Hopkinton, N.H. – The Sacred Heart University women's cross-country team placed 25th out of 37 teams at the Northeast Regional Cross Country Championships on Friday morning.

Graduate runner Grace Sousa led the way for the Pioneers, finishing 65^th overall. First year Alivia Schweibinz finished 121^st overall. She was the second Pioneer to finish the race. 

Grace Del Giorno and Adriana Franzese also finished strong enough to earn top 200 finishes. Del Giorno placed 159^th, and Franzese placed 185^th. 

Emma Daley, Gabriella DeVito, and Ryann Walsh also scored valuable points for the Pioneers. Daley finished 210^th overall, DeVito finished 214^th, and Walsh finished 217^th. 
 
Of Note:

• This was the sixth time Sousa led the way for the Pioneers

 
Sacred Heart Finishes:

• Grace Sousa: 65^th place (21:09.3)
• Alivia Schweibinz: 121^st place (21:49)
• Grace Del Giorno: 159^th place (22:19.4)
• Adriana Franzese: 185^th place (22:39.5)
• Emma Daley: 210^th place (23:11.4)
• Gabriella DeVito: 214^th place (23:19.4)
• Ryann Walsh: 217^th place (23:22)