Upcoming Event: Women's Cross Country at Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational on October 3, 2025
Women's Cross Country
at Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational
Providence College Athletics
Women's Cross Country Wins Season Opener at Central Connecticut
6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
September 5, 1998
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - The Providence College women's cross country team defeated nine schools to win its first race of the season on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Central Connecticut Invitational in New Britain, Conn.
Providence dominated the meet, capturing the first seven positions and eight of the top 10 spots. The Friars, who scored 15 points, were led by first-place finisher senior Sarah Dupre of Kingston, Ontario (17:53). Sophomore Rachel Hixson of Media, Pa. (second - 17:54), senior Gladys Ganiel of Harrington, Maine (third - 18:26), sophomore Stephanie O'Reilly (fourth - 18:34) and freshman Heather Cappello (fifth - 18:37) also scored for the Friars.
On the men's side, the Providence J.V. team placed second of nine schools. Friars recorded 67 points, finishing behind Central Connecticut (53 points). Junior Pat Conway of Manchester, N.H., who placed fourth (27:24) was the top finisher for PC. Junior Kevin Donnelly of Somerset, Mass. (seventh - 28:05) and sophomore Patrick Doyle of Seekonk, Mass. (ninth - 28:18) also finished in the top 10 for the Friars.
The women's cross country team returns to action on Sept. 12 at the University of Rhode Island Invitational in Kingston, R.I.
at New Britain, Conn.
Distance: Women's Cross Country (5,000 meters)
1. Sarah Dupre PC 17:53
2. Rachel Hixson PC 17:54
3. Gladys Ganiel PC 18:26
4. Stephanie O'Reilly PC 18:34
5. Heather Cappello PC 18:37
6. Dana Ostrander PC 18:43
7. Francine Darroch PC 19:15
8. Alison Ciosek Connecticut 19:19
9. Claire Shearman PC 19:20
10. Amy Gardiner Central Conn. 19:23
22. Samantha Samberg PC 20:14
33. Erin Murphy PC 20:43
37. Samantha Siagel PC 20:55
40. Carolyn Turco PC 21:07
47. Kate Gall PC 21:17
73. Sarah Doyle PC 23:00
WOMEN'S TEAM SCORES
1. Providence College 15
2. Rhode Island 75
3. Holy Cross 81
4. Connecticut 94
5. Central Connecticut 153
6. Quinnipiac 190
7. Wagner 216
8. Stonybrook 219
9. Univ. of Hartford 247
10. Fairfield 248
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