Pios Open Season at Stony Brook, Finish in Fifth

Saturday, August 30

Stony Brook, N.Y.

10:30 AM

Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics

Stony Brook University Cross Country Invitational

Pios Open Season at Stony Brook, Finish in Fifth

8/30/2025 5:59:00 PM | Men's Cross Country

Micheal Mason and Jake Harold both finished with top 20 finishes

By: Joe Verrillo

Stony Brook, N.Y. – The Pioneers opened their 2025 campaign on Saturday morning at Stony Brook, finishing fifth out of seven teams.

Sacred Heart earned two top 20 finishes, led by Michael Mason in 16th place. First-year runner Jake Harold impressed in his collegiate debut, crossing the line in 18th.

Aidan Cichocki also secured a top 25 finish in 25th place, while Matthew Vene (32nd) and Demetri Franzese (35th) contributed strong performances. Michael Maresca (36th) and Thomas Maresca (38th) rounded out the scoring for the Pioneers, securing the team's fifth-place finish.

Sacred Heart Finishes:
Michael Mason: 16^th (20:00)
Jake Harold: 18^th (40:14)
Aidan Cichoki: 25^th (1:00:40)
Matthew Vene: 32^nd (1:21:21)
Demetri Franzese: 35^th (1:42:08)

Up Next:
The Pioneers are back in action Saturday, September 13^th; when they travel to Montgomery, N.Y. for the Manhattan University Fall Invitational.