Men's Cross Country Takes Fourth at Fall Foliage Invitational

Sunday, October 20

Hard'ack Recreational Area / Saint Albans, Vt.

12:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics

University of Vermont Fall Foliage Invitational

Men's Cross Country Takes Fourth at Fall Foliage Invitational

10/20/2024 8:05:00 PM | Men's Cross Country

Mason and Vene place in top 20

By: Cameron McClarren

SAINT ALBANS, Vt. — Michael Mason grabbed his third top-team finish of the season, taking an 11^th overall slot as the Sacred Heart University men's cross country team wrapped up competition at the University of Vermont Fall Foliage Invitational on Sunday.

Mason, who finished four seconds from a top-10 placement, nearly secured a season-best time during the eight-kilometer race, taking home a time of 26:05.3. Following Mason, Matthew Vene and Giovanni Prestipino placed inside the top 25 harriers in the race, finishing with in under 27 minutes to take 19^th and 22^nd overall.

Continuing a standout season, first year Demetri Franzese grabbed 31^st overall with a time of 26:57.8 to score for the Pios. Fellow first year harriers Anthony Esposito, Colin Trolio and Patrick Devine grabbed the final scoring placements for the Pios with al combining to place inside the top-70 competitors as the Pioneers grabbed a fourth-place team finish on the afternoon. Full results can be found here: https://www.tfrrs.org/results/xc/25192/2024_Vermont_Fall_Foliage_Invitational

Sacred Heart Finishes:
11^th Michael Mason (26:05.3)
19^th Matthew Vene (26:34.2)
22^nd Giovanni Prestipino (26:38.5)
31^st Demetri Franzese (26:57.8)
53^rd Anthony Esposito (27:46.2)
58^th Colin Trolio (27:51.6)
67^th Patrick Devine (28:29.2)

Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action on a short week, taking part in the 20^th Annual CCSU Mini-Meet at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britian, Conn. More information can be found at sacredheartpioneers.com.