Fri., Sept. 3, 2004
at Bison Opener (Bucknell University)
Lewisburg, Pa.

LHU CROSS COUNTRY OFF TO PROMISING START AT BUCKNELL OPENER

(Lock Haven, Pa.) – The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off the 2004 season at the Bucknell Opener this evening, turning out a pair of promising performances by both squads in the non-scored tune up meet.  In addition to the host team, Bloomsburg University and Susquehanna University were also in competition.
            The Haven men swept the top four spots in the three-mile race, with sophomore Ryan Blood (Summerdale/East Pennsboro) taking top honors in a time of 14:48. Seniors Joe Wiegner (Ivyland/Council Rock) and Paul Hallman (Langhorne/Neshaminy) were second and third, crossing in times of 14:53 and 14:59.  Junior Billy Buckenmeyer (Alexander, N.Y./Alexander Central) was the fourth-place finisher, wrapping up the race in 15:09.  Four more Bald Eagles were packed together among the top 25, including Chris Robson (Lewisberry/Red Land) (12th, 15:25), Shawn Moore (Elverson/Twin Valley) (13th, 15:25), Jeff Skwierz (Hazleton/Hazleton Area) (14th, 15:33) and Greg Davis (Catawissa/Southern Columbia) (16th, 15:37).
            A Lock Haven runner captured the first place in the women’s race as well, as sophomore Kat Davey (Springfield/Springfield) claimed the first top finish of her collegiate career with a time of 18:33 over the three-mile course. Three other Lady Eagles placed among the top 25, including junior Sarah Robertson (Mechanicsburg/Mechanicsburg), who was 13th (19:40), and freshmen Missy Weaver (Denver/Garden Spot) (19th, 20:16) and April Salinas (Mill Hall/Central Mountain) (20th, 20:17).
            Both Haven cross country teams will compete at the Maroon and Gold Invitational hosted by Kutztown University next Sat., Sept. 11, beginning at 11 a.m.   

Men's Results – 3 miles Women's Results – 3 miles
Individual Men's Winner: Individual Women's Winner:
Ryan Blood (LHU)             14:48  Kat Davey (LHU)       18:33
   
Individual Men's LHU Results: Individual Women's LHU Results:
1. Ryan Blood (So.) – 14:48
2. Joe Wiegner (Sr.) – 14:53
3. Paul Hallman (Sr.) – 14:59
4. Billy Buckenmeyer (Jr.) – 15:09
12. Chris Robson (So.) – 15:25
13. Shawn Moore (Fr.)  - 15:25
14. Jeff Skwierz (Sr.) – 15:33
 16. Greg Davis (Fr.) – 15:37

1. Kat Davey (So.) – 18:33
13. Sarah Robertson (Jr.)  - 19:40
19. Missy Weaver (Fr.) – 20:16
20. April Salinas (Fr.) – 20:17
n/a Ashley Arnold (Fr.)

 
   
   

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