NEWARK, N.J. – The Sarah Lawrence men's cross country team finished 18th among 31 squads on Saturday at the NJIT Highlander Challenge at Branch Brook Park.

IN SHORT
Race Distance: 8,000 meters
Total Teams: 31
Total Runners: 239
SLC Finish: 18^th - 460
Winning Team: Lock Haven - 18

RECAP
Competing against Division II and III programs, Zack Roccaforte turned in his best performance of the season. The senior was the squad's No. 1 runner, crossing the finish line in 28:35, fifth-fastest among all Skyline participants (Farmingdale State, St. Joseph's L.I. and St. Joseph's Brooklyn) on the day.

Shin Narita set a new personal-record, completing the 8K course in 29:44, now the fourth-fastest run in team history.

For a third consecutive race, Mario Jerez has improved his time on an 8K course. On Saturday, the first year finished the race in 31:21, a two second improvement from last weekend. Nathaniel Gabor finished the race in 33:44, his best run of the year.

Michael McCabe had his best performance of the season, completing the course in 35:48, while Alex Reith crossed the finish line in 43:20.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence has one last race before the Skyline Cross Country Championships. The Gryphons will compete again on Oct. 13 at the 19th Annual St. Joseph's Invitational.