NEW BRITAIN, CT. – The Merrimack men's cross country team competed in the New England Championships where they placed 12^th overall in a field of 21 teams.
How it Happened
Senior Billy Coakley had an impressive performance, leading the Warriors in the 5,000 meter course with his time of 14:45.40. Coakley earned a top-10 finish, coming in seventh in a field of over 80 runners. Ryan Dyer also had a strong run, finishing the course in 15:07.27 to take 20^th place. Aidan Dupill was the next Warrior across the line, placing 25^th with 15:11.91. Freshman Sean Moore also helped the Warriors to a fourth-place finish, navigating the course in 15:31.53, good for 41^st place. Reidar Aageson rounded out the Warriors top five racing 15:33.49 to take 43^rd. Senior Jack Lombardi also added critical points, routing the 5k in 15:46.95 for 52^nd place.

This meet was against 10 other teams featuring top competitors: Central Connecticut, Providence, and UMass Lowell. The Warriors outscored Holy Cross by eight points and almost doubled their lead over New Hampshire.

The Basics
Team Results: 4/10
Top Finisher: Billy Coakley
Location: New Britain, CT.  | Stanley Quarter Park

Up Next:

The Warriors gear up for the Metro Atlantic Conference Championships on Saturday, November 2. which will be held at Twin Ponds in Montgomery, N.Y. The men will kick things off at 11 AM followed by the women at 12 PM.

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