STANDISH, Maine – The Saint Joseph's College of Maine men's cross country team hosted the first annual Coach Dann Runnin' Monks Classic on Saturday morning. The meet, named in honor of longtime coach Tom Dann, celebrated his nearly three decades of dedication to the Monks' running programs and marked a memorable start to what will become a yearly tradition at the College's home course on the shores of Sebago Lake.
The Monks placed third overall with 58 points in the 8K race, finishing behind the University of Southern Maine (31) and Emerson College (37).
"Having this meet named after Coach Dann means so much—not just to our team, but to everyone who's been part of the program over the years," said Associate Head Coach Troy Hendricks. "As one of his former athletes, I could feel the emotion and pride surrounding the day. Coach Dann poured nearly three decades into this program, and his impact goes far beyond the course. He's shaped lives, inspired generations of runners, and created a legacy that will continue to guide us for years to come."
THE RUNDOWN:
Southern Maine captured the men's team title with 31 points, placing four runners inside the top ten. Emerson finished close behind with 37 points, while Saint Joseph's rounded out the top three with 58 points.
- 1st – Southern Maine, 31 points
- 2nd – Emerson, 37 points
- 3rd – Saint Joseph's (Maine), 58 points
TOP FINISHERS:
- John Lanza (Emerson) – 1st place, 29:02
- Alexey Seredin (Saint Joseph's) – 2nd place, 29:09
- Gavin Sampson (York County CC) – 3rd place, 29:17
FOR THE MONKS:
- Senior Alexey Seredin (Peaks Island, Maine) – 2nd place, 29:09
- Sophomore Michael Clarke (Naples, Maine) – 9th place, 30:48
- Senior Jacob Pelletier (Augusta, Maine) – 17th place, 34:37
- Junior Cameron Hurrell (Hampton, N.H.) – 19th place, 35:20
- Junior Kyle Benson (Biddeford, Maine) – 22nd place, 36:54
UP NEXT:
The Monks return to action on Sunday, November 2nd, competing at the GNAC Championships, hosted by Norwich University.
