University of Toledo
Jeff Drenth Memorial
Rockets Launch Season with Close Defeat at CMU
10/31/2020 6:40:00 PM | Men's Cross Country
SHEPARD, Mich. - The University of Toledo men's cross country team opened its season with a solid performance vs. Central Michigan at the Jeff Drenth Memorial on Saturday. The Rockets were narrowly edged out by the Chippewas, 27-30. Freshman Nathan Kemp was first to cross the line for the Rockets with a fourth-place time of 16:05.5.
Sophomore Alex Kelker clocked in at 16:22.05 taking the last top five spot. Following closely behind was senior Micah Swartz (sixth/16:28.0) and freshman Austin Cunningham (seventh/16.36.7).
The fifth Rocket to cross the finish line was freshman Caleb Newlon taking eighth with a time of 16:52.2. Junior Raymond Korir stopped the clock at 17:21.1 , while freshman Xavier Gallo came in at 17.27.2.
Jeff Drenth Memorial
Shepard, Mich I Saturday, Oct. 31
Team Standings
1. Central Michigan - 27 points
2. Toledo - 30 points
Men's 5K
Top 5 Individuals
1. Adam Rzentkowski - Central Michigan - 15:07.9
2. Zachary Sleeman - Central Michigan - 15:53.3
3. Owen Howard - Central Michigan - 15:56.8
4. Nathan Kemp - Toledo - 16:05.5
5. Alex Kelker - Toledo - 16:22.5
Toledo Individuals
4. Nathan Kemp - 16:05.5
5. Alex Kelker - 16:22.5
6. Micah Swartz – 16:28.0
7. Austin Cunningham - 16:36.7
8. Caleb Newlon - 16:52.2
10. Raymond Korir - 17:21.1
11. Xavier Gallo - 17:27.2
