Buffalo N.Y.  –  The Oswego State Men's and Women's Cross-Country teams were back in action this weekend at the Canisius Alumni Classic in Buffalo, NY.

The Basics:
 
MXC: 12 of 14 Teams
WXC: 6 of 14 Teams
Location: Delaware, Canisius University
 
Full Results Here

How It Happened:

Women 5K:
Elena Gaffney [SO]18:22.0
Hannah Reichard [JR]18:23.4
Kyra Pellegrino [JR]18:36.4
Angelina Buttigieg [SO]22:40.2
Grace Stevens [FR]24:00.5
Julia Weaver [SR]24:31.6
Julay Mustafa [FR]25:25.5
Korey Lesko [SO]26:29.4
Alannah Edwards [FR]26:51.1
Emily Bologna [FR]32:45.1
 
Men 8K:
Noah Melita [SO]29:18.4
Jeffrey Simmons [SR]30:00.8
Thomas (Tj) Bowes [JR]30:09.7
Aidan Hafer [SR]30:30.5
Elijah Lanigra [SO]31:16.9
Jt Goss [SO]32:25.4
Miles Thompson [FR]33:40.6
Joseph Gleason [SR]33:56.2
Evan Young [FR] 34:54.6

The women's squad was once again anchored by its dynamic front-running duo. Elena Gaffney paced the Lakers with a time of 18:22.0, narrowly edging teammate Hannah Reichard, who finished just behind 18:23.4. Gaffney's time is good enough for second all-time in the Oswego record books with Reichard right behind her at third all time after today.

Junior Kyra Pellegrino continued her strong season as Oswego's third finisher, crossing 18:36.4, giving the Lakers three runners under 19 minutes. Pellegrino now sits at #7 all-time for the Lakers.

Rounding out the scoring five were Angelina Buttigieg at 22:40.2 (personal best) and Grace Stevens in 24:00.5 (personal best), while veterans and newcomers alike gained valuable race experience. Julia Weaver (24:31.6), Julay Mustafa (25:25.5), Korey Lesko (26:29.4), Alannah Edwards (26:51.1), and Emily Bologna (32:45.1) all contributed to the Lakers' depth.

On the men's side, Noah Melita led the Lakers in the 8K with a time of 29:18.4, setting the tone for Oswego's efforts. Senior Jeffrey Simmons followed in 30:00.8, with TJ Bowes closing behind at 30:09.7 to round out a tightly packed top three for the Lakers

Aidan Hafer clocked 30:30.5 to secure the fourth scoring spot, while sophomore Elijah LaNigra finished in 31:16.9 to complete Oswego's top five.

Also competing for the Lakers were JT Goss (32:25.4), Miles Thompson (33:40.6), Joseph Gleason (33:56.2), and Evan Young (34:54.6), who all gained valuable course experience in a competitive field.

What's Next:
The Lakers will now prepare for the SUNYAC Championships next weekend in Plattsburgh NY.