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November 9, 2008

Mercy College Cross Country Competes at NCAA Division II East Regionals

Sunday, November 9, 2008


Mercy College Cross Country Competes at NCAA Division II East Regionals

BOSTON, MA - The Mercy College cross country squads participated in the NCAA Division II East Region Championships on Sunday in Boston.  The men finished 22nd as a team.

Senior Peter Yarema (Northport, NY) paced the men's squad, finishing the 10K course in a time of 35:05 to place 72nd out of 167 competitors. Senior Tom Cannariato (Goshen, NY) was next for the Mavericks, posting a time of 36:48, followed by senior John Benvin (Thornwood, NY) at 38:32, senior Issiaka Sow (Bamako, Mali) at 39:36, and senior Kevin Gibson (Buenos Aires, Argentina) at 43:06.

Senior Katelyn Klobus (Averill Park, NY) was the women's entrant for Mercy College, running the 6K race in a time of 27:13 to place 110th.

The Mavericks will return to action on Saturday, November 22, at the ECAC/IC4A Championships.