X-country team dominates PAC races

by Lisa Nicole Finegan

Last year Cabrini won the event against staff writer Marywood and won the title again this year. and Cabrini went on to lose two games in the tournament.

Power, endurance and strength are the keys to the cross-country team's success this season.

Sophomores Lauren Dean and Sabrina Smith placed first and second respectively in the women's race at the Marywood invitational on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Sophomore Jason Bull led the way for the men's team as both the men's and women's teams were able to come home winners of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Once again, Cabrini led the way with the highest overall scores at the meet.

At the PAC tournament, the second place team will host next year's event.

As second place winners last year, Marywood College hosted this event.

The runners had to go the distance of 3.3 miles, only slightly more than the regular 3.1 miles. With this in mind, the team maintained its strength and endurance to achieve the title of PAC champs.

In the PAC race, it is key for all runners to place. This race relies on team effort.

According to sophomore Kate MacMenarnin, her goal for the race was to beat Marywood's fifth runner, and despite the cold weather conditions, she was able to achieve her goal.

With her help, the women's team beat Marywood once again this year.

"It was a hard season, but we did what we had to do and won," said MacMenamin.

The men's team had an amazing day as they placed second, third, fourth, fifth and eighth.

Bull, Dom Staino, Patrick Hutton and Jeff Fullem made All-PAC because of their finishes in this event.

"Even though we won last year, this year means a lot more for everyone because we are a lot closer as a team," Bull said. "I think things will only get better in the next two years."

For the team the overall goal is to place. Time is only of personal importance, but place is for the team.

Both teams pulled together, winning overall again this year.

It marked the first time ever the Cavaliers had gone to such a tournament

Other memorabilia were on display for the campus during the event, among them photos, jerseys and equipment from years ago.

Cabrini has a respected tradition of winning in sports and hopes to continue that tradition in the following seasons. Perhaps the Cabrini athletes of today will be in Dzik's stories years from now.