2008 Woodie Awards
XC runs well at BC
Ryan Holt '09
Issue date: 9/21/06 Section: Sports
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The nationally ranked Providence College Men's and Women's Cross Country teams are off to yet another great start. On Friday, both squads topped their respective fields at the Boston College Invitational.
Competing with the Friars that day were Yale University, Stony Brook University, the University of Rhode Island, Bentley College, and the host, Boston College.
Impressive showings on both sides followed for the Friars. Coach Ray Treacy was satisfied with how his runners competed, saying,
"It was a nice liftoff on the level of performance."
In both the men's and women's races, a PC runner finished as the the runner-up. Junior Amed Haji led the Friar men, edging out Patrick Mellea of Boston College by two seconds. As for the women, graduate student Aine Hoban finished at the top, trailing Yale's Lindsay Donaldson by only six seconds.
Four other Friar men finished in the top 10. Junior Max Smith finished fifth, followed only a second later by teammate senior Nick Weidman. Weidman was only one second ahead of another teammate, sophomore Richard Yeates. Finishing ninth was freshman Tom Webb.
The women's side was just as impressive. Like the men, five women placed in the top 10. Sophomore Katie DiCamillo finished third, while junior Mary Nelle Trefz finished sixth. A pair of freshmen were the remaining Friars in the top 10, with Breffini Twohig and Krystal Douglas, finishing eighth and tenth respectively.
What makes the results of the meet even more impressive is the fact that many of the team's runners were not able to compete.
"It was rewarding to get the win without most of our top runners. It shows we have a great deal of depth," said Coach Treacy.
Some were out due to minor injury; others are coming off recent track seasons. Thankfully for the Friars, their respective absences are temporary.
"I expect everyone to be on the line for the upcoming Notre Dame Invitational," Treacy added.
After the opening mile, it seems things are going well for one of PC's strongest programs. In the past decade and even before, Friar Cross Country teams have fared well, placing high in the Big East and NCAA tournaments.
Things look like they will stay that way for the Friars. The freshmen, though in the process of becoming acquainted with college life and college-level running, are improving each week.
"They seem to be adjusting well. You always are positive when a class comes in, but you never really know until they get here. From what I see now, I'm very impressed. This is one of the best classes I have seen here," said Treacy.
The Friars return to action on Sept. 30 at the Notre Dame Invitational, a meet which features many Big East opponents. It also is the team's only meet from now until the New England Championships in October.
Competing with the Friars that day were Yale University, Stony Brook University, the University of Rhode Island, Bentley College, and the host, Boston College.
Impressive showings on both sides followed for the Friars. Coach Ray Treacy was satisfied with how his runners competed, saying,
"It was a nice liftoff on the level of performance."
In both the men's and women's races, a PC runner finished as the the runner-up. Junior Amed Haji led the Friar men, edging out Patrick Mellea of Boston College by two seconds. As for the women, graduate student Aine Hoban finished at the top, trailing Yale's Lindsay Donaldson by only six seconds.
Four other Friar men finished in the top 10. Junior Max Smith finished fifth, followed only a second later by teammate senior Nick Weidman. Weidman was only one second ahead of another teammate, sophomore Richard Yeates. Finishing ninth was freshman Tom Webb.
The women's side was just as impressive. Like the men, five women placed in the top 10. Sophomore Katie DiCamillo finished third, while junior Mary Nelle Trefz finished sixth. A pair of freshmen were the remaining Friars in the top 10, with Breffini Twohig and Krystal Douglas, finishing eighth and tenth respectively.
What makes the results of the meet even more impressive is the fact that many of the team's runners were not able to compete.
"It was rewarding to get the win without most of our top runners. It shows we have a great deal of depth," said Coach Treacy.
Some were out due to minor injury; others are coming off recent track seasons. Thankfully for the Friars, their respective absences are temporary.
"I expect everyone to be on the line for the upcoming Notre Dame Invitational," Treacy added.
After the opening mile, it seems things are going well for one of PC's strongest programs. In the past decade and even before, Friar Cross Country teams have fared well, placing high in the Big East and NCAA tournaments.
Things look like they will stay that way for the Friars. The freshmen, though in the process of becoming acquainted with college life and college-level running, are improving each week.
"They seem to be adjusting well. You always are positive when a class comes in, but you never really know until they get here. From what I see now, I'm very impressed. This is one of the best classes I have seen here," said Treacy.
The Friars return to action on Sept. 30 at the Notre Dame Invitational, a meet which features many Big East opponents. It also is the team's only meet from now until the New England Championships in October.