Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Calvin University men's cross country team took third place at the Knight Invite at Gainey Athletic Complex on Saturday morning.
The Knights finished the 10-team meet with a final team score of 85 points, trailing first-place Grand Valley State University with 21 points and Milwaukee School of Engineering with 41.
Ryan Sarkett (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair) was the top Calvin runner in 13th place among collegiate finishers in a time of 26:39.3.
The next four Calvin runners finished inside the top 20, led by
Vaughn Meyer (Dexter, Mich./Dexter) in 15th place with a time of 26:48.9.
Garrett Mowry (Carmel, Ind./Westfield),
Pierce Bentley (Kalamazoo, Mich./Otsego) and
Jonas Church (Wabash, Ind./Wabash) followed behind in places 18-20.
Lawrence Cubitt (Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City Central) and
Gavin Anderson (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park) were the next two Calvin runners finishing in times of 27:33.0 and 27:36.3, respectively.
After the top three of GVSU, MSOE and Calvin, Cornerstone University (150) and Hope College (163) rounded out the top five.
COACH'S COMMENT: "We appreciated all of the alumni and fan support today and the ability to host on our home course," said Calvin head cross country coach
Nicole Kramer. "We took another step forward as a team by setting up the first half and being in the mix of the race. The conditions took a toll on most athletes, but it was impressive to see
Ryan Sarkett,
Jonas Church and
Gavin Anderson step up into key roles as the race developed. This team is continuing to grow and improve, and we're excited for the next opportunity in two weeks."
NEXT UP: Calvin cross country will return to action on October 18 at the Interregional Invite hosted by Augustana College.
