Keene, N.H. – October 3, 2026 – The Springfield men's cross country team competed at the 2026 Keene State College Invitational, taking part in two races in a field of 34 other schools.
 
Elijah Quinn (Holyoke, Mass.) led the team in the men's championship 8k, placing 29th with a personal-best time of 26:19.5. Gabe Schaeffer (Selinsgrove, Pa.) was next to finish, crossing in 86th at 27:16.6. Ayden Collura (Rocky Hill, Conn.) followed at 28:09.2, with Ryan Ortoleva (Old Lyme, Conn.) close behind at 28:41.3 as both athletes recorded new personal bests. Slade Harding (Malden, Mass.) came in at 29:18.0, followed by Zachary Chasen (Cheshire, Conn.) at 29:29.5, and Josh Martin (Vernon, Conn.) rounded out the Pride's championship competitors at 30:25.7.
 
In the men's open 6k, Harry Yablon (Bellport, N.Y.) finished second with a personal-best time of 20:52.5. Matthias Cambi (Brooklyn, N.Y.) followed in 11th at 21:53.7, followed by Jacob Merenda (Madison, Conn.) in 13th at 22:30.9. Austyn Neidel (Glastonbury, Conn.) placed 15th with a time of 22:41.7, and Ryan Mateus (Ludlow, Mass.) finished one spot behind at 22:45.7. Liam Treuel (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) finished in 20th at 23:57.8.
 
The Pride will head to Westfield for the James Earley Invitational on Saturday, October 10.
 
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