October 11, 2014

Allyson Kopera Finishes First Overall at Goucher Classic

Towson, Md., Allyson Kopera (Hastings, Pa./Northern Cambria) ran a 25:02.00 time to place first overall at the Goucher Classic on Saturday.

Results

Dan Sherman

Asst. SID

Juniata College

814-641-3513

 

Towson, Md., Allyson Kopera (Hastings, Pa./Northern Cambria) ran a 25:02.00 time to place first overall at the Goucher Classic on Saturday. Kopera has been the top runner for the women's cross country team this fall. Three Eagles finished in the top 10 of the women's race. Hayley Schneider (West Chester, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan) placed 9th with a time of 26:38.70. Courtney Peterson (York, Pa./Central York) trailed her at 26:40.40 to place 10th. The women finished third overall.

 Kevin Schofield (Madison, CT / Daniel Hand) placed highest for the men, coming in 18th with a time of 30:19.65. The Eagles had two other runners place in the top 25. Ryan Bogdan (Buffalo, N.Y./Canisius) came in at 20 with a time of 30:22.95. Stephen Park (State College, PA/State College) ran a 30:25.83 time to place 21st. Just missing the top 25, was Trevor Stephens (Bethesda, Md. / Bethesda-Chevy Chase) at 26 with a time of 30:32.35. The Men came in 4th behind Navy Plebes, Merchant Marine, and Moravian.
 The team will return to action next Saturday as they compete at the Gettysburg Invitational.