RESULTS

The Northeastern men's cross country team returned to the trails after a three-week hiatus and finished in 21st place at the New England Championships. The 8K race was held at nearby Franklin Park in Boston, the site of the last race NU competed at (BU Invitational).

Freshman Daniel Grant directed the men's efforts with an individual finish of 69th place in 25:53. Newcomer John Jantz continued his strong rookie campaign with Northeastern's second-best time of 25:55, just two ticks behind Grant for 74th overall. Sophomore Teddy Vrountas donned the Huskies uniform for the first time this season and crossed in 26:16 for 108th. Senior Brian Kennedy looped the path in 26:28 for 136th place while classmate Ryan Miling's pace of 26:30 was good enough for 138th. Freshman Sebastien Putzeys was clocked in 26:46 for an individual placing of 168th.

UMass Lowell was crowned the 2009 champions by topping 46 other distance teams. Glarius Rop, a freshman from AIC, earned the solo title with a mark of 24:22.

The Huskies will vie for the conference crown when Northeastern travels to New Market, Va. for the second time this season to compete at the 2009 CAA Championship hosted by James Madison. The meet is on Fri., Oct. 30.