Saint Mary's College Cross Country/Track

The Gaels took on the NCAA Division I West Region Championships Friday morning at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course. The women finished 17th out of 39 teams, and the men finished 23rd out of 29!

XC | Strong Performances All Around as Gaels Compete in NCAA DI West Regionals - SMC California Athletics The Gaels took on the NCAA Division I West Region Championships Friday morning at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course. The women finished 17th out of 39 teams, and the men finished 23rd out of 29.

The Gaels will be one of 38 teams competing in the NCAA Division I Cross Country West Regionals on Friday November 10th in Sacramento at Arcade Creek Cross Country Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course.

XC | Gaels Head to Sacramento for the NCAA DI West Regionals - SMC California Athletics The Gaels will be one of 38 teams competing in the NCAA Division I Cross Country West Regionals on Friday November 10th in Sacramento at Arcade Creek Cross Country Course at Haggin Oaks Golf Course.

SMC competed at Santa Clara earlier today, the women ran either the 5K or the 1K and the men ran the 8K.

XC | Gaels Competed One Last Time at Baylands Park - SMC California Athletics SMC competed at Santa Clara earlier today, the women ran either the 5K or the 1K and the men ran the 8K.

Final tune up before regionals today at Baylands!

XC | Gaels Go Toe to Toe Against the Broncos This Friday - SMC California Athletics The Gaels will be returning to Sunnyvale to compete at Santa Clara Friday, November 3rd.

To say it was a great day would be an understatement 🙌

The women’s team raced phenomenally today, as we secured a third-place finish overall at the WCC Championship. The team was propelled by strong races from Rayna Stanziano, Kaylee Barnes and Molly Dreher who were all in the top-13! Couldn’t be more proud of this team 👏

The Gaels are heading to Malibu to race at Alumni Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, for the 2023 West Coast Conference Cross Country Championships.

XC | Gaels take on the West Coast Conference Cross Country Championships - SMC California Athletics The Gaels are heading to Malibu to race at Alumni Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, for the 2023 West Coast Conference Cross Country Championships.

The ladies won their third consecutive Pacific Collegiate Invite, while two men hit new PRs.

XC | Gaels Competed at the Pacific Invite - SMC California Athletics STOCKTON, Calif - The Gaels competed at the Pacific Invite this warm Friday evening where both men and women competed. The men finished sixth out of eight and the women won the race out of a field of nine.

Race day is finally here 👏🔥

The men’s 8K will begin at 5:30pm, while the women will race directly after at 6:15pm. For live results, follow along at the link below:

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Both the men and women will be in action tomorrow at the Pacific Collegiate Invitational in Lodi!

XC | Gaels Will Compete at Pacific Invite - SMC California Athletics STOCKTON, Calif - SMC will be battling in the Pacific Invite this Friday evening, where both men and women will be competing.

Gaels place 12th at the Bill Dellinger Invitational.

XC | Men Finish 12th in the Bill Dellinger Invitational - SMC California Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Ore - SMC competed in the Bill Dellinger Invitational Friday morning, where the men finished 12th out of 14.

Rise and shine, it’s race day ⏰

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XC | Men Will Take on the Bill Dellinger Invitational - SMC California Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - SMC will compete for the first time in the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon. Only the men will compete this coming Friday, as the women's team competed at the Waves Invitational last.

The men of Saint Mary’s Cross Country will be in action again tomorrow at the Bill Dellingsr Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon!

XC | Men Will Take on the Bill Dellinger Invitational - SMC California Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - SMC will compete for the first time in the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by the University of Oregon. Only the men will compete this coming Friday, as the women's team competed at the Waves Invitational last.

What a weekend it was at the Waves Invitational 🙌☀️

Rayna Stanziano paces the Gaels to a 2nd place finish at the Waves Invitational!

XC | Stanziano Paces Gaels to Second Place Finish at the Waves Invitational - SMC California Athletics MALIBU, Calif. — The women of the Gaels cross country squad made their way south to Alumni Park in Malibu to preview the 2023 WCC Championship course at the Waves Invitational. In a shorter, four kilometer race, the Gaels placed second in the nine team field with a team score of 68. WCC foe Gonzag...

