LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Mercyhurst cross country team competed at the Louisville Cross Country Classic, highlighted by a first place team finish and four top-20 finishes for the men's team.
 
The men competed in the 8k silver race, placing first overall as a group with a total of 65 points. The finisher for the men was Thomas Gaydos, placing 11^th overall with a time of 26:18.40. Next to finish was Sawyer Bonnett, placing 13^th overall with a time of 26:27. Xavier Mohamed finished right behind Bonnett, placing 14^th overall with a time of 26:38.5. Camden Pierce finished 16^th overall with a time of 26:48.20.
 
Lucas Izbicki finished 21^st overall with a time of 26:57. Coming in at 27^th overall was Nicholas Schaefer, who finished with a time of 27:06.50. Max Dillaman placed 42^nd overall with a time of 27:23.90.
 
Daniel Derby placed 88^th overall, with a time of 28:06.50. Gabriel Nestoros placed 100^th overall with a time of 28:22.80. Ian Ginther placed 157^th overall with a time of 29:38.50. Ian Ginther placed 157^th overall with a time of 29:38.50. Adin Bish paced 165^th overall with a time of 29:48.70. Alexander Rowe placed 174^th overall with a time of 29:59.20. Tyler Corbin placed 200^th overall with a time of 30:46.60.
 
The women competed in the 6k blue race, placing 14^th overall as a group with a total of 414 points. The highest Laker to finish was Miranda Singh-Biggs, placing 39^th overall with a time of 23:59.80. Rowan Milliron was next, placing 63^rd overall with a time of 23:24.50. Molly McIntyre placed 85^th overall with a time of 24:53.70. Kaila Szczygielski placed 89^th overall with a time of 24:59.10. Julia Zajac placed 189^th overall with a time 29:38.30. Emma Valerio placed 203^rd overall with a time of 33:41.20.
 
The Lakers will return to the course when they compete at the Canisius Alumni Classic on Saturday, Oct. 17.
 
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