Published in the October 26, 2016 edition
FRESHMAN Elizabeth St. Andre finished ninth during the girls’ cross country team’s 15-45 (lowest score wins) loss to Pentucket Oct. 19. St. Andre finished the race in 21:40. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
By DAN TOMASELLO
LYNNFIELD — The cross country teams gave a valiant effort but were unable to slow down two talented Pentucket teams Oct. 19.
“We lost to two very good teams,” said Pioneers’ head coach Joe DiBiase.
The boys’ team (0-9) fell 15-50 to Pentucket.
Captain Ryan Iapicca finished eighth during the meet (16:50). Junior Zach Shone was 14th overall (17:40). Senior captain Mike Federico finished 18th (18:10). Sophomore Steven Dwyer set a personal best after finishing 22nd (18:32).
“The boys lost to a great Pentucket team,” said DiBiase. “They look to compete with the best in Eastern Massachusetts at this point. They are a deep, large team and are very talented.”
CAPTAIN Ryan Iapicca finished eighth during the boys’ cross country team’s 50-15 loss (lower score wins) to Pentucket Oct. 19. He concluded the race in 16:50. (Dan Tomasello Photo)
Girls’ results
The girls’ team (2-7) fell 15-45 to Pentucket.
Sophomore Annie Olsen finished sixth during the meet (20:37). Captain Eliza Brooks was seventh (21:00). Freshman Elizabeth St. Andre finished ninth (21:40). Senior captain Ellen Welter was 13th (22:15). Christina Kinsleih finished 14th overall and set a personal best time (22:38).
Senior captain Christina Irrera did not compete in the meet due to injury.