Time to get after it 🔥

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The Gaels head to Malibu this weekend for a preview of the 2023 WCC Championship course.

XC | Waves Invitational on Deck for Gaels - SMC California Athletics After a solid start to the season last weekend at the USF Invite, Saint Mary's Cross Country head down to Malibu for the Waves Invitational.

The Gaels got off to a hot start at the USF Invite to begin the season as numerous runners dropped significant time from last year's race.



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XC | Gaels Hit the Ground Running at USF Invite - SMC California Athletics Saint Mary's Cross Country opened their 2023 season in familiar territory as they once again headed to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the USF Invite.

The new season is almost here 🤩

Saint Mary's Cross Country heads to Golden Gate Park on Friday to open the season at the USF Invite.



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XC | Cross Country Open 2023 Season at USF Invite - SMC California Athletics Saint Mary's Cross Country open up their 2023 season on Friday as they'll head to Golden Gate Park for the annual USF Invite.

Off to a great start already 💥

Congratulations to Rayna Stanziano for being named to the WCC All-Conference Preseason Team!



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ready to RUN 👟

Time to go all in♥️♦️♠️♣️

Saint Mary's Cross Country and Track are excited to host the 11th annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament on August 19th, 2023



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XCTK | Eleventh Annual Poker Tournament to be held August 19th - SMC California Athletics Saint Mary's College Cross Country and Track are excited to host the 11th Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament on August 19th, 2023.

Congratulations to the Men's and Women's Track and Field teams for being included on the All-Academic teams!



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TRK | Gordon, Men’s and Women’s Team’s Honored by USTFCCCA - SMC California Athletics The U.S. Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Associations (USTFCCCA) have honored Saint Mary's and Penelopea Gordon on their annual Track and Field All-Academic team.

"It’s cool to think that I might be an inspiration in some capacity as well."

Molly Dreher is an inspiration to all of us. She is being recognized at the ESPYS as an honoree of The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award!

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Fresh off the heels of another successful season, it's been announced that Women's XC and Track/Field Head Coach Marty Kinsey has signed a five-year extension with the Gaels!

Congrats Coach Kinsey!



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XCTRK | Head Coach Marty Kinsey Signs Five Year Extension - SMC California Athletics Coming off the heels of another exciting season in both cross country and track & field, it's been announced by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso that Head Coach Marty Kinsey will lead the programs for another five years.

Heading for the hills!

Junior Emily Field will head to central Italy in August to compete in the prestigious Youth Skyrunning World Championships 🏃‍♀️



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TRK | Emily Field to Compete in 2023 Youth Skyrunning World Championships - SMC California Athletics Although the track season has come to a close for the 2023 season, the hard work never stops. Many athletes are already hard at work training for the cross-country season in the fall, with many racing in events throughout the summer.

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We have 8️⃣ Academic All-District honorees! Congrats, Gaels!



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TRK | Eight Gaels Recognized with All-District Honors - SMC California Athletics After another successful season on the track, eight members of the Saint Mary's Track and Field team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team in 2023.

Freshman Penelopea Gordon finished her stellar season with the Gaels Thursday evening as she competed in the 800m at the NCAA First Round.



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TRK | Gordon Concludes Season at NCAA First Round - SMC California Athletics Freshman phenom Penelopea Gordon hit the track Thursday evening as she took on her staple event, the 800m, in the NCAA First Round.

It’s almost time to hit the track!

Penelopea Gordon heads to Sacramento on Thursday, May 24 to race in the 800m at the NCAA First Round!



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TRK | Gordon Heads to Sacramento for NCAA First Round - SMC California Athletics After a stellar first year on the track, freshman Penelopea Gordon heads to Sacramento State for the NCAA First Round. Gordon will run in her trademark event, the 800m.

HISTORY MADE!!!

Penelopea Gordon becomes the first SMC freshman to qualify for the NCAA First Round! She'll be running the 800m in Sacramento on May 25!

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