2022-23 AMCC Men's Cross Country News

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UPG WELCOMES JEREMY ESHLEMAN AS NEW CROSS COUNTRY COACH
UPG WELCOMES JEREMY ESHLEMAN AS NEW CROSS COUNTRY COACH

It’s a new era for Pitt-Greensburg Cross Country with a familiar face coming back into the fold.

PITT-GREENSBURG MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY NAMED TEAM PEAK PERFORMER
PITT-GREENSBURG MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY NAMED TEAM PEAK PERFORMER

On Day 2 of D3 Week, we salute our Team Peak Performers of 2022-23.

BEHREND CROSS COUNTRY NAMED USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC
BEHREND CROSS COUNTRY NAMED USTFCCCA ALL-ACADEMIC

The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released the 2022 All-Academic Teams, recognizing Division III teams for their performance in the classroom this past season.

AMCC ANNOUNCES FALL ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM
AMCC ANNOUNCES FALL ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM

All institution sport teams which compete for an AMCC championship may select one member from their team who displays good sportsmanship throughout the season to be a member of the All-AMCC Sportsmanship Team.

BEHREND TAKES EARLY LEAD IN PRESIDENTS CUP RACE AFTER FALL SPORTS SEASON
BEHREND TAKES EARLY LEAD IN PRESIDENTS CUP RACE AFTER FALL SPORTS SEASON

With two fall sport championships under their belt, and strong finishes in other sports, Penn State Behrend once again starts off the year with the lead for the AMCC Presidents Cup title.

ALFRED STATE'S BATHGATE LEADS AMCC RUNNERS AT NCAA REGIONAL
ALFRED STATE'S BATHGATE LEADS AMCC RUNNERS AT NCAA REGIONAL

The Penn State Behrend and Alfred State College men's cross country teams competed at the NCAA Division III Regional hosted at the Genesee Valley Park in Rochester, NY on Saturday.

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RELEASED; KLEIN NAMED RUNNER OF THE YEAR
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RELEASED; KLEIN NAMED RUNNER OF THE YEAR

Penn State Behrend sophomore Kody Klein has been named the AMCC Runner of the Year after earning the individual title at the AMCC Championship.

BEHREND CAPTURES MEN'S XC TITLE;  KLEIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION
BEHREND CAPTURES MEN'S XC TITLE; KLEIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

The Penn State Behrend men's cross country team collected 20 points to win the 2022 AMCC Championship on Saturday afternoon at Mount Aloysius College.  

AMCC MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY
AMCC MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SATURDAY

AMCC cross country teams will head to Cresson, PA this weekend for the 2022 AMCC Men's Cross Country Championship.

Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country
Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country

Bathgate completed the Canisius Invitational 8K in 26:17.4, placing 34th out of 170 runners.

Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country
Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country

Bathgate recorded his best place finish of the season - a third place finish at the Houghton Invitational, as he competed against 123 runners. Bathgate crossed the 8K finish line in 25:48.5.

Kody Klein, Penn State Behrend, Men's Cross Country
Kody Klein, Penn State Behrend, Men's Cross Country

Klein led the Lions at the NAA Division III Pre-Meet, running the 8K in 27:10.2 for 157th place overall (out of 329 runners).

Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country
Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country

Bathgate recorded his best finish and time of season. Bathgate finsihed the Harry F. Anderson Invitational, hosted by Roberts Wesleyan,  in 25:54.2. He came in the 13th place out of 174 runners in the 8K race. 

Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country
Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country

Bathgate paced the Pioneers in the Rochester Invitational 8k by crossing the finish line in 26:53.3, placing 31st out of 292 individuals.

Kenny Trometer, Hilbert College, Men's Cross Country
Kenny Trometer, Hilbert College, Men's Cross Country

Trometer ran a disciplined, intelligent race against largely Division II competition, as he crossed the finish line in 32:08.

Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country
Gavin Bathgate, Alfred State College, Men's Cross Country

Bathgate finished with a time of 16:04.9 -- good enough for a top 10 finish (out of 102 runners) in the opening meet at Houghton College.