Track Team Finishes Season at Cornell Big Red Invite
Posted: May 01, 2019

Track Team Finishes Season at Cornell Big Red Invite

The Mighty Oaks men's and women's track teams traveled to Cornell for the Big Red Invite. The invitation featured several regional divsion I, II and III programs. 

Senior Marissa Lathrop participated in her final competition for ESF, finishing fourth overall in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 10:57. Lathrop finishes her ESF career as one of the most decorated runners in school history. 

For the men, sophomore Howard "Buck" Haines finished seventh overall in the 800 meter dash out of 19 runners. 

Sophomore Mark McClenahan finished third overall in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 9:56.


The teams had a successful season setting several school records.

MEN:
Alex Henwood 100 meters, 12.07
Howard "Buck" Haines, 200 meters, 23.99
Howard "Buck" Haines, 1500 meters, 4:19.26
Ethan Applegren, 10k, 35:44.6
James Kearney, Dan DeGloria, Sam Schneider, Howard "Buck" Haines, 4x400 meter relay, 3:41
 
WOMEN:
Marissa Lathrop, 3k, 10:57.3
Erin Cuddihy, 10k, 45:18.5
 
"Having this success during the track seasons really shows the dedication and direction our student athletes want our program to go. This is great progress, and it will only help us as we prepare for another exciting cross country season." said Head Coach Mike Melfi.