MARCY, NY – Hartwick Cross Country opened their 2026 season with a pair of runner-up finishes at the SUNY Poly Wildcat Short Course Invitational, with both women's and men's teams finishing second in their respective races.
The Hartwick women scored 38 points in the 4K, finishing behind Utica.
Julia Weinschreider (Williamson, N.Y.) led the Hawks across the line, placing fifth overall with a time of 19:26.5.
Amelia Steitz (Fairport, N.Y.) followed closely behind in sixth at 19:28.6, giving Hartwick two runners inside the top six.
Addison Shank (Emmaus, Pa.) added a ninth-place finish in 20:34.2, while Lilianna Van De Water (King Ferry, N.Y.) and Audrey Defazio Schultz (Middletown, NY) rounded out the scoring five in 10
th and 11
th.
Emilia Murphy (Amsterdam, N.Y.) finished 12
th in 21:18.5, followed by
Keziah Anderson (Rock Island, Ill.) in the 17
th at 23:21.8.
On the men's side, Hartwick also finished second with 61 points.
Erik Higgins (Buffalo, N.Y.) paced the Hawks with a 10
th place finish in the 6K, crossing in 22:23.0.
Avery Lungstrom (Bel Air, Md.) was close behind in 11
th at 22:28.8, while freshman
Andrew Montalvo (Smithtown, NY) finished 12
th in 22:39.9.
Basil Metz (Highland, N.Y.) placed 13
th in 23:13.3, and
Devon Spalding (Mineola, N.Y.) completed Hartwick's scoring five in 15
th at 23:29.9.
Brady Stryker (Niskayuna, NY) was the Hawks' sixth finisher in 19
th at 23:59.9, followed by
Matthew Canning (Saranac, N.Y.) in 22
nd at 25:03.2. Hartwick also saw finishes from
Carter Wayman (Hobart, NY) (25:43.1), Richard Higgins (Buffalo, N.Y.) (27:17.2),
Logan Haight (Johnstown, NY) (27:58.7) and
Kevin Cando (Liberty, N.Y.) (29:16.0).
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.
