Pennsylvania College of Technology's men's cross country team has had more than its share of success over the years, but, onOct. 6, it reached a new high.
Paced by sophomore Greg Kammerle (Willow Grove), the Wildcats won their first nonconference meet in 20 seasons. Kammerle covered the 4.9-mile course in 28:30. A year ago, he set a record on the course when he finished in 28:15.
Other Penn College runners and their finishes were Mark Cordeiro, of Canton (third, 28:56); Tristan Mummert, of Red Land (fifth, 29:22); Jeff Faherty, of High Point, N.J. (seventh, 29:42); Zach Lengel, of Linden (14, 30:42); Brad Robinson, of West Chester (18, 31:46); John Greenwood, of Harrisburg (23, 33:46); Brian West, of Newark, Del. (29, 35:03); Michael Womelsdorf, of Allentown (31, 36:10); Tim Schwarz, of Downingtown (38, 37:48); and Mike Fischer, of Ringwood, N.J. (41, 38:55).
Penn College finished with 25 team points, while host Albright had 58; Lincoln University, 62; Penn State Berks, 97; and Williamson Trade School, 110. The previous best nonconference finish for the team under coach Mike Paulhamus was a second at the Marywood University Invitational earlier this season.
Both the Penn College men and women are back in action Saturday at Penn State Mont Alto.