Posted: Oct 18, 2011
ERIE, PA – La Roche men's and women's cross country competed in the Mercyhurst-Gannon Cross Country Invitational on Saturday in driving rain and hail. The field consisted of six teams including NCAA Division II opponents Mercyhurst, Gannon, Clarion, and Pitt-Johnstown, and AMCC Conference rival Pitt-Bradford.
Jeff Dailey led the men's cross country team to a third place with a 21st place finish and a time of 33:28 on the muddy course. Dominique Clayton (37:08, 29th), Robert Patterson (38:24, 30th), Alameen Byers (38:37, 31st), and Brandon Schrecengost (43:55, 32nd) followed to complete the five runner field.
Alecia Kidder finished with a time of 30:23 (53rd) to lead the Lady Redhawks. Kaitlin Oliver (38:40, 64th) and Katrina Forrester (42:23, 65th) followed for La Roche.
Five La Roche Men completed the 8k (5 mile) race:
Jeff Dailey: 33:38 21st place
Dominique Clayton: 37:08 29th place
Robbie Patterson 38:24 30th place
Alameen Byers 38:37 31st place
Brandon Schrecengost 43:55 32nd place