The Aurora University men's cross country team opened their 2019 season with a solid team showing at the St. Francis Twilight Invitational.

MEET INFORMATION
FINAL RESULT:  Aurora University 6th place
LOCATION: Channahon, Illinois – Community Park
RACE DISTANCE: 5K

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Aurora University finished 6th out of 14 teams with a score of 185 points. 
- Jose Alvarado was the top Spartan runner, finishing in 22nd place.

TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS
- Jose Alvarado - 26th - 16:01.3
- Brandon Estrada - 49th - 16:40.3
- Jacob Hernandez - 56th - 16:49.6
- Miguel Gonzalez - 62nd - 17:01.0
- Cormac Dietz - 77th - 17:39.5
- Fernando Viveros - 84th - 17:49.4
- Mikos Jimenez - 92nd - 18:12.0

QUOTE FROM COACH FARR
This was a nice start for our guys. Jose ran a smart race and was followed closely behind by Brandon and Jacob. Freshman Cormac Dietz stepped up big today as well. We're looking forward to recovering this weekend and gearing up for another two weeks of training before the first 8k of the year on our home course.
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's cross country teams comes on Friday, September 13 when they host the Spartan XC Classic. Meet time is set for 5:45 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois.