Herkimer Cross Country Set Many Personal Records At Hamilton Meet

Racing against some pretty stiff competition, Herkimer Cross Country withstood the challenge and answered back with some PRs - among them freshman standout Mollianne Parsons.  Molly completed the 5K course breaking 21 minutes for the first time this season.  Her 56^th place finished earned her a 20:48 - averaging 6:42 miles.  Teammates Melissa Wagner and Stephanie Bergstrom also had performed season's bests in 22:45 (7:20/mile) and 22:54 (7:23/mile).  Despite the cold, rainy conditions Serena Sweeney and Emmalee Kelting also competed well running 24:26 (7:52/mile) and 27:12 (8:46/mile) respectively.

The men were equally as successful - having all seven competitors running the race with their fastest paces yet this season.  The team was led by veteran Eric Green.  Green ran the 5 mile course in a time of 31:46 earning him a 6:24 mile pace.  Freshman Sheldon Johnson scored next for the General's finishing the race in 33:46 (6:48), followed by freshman Jacob Witter who finished in a time of 35:34 (7:10).  These two will undoubtedly be standouts for next season.  Next to come in was sophomore TJ Gollegly in a time of 36:40 (7:23), followed by Corey Grayson, Ryan Butler, and Tyler Campbell running times of 40:37 (8:11/mile), 41:54 (8:26/mile) and 42:03 (8:28/mile) respectively.

The General's squad's next race will be the ultra competitive Mountain Valley Conference Championships hosted by Mohawk Valley.  The race is Saturday, October 24^th at Proctor Park in Utica.  Race time is 10:00 am.