Strong Showing at Jack St. Clair College Invitational

Women's 6K Recap

The women's squad turned in a strong collective showing, earning a 6th-place finish with a team score of 194 points and an average time of 34:15.88. Leading the way once again was Lilley Anderson, who clocked a season-best 28:06.48, finishing 26th overall. Close behind was JiaYi Gong with a steady 32:47.32 pace, followed by Abigail Smithnosky (33:16.31) and Addison Zimmerman (33:16.75), who finished just steps apart. Hanna Bulles and Jessica Cecil rounded out the lineup with determined efforts to secure the team's top-six placement.

Women's Finishers

• 26. Lilley Anderson – 28:06.48 (7:32/mile)

• 38. JiaYi Gong – 32:47.32 (8:48/mile)

• 39. Abigail Smithnosky – 33:16.31 (8:55/mile)

• 40. Addison Zimmerman – 33:16.75 (8:56/mile)

• 51. Hanna Bulles – 43:52.52 (11:46/mile)

• (52.) Jessica Cecil – 44:56.97 (12:03/mile)

Men's 8K Recap

The men's team also earned a 6th-place finish behind a balanced group performance that produced a team score of 184 and an average time of 36:59.23. Ashton Owens continued his strong season as Schuylkill's top finisher, placing 33rd with a time of 33:29.10. He was followed closely by Gabriel Karnes (35:30.09), Matthew O (36:10.06), and Francisco Ortiz (37:23.45). Justin Garrido rounded out the scoring five, crossing in 42:23.46 to help the Lions lock in their sixth-place standing.

Men's Finishers

• 33. Ashton Owens – 33:29.10 (6:44/mile)

• 35. Gabriel Karnes – 35:30.09 (7:09/mile)

• 36. Matthew O – 36:10.06 (7:17/mile)

• 37. Francisco Ortiz – 37:23.45 (7:31/mile)

• 43. Justin Garrido – 42:23.46 (8:32/mile)

Up Next

Penn State Schuylkill cross country will return to action next weekend as both teams continue to build momentum heading into the championship portion of the season.