Houghton, N.Y.  –  The Oswego State Men's and Women's Cross-Country teams were back in action this weekend at Houghton University for the Houghton Highlander XC Invitational.

The Basics:
 
MXC: 15 of 16 Teams
WXC: 9 of 16 Teams
Location: Field of Dreams XC Course, Houghton University
 
Full Results Here

How It Happened:

Women's 6K
Hannah Reichard [JR] 21:54.4
Elena Gaffney [SO] 21:56.6
Kyra Pellegrino [JR] 22:28.6
Angelina Buttigieg [SO] 28:14.1
Grace Stevens [FR] 28:20.5
Julia Weaver [SR] 29:42.0
Korey Lesko [SO] 30:52.3
Sophia Shatynski [SO] 31:47.9
Alannah Edwards [FR] 31:55.2
Emily Bologna [FR] 39:01.7
         
Men's 8K
Thomas (Tj) Bowes [JR] 27:44.4
Jeffrey Simmons [SR] 28:24.4
Jt Goss [SO] 29:52.4
Aidan Hafer [SR]30:04.4
Evan Young [FR] 30:28.3
Miles Thompson [FR] 31:47.6
Joseph Gleason [SR] 32:44.1
Elijah Lanigra [SO] 32:54.9
Anthony Serrano [FR] 37:58.8
Hector Cuellar [FR] 41:17.9

The SUNY Oswego cross country teams delivered strong performances this weekend, highlighted by junior Hannah Reichard's record-breaking run in the women's 6K. Reichard crossed the line in 21:54.4, setting a new program record and leading the Lakers' charge.

Close behind was Elena Gaffney, continuing her stellar season with a time of 21:56.6, securing the second-fastest finish in program history. Junior Kyra Pellegrino rounded out the top three Lakers with a solid 22:28.6 effort. Angelina Buttigieg (28:14.1), Grace Stevens (28:20.5), and Julia Weaver (29:42.0) also contributed key performances to the team's depth, while several underclassmen gained valuable race experience in a competitive field.

On the men's side, junior T.J. Bowes led Oswego with a strong 27:44.4 in the 8K, followed by senior Jeffrey Simmons in 28:24.4. Sophomore J.T. Goss (29:52.4) and senior Aidan Hafer (30:04.4) rounded out the Lakers' top pack. First-year runners Evan Young (30:28.3) and Miles Thompson (31:47.6) continued to impress as they adjust to collegiate competition.
    
What's Next:
On Saturday October 18^th the Lakers will head to the Canisius University Invitational starting at 10:0 AM for their final meet before the SUNYAC Championships.