Men's Cross Country Heads to the Patriot League Championships

Saturday, November 2

Easton, Pa.

Noon

Bucknell University

Patriot League Championships

Men's Cross Country Heads to the Patriot League Championships

10/31/2024 9:13:00 AM | Men's Cross Country

LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell University men's cross country team heads east to Easton for the 2024 Patriot League Championships this Saturday. Lafayette hosts the championships this season as part of a predetermined rotation. The League championships were last held at Lafayette in 2016.

When: Saturday, Nov. 2, Noon
Where: Lafayette College Cross Country Course, Easton, Pa.
Live Results: leonetiming.com

Patriot League Championship Headquarters

Donner's Debriefing

"Navy is a heavy favorite. However, I see quite a few dark horses this year as American, Army, Boston, Colgate, and Lehigh have solid teams this year. It is definitely the deepest league championship meet that I have been a part of during my tenure at Bucknell. Although we have had a few obstacles this year with health issues, our team depth is paying off and finishing in the top three is an attainable goal. I am sure all those dark horses believe the same thing, so it should be a competitive day."

Overview

The Navy men's cross country team was ranked No. 4 in the US Track and Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) Mid-Atlantic Region when the polls were released on Oct. 22. Bucknell was No. 9 and American checked in at No. 11. In the Northeast Region, Army West Point was tabbed No. 8, while Boston University checked in at No. 12.
The Orange & Blue placed fourth at the 2022 Patriot League Championships. Four of the Bison's top five runners return for this year's edition. Henry Didden grabbed 22nd as the highest-finishing Bison runner.
Bucknell has a good chance to finish in the top three
The Bison's last competition was the 115th IC4A Championships where Bucknell finished third.
Harry Marson matched his career-best finish by placing fifth. The veteran runner raced for a time of 24:41.6. He has been enjoying a solid senior campaign and enters the championships as the Bison's most consistent runner.
Freshman Ethan Pratt-Perez has been a bright spot for the team and his 14^th-place finish provides more hints towards a future as Bucknell's headline runner. His time of 24:55.8 came with a movement of 13 spots in the second half of the race speaking well of the rookie's endurance.
Senior Grayson Crockett notched another good performance finishing 20^th at 25:00.4. His experience showed up by moving six spots to clinch the top 20 slot.