NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Hartford Men's Cross Country competed in the Men's Varsity 5000m race at the Central Connecticut State University Mini Meet on Saturday, October 24th, placing seventh overall with a final score of 210.
Rapid Recap:
- Hartford was led by sophomore Gavin Mize (Downingtown, Pa.), who placed 56th overall with a personal-best time of 16:02.7 in the 5000m race.
- Sophomore Mikael Isaacs (Danbury, Conn.) was next to cross the line for the Hawks, placing 75th with a personal-best time of 16:35.0. Graduate student Peter Efinger (Washingtonville, N.Y.) followed closely behind in 77th place with a season-best time of 16:43.8.
- Senior Stephen Haney (Foxborough, Mass.) and junior Ethan Fiorenza (Dover, N.H.) rounded out Hartford's scoring five, finishing 83rd and 86th. Haney recorded a personal-best time of 16:59.4, while Fiorenza crossed the line in 17:16.8, earning a season best.
- The University of Massachusetts Lowell took the top team spot with a final score of 34.
Post Race Press:
"My coaches and teammates really supported my goal of going sub 17. Having them believe in me helped me believe in myself is what made me successful today," said Isaacs. "I thought this goal was beyond what I was capable of at first and really don't think it would've been possible without them. Overall this new personal best really showed me how much I can improve and I can't wait to show that at the Conference of New England Championships!"
Up Next:
The Hawks are back in action on Saturday, October 31st for the Conference of New England Championships which will take place at Keney Park.
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