WATERFORD, Conn. – The Clark University men's cross country team competed in their final event prior to NEWMAC Championships today at the Connecticut College Invitational in the 8k event from Harkness Park.

Coach Mauro's Thoughts

Ryan went out hard and regained control mid race to run sub 30. Evan hung close to Ryan and ran a really tactile race.  Kevin, Adam, and Alec held as a strong pack for the first two miles. They each then broke off to all have strong performances! Ethan had an awesome kick! Sam ran a really great race and has been incredibly consistent no matter how he is feeling at the starting line.  John ran another phenomenal race and only his second 8K ever finishing 3rd as a first-year walk-on for the cougars. Noah also ran another strong and strategic race. Jack battled it out today! Will worked on finding his groove and race pattern this week, adding another piece to the puzzle! 

How it Happened

• Graduate student Ryan Ewanyk placed the highest among the Cougars with a time of 29:32.40, which was good for 71st overall.
• Sophomore Evan Sucov finished second on the team with a mark of 30:09.40 and 87th overall.
• First-year John Sayles finished third on the squad with a time of 30:57.00.
• Junior Samuel Norton (32:04.70) and senior William Mahan (32:21.10) placed fourth and fifth on the team.
• First-year Noah Katz (32:37.80) and sophomore Jack Bronk (33:53.00) rounded out the top seven for the Cougars.
• Senior Alec Hoffman, sophomore Kevin Braunwart, graduate student Adam Liebell-McLean, and junior Ethan ElHamahmy also competed for the Cougars.

What's Next

Clark will return to action in two weeks at the NEWMAC Championships on Sunday from Highland Park at 12:00 p.m.