Cross Country Newsletter ’91 September 14, 1991
Welcome to the 1991 Fordham Prep Cross Country Preview….
On Saturday, September 14th, at the premier cross country course in the nation – Van Cortlandt Park, the track world got a look at what promises to be one of the most talented, well-rounded teams in the CHSAA. Top performances from all four years are only a part of what’s in store for those who care to stick around and witness an autumn of superb competition from the North Bronx squad.
CHSAA Practice Meet
Varsity Race 2.5 mile
Freshman
Race – 1.5 miles
(Vars. and Sophs. Combined)
Rey Mendez
14:08
Andy Hinman
9:38 1st
Gerry Sullivan
14:44 PR
Paul Rice
10:15
Mike Fink
15:09
Bob Finnerty
10:19
Dom Lopez
15:12
Pete Putignano
10:46
Tom O’ Dea
15:43
Brad Smith
12:11
Carlos Nunez
16:26 PR
Jermain Luke
13:41
Ed Rivera
16:27
Tom Cassels
14:58
Mike Casey
16:33
John Fink
16:35
Gerry Guererro
16:44
John Keane
17:25
Joe Cosgrove
17:39
Dave Gleeson
17:48
Legend
James Dongallo
17:53
PR = Personal Record
John Verzella
18:03
* = Medal Winner
Pete Canale
18:09
Chris Ketcham
18:39
Jason Smith
21:14
Jim Purekal
22:30
XC Notes
- The Most Improved Performance award (MIP) is given weekly by this newsletter to the runner who makes the most improvement on his personal best time. While nearly every runner was impressive in their seasonal debut, last years top MIP has picked up where he left off and improved by nearly one minute on his VCP time. Congrats to Mr. Nunez. Not to be overlooked are the PRs posted by captain Gerry Sullivan and nearly the entire Soph Squad.
- One of the most striking features of this ’91 team was their dauntless approach to the VCP course. 1st time racers on the course – such as Rey Mendez, Dom Lopez, Ed Rivera and of course the Sophs and the Frosh, handled the hills like old pros.
- Next Week: Regis Invitational - Fink, Sullivan, Lopez, Ethridge, Nunez, Rivera, and Mendez report to prep by 8:00 am.