Salisbury, MD - The Regent Royals Men's and Women's cross-country teams competed in the Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday, October 2nd. The meet featured 17 teams, including local college Virginia Wesleyan University and NCAA Division I Delaware State University.

Women's Cross-Country Standouts -

Freshman Andrea Loos ran her first collegiate race finishing 23rd overall in the 6k with a time of 25:15.

Freshman Sarah Demeke found a nice pace and set a new personal record of 31:09 in the 6K.
 

Men's Cross-Country Standouts -

Freshman Jay Thompson finished 14th overall, nearly medaling while clocking in at a new school record time of 27:15 in just his second collegiate meet.

Junior Calvin Perkins raced in his first college meet and finished with a personal record of 28:45.

Junior Darryl Wood rounded out the men's team and placed 70 out of 111 runners with a season-best time of 32:39.
 

Coaches Notes-

After the race, Cross Country Head, Cesar Guridy said, "This one is a great stepping stone. I am pleased with times and placements by all, and even more so with some of the physical and mental adjustments we made throughout the race."
 

Team Notes -

The team will next head to Farmville, VA, to compete in the Lancer Pink Open on October 8th.