clinton, New York, where they will attend the Hamilton Invitational on Saturday, October 11th for a 12PM start to the day.
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About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
