Endicott Lands in Fifth at CCC Championships

November 1, 2005

Nov. 1, 2005

Beverly, MA- The women's and men's cross country teams each finished fifth in one of the most competitive conference meets in recent years. Just 20 points separated second place from fifth.

The competition was a 3.7-mile course for the women hosted by Gordon College in snowy conditions.

Freshman Nicole Prokop (Montgomery, NH) made the All-Conference CCC Team finishing in 8th place with a time of 24:47. This marks the first time a women has made the all-star team in four years.

Senior Erica Spencer (Sterling, MA/Wachusett Regional) and sophomore Julianna Osbourne (Danvers, MA/Danvers) both had solid performances for the Gulls, recording personal bests with times of 25:45 and 25:52, respectively. Spencer took 17th place and Osburn was 19th.

The men's cross country team was also fifth with a total of 130 points this past weekend.

Junior Scott Baldelli (Marlborough, MA/Marlborough) ran his best race of the season, taking 17th place with a time of 29:42.

Sophomore Ryan Darmody (Portsmouth, RI/Portsmouth) and junior John Harkins (Hollis, NH/Bishop Guertin) both ran well for the Gulls finishing 32nd at 31:54 and 43rd (33:36), respectively.