VINELAND, N.J. – The Goldey-Beacom College men's and women's cross country teams opened their seasons on the road Sat., Sept. 5, at the Cumberland County Community College Invitational. The men's team finished fourth out of seven and the women's team finished fourth out of eight.

On the women's side, freshman Elizabeth Williams led the Lightning with a time of 24:49, good for 12^th place in the field. With that time, Williams is now the 13^th fastest runner in school history.

The men featured three runners in the top-20, highlighted by sophomore Ben Kinley's eighth place finish with a time of 30:10. Freshman David Zartler followed for GBC with a time of 31:27 and 16^th place finish and senior Senecca Curry placed 20^th with a time of 31:40.

Next up for the GBC cross country teams is a meet at Baruch College on Sept. 13.

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Women's Results

Liz Williams, 24:49, 12^th; Kaydean Haden, 28:35, 23^rd; Nitasia Dupree, 28:45, 24^th; Alyssa Murray, 28:56, 26^th; Brittney Murray, 29:05, 27^th; Myishea Hales, 31:47, 30^th; Jessica Cato, 34:46, 33^rd.  Team Totals: 28:02

Men's Results

Ben Kinley, 30:10, 8^th; David Zartler, 31:27, 16^th; Seneca Curry, 31:40, 20^th; Paul Graybeal, 32:28, 22^nd; Ali Jafri, 34:12, 34^th; Jon Michalechen, 40:12, 47^th; Demetris Harding, 40:55, 48^th. Team Totals: 31:59