LATHAM, N.Y. - The United East men’s cross country teams prepare for the 2022 season as eight teams will line up on the starting line this year. In 20221, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was crowned Champions at the Conference Championship while individuals from five different institutions made up the two All-Conference teams.
This season, the United East Championship will take place on Saturday, October 9 on the campus of Penn State Abington. Abington will also be holding a preview to the Championship on Saturday September 24.
Find the link to the all of the United East men's cross country schedules HERE: MEN'S XC SCHEDULE
Take a look at a preview of each squad HERE:
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
| Head Coach |
Byron Moore |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
13th |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
7th |
LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Katy Brake |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
Two |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
4th |
| Key Returner #1 |
Adam Horning (JR) |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Adam Horning) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference (12th Place)
- United East Scholar Athlete
- LBC Player of the Year (2021) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Dan Lefko (SO) |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Dan Lefko) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference (14th Place)
- United East Scholar Athlete |
| Key Returner #3 |
Chase Reed (SR) |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Chase Reed) |
- Returning Captain
- United East Scholar Athlete
- LBC's Donald A. Urey Award (Biggest Impact on a program) |
| Key Losses |
N/A |
Coach's Outlook: "This year we are looking to improve upon our Conference 4th place finish. We will focus on tightening the gap between our #1-5 runners. Our 6-9 runners will all be solid contributors and it will be interesting to see who rounds out the top 7 each meet."
SUNY MORRISVILLE
| Head Coach |
Derek Powers |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
24th |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
3rd |
| Key Returner #1 |
James Farmer Valente |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(James Farmer Valente) |
-2021 Second Team All-Conference (8th Place) |
| Key Returner #2 |
Nikko Recchio |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Nikko Recchio) |
- 30:45 Personal Best |
| Key Returner #3 |
Toby Salisbury |
Key Reurner #3 Accolades
(Toby Salisbury) |
- 32:00 Personal Best |
| Key Losses |
- Peyton Jones
- Trevor Cavagnaro
- Nikko Ingle |
Coach's Outlook: "Added 5 freshmen men who should be able to run together. With no superstar, pack running will be our key and we hope to have 4-5 guys around the 30:00 range for the 8k."
PENN COLLEGE
| Head Coach |
Tom Leeser |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
1st |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
6th |
| Key Returner #1 |
Alec Rees |
Key Returner Accolades #1
(Alec Rees) |
- Placed 17th at 2021 Conference Championship |
| Key Returner #2 |
Nick Snow |
Key Returner Accolades #2
(Nick Snow) |
- Placed 28th at 2021 Conference Championship |
| Key Returner #3 |
Noah Bowers |
Key Returner Accolades #3
(Noah Bowers) |
- Placed 33rd at 2021 Conference Championship |
| Key Losses |
- Dean Fulton |
Coach's Outlook: "We added four quality newcomers - Spencer Doughty, Mitchell Campbell, Dillon Betts, & Matthew Woolcock. We look to grow and improve throughout the season and finish with strong efforts at the championship races.
PENN STATE ABINGTON
| Head Coach |
Jim McClernand |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
Sixth |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
N/A |
PENN STATE BERKS
| Head Coach |
Katie Scheetz-Jones |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
10th |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
6th |
| Key Returner #1 |
Patrick O'Connell (JR) |
Key Returner #1 Accolades
(Patrick O'Connell) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference (6th Place)
- 7th at LBC Invite
- 8th at LVC Last Chance Meet |
| Key Returner #2 |
John Kiernan (SO) |
Key Returner #2 Accolades
(John Kiernan) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference (13th Place)
- 18th at LBC Invite |
| Key Returner #3 |
Kerry Benson (SR) |
Key Returner #3 Accolades
(Kerry Benson) |
- 16th Place at LBC Invite |
| Key Losses |
- Daniel Takas |
Coach's Outlook: "Great group of guys coming back, we are hoping for a great season where we will progress as a team!"
PENN STATE HARRISBURG
| Head Coach |
Kadine Johnson-Crowder |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
One |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
2nd |
| Key Returner #1 |
Logan Cook (SO) |
Key Returner #1 Accolades
(Logan Cook) |
- 2021 Second Team All-Conference (10th Place)
- Ran a season best 29:52.9 at LVC Dutchmen Invite (8K) |
| Key Losses |
- Jordan Payne
- Paolo Aranoff |
Coach's Outlook: "I am very proud of the incoming class and my returners. They have set their goals high and have not wavered. I think this year will showcase our determination and grit. I can't wait for them to get out there."
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
| Head Coach |
Reava Potter |
| Number of Seasons at Current Institutions |
2nd |
| 2021 Conference Championship Finish |
1st |
| Key Returner #1 |
Michael Wade (SO) |
Key Returner #1 Accolades
(Michael Wade) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference (4th Place)
- United East Runner of the Week (2x)
- Personal Best of 27:23 |
| Key Returner #2 |
William Christophel (JR) |
Key Returner #2 Accolades
(William Christophel) |
- 2021 First Team All-Conference (7th Place)
- Personal Best of 29:42 |
| Key Returner #3 |
Nathan Sayers (SR) |
Key Returner #3 Accolades
(Nathan Sayers) |
- 1Placed 15th at 2021 Conference Championship
- Personal Best of 29:45 |
| Key Losses |
- Tyler Wilson
- Jonathan Kamis |
Coach's Outlook: "With having a great season last year and the best one yet in school history, we look to continue to improve and get better this year. With a group of young men that are excited to return to the course, they are looking to improve upon the times ran last year and have fun while doing so."
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The United East has nine NCAA Division III member institutions which include: Gallaudet University, Lancaster Bible College, Morrisville State, Penn College, Penn State Abington, Penn State Berks, Penn State Harrisburg, St. Mary's College of Maryland and Wells College. The United East also includes three associate members in the sport of men’s golf including Clarks Summit University, Rosemont College, Rutgers University – Camden and Wilson College. Clarks Summit University is also an associate member in the sport of men’s tennis. The United East has also partnered with the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference in the sports of men's and women's lacrosse. For more information, please visit: gounitedeast.com