Westfield, Mass. – Russell Sage College Cross Country traveled to Massachusetts on Saturday to compete in the James Earley Invitational, hosted by Westfield State. 

On the men's side, the Gators were led by freshman Christopher Whalen (Arlington, VT/Arlington Memorial), who placed 31st in the 193 runner field with a time of 27:44.85. Senior Chris Pellegrini (Loudonville, NY/Colonie Central) ran the 8000M race in 32:18.96.

In the women's 5000m, senior Hannah Maxson (Johnstown, NY/Johnstown) led all RSC finishers with a time of 25:44.55.

Looking ahead, the Gators next run at the Hamilton tune-up on October 25th.

Gator Bites with Papa John's: RSC freshman Christopher Whalen (Arlington, VT/Arlington Memorial) was chosen the Empire 8 Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the period ending Sunday, September 7…The rookie won the ACPHS Orchard Opener on Saturday, September 6.