Montgomery, N.Y. – The Sacred Heart University men's cross-country team battled in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, finishing ninth overall, on Saturday afternoon. 

Jake Harold led the way for the Pioneers. The first year had an impressive 34^th overall finish, which was good enough to earn an MAAC All-Rookie team spot. 

Closely behind was the junior, Michael Mason, who finished 53^rd overall, gaining good points for the Pioneers. 

Aidan Chichocki, Harjaap Singh, Michael Maresca, Demetri Franzese, and Alexander Armendariz rounded out the scoring for Sacred Heart. 
 
Of Note: 

• Harold broke his own record for fastest 8k run by a first-year in program history

 
Sacred Heart Finishes:

• Jake Harold: 34^th (25:29)
• Michael Mason: 53^rd (25:56.1)
• Aidan Chichocki: 73^rd (26:19.4)
• Harjaap Singh: 83^rd (26:28.5)
• Michael Maresca: 84^th (26:30.9)
• Demetri Franzese: 89^th (26:38.9)
• Alexander Armendariz: 91^st (26:39)

 
Up Next: The Pioneers are back in action on Friday, November 14, as they compete in the NCAA D1 Northeast Regional Cross Country Championships in Hopkinton, N.H.