September 18, 2005

Saint Martin's freshman John Riak finished 15th overall in a time of 25:43 in the National Catholic Cross Country Invitational Friday at South Bend, Indiana. Riak was the third overall finisher on the 5-mile course among Division II runners.

The only other Saint runner in the Top 100 in the race was Tris O'Bluck, who placed 89th in a time of 27:28. Saint Martin's finished 15th in the team standings, seventh among Division II schools.

Janelle Probst was SMU's top finisher in the women's race, placing 38th, sixth among Division II runners. She recorded a time of 19:26 on the 5,000 meter layout. Kaleigh Bishop placed 83rd. The Saint women ended up 17th in the team standings, seventh among Division II schools.

Men: Team Scores - 1. Duquesne 45, 2. Notre Dame 46, 15. Saint Martin's (Division II - 1. Lewis 47, 7. Saint Martin's 206). Individuals (5 Miles) - 1. Patrick Smythe, UND, 24:36; 15. John Riak, SMU, 25:43; 89. Tris O'Bluck, SMU, 27:28; 117. Robbie Wilbur, SMU, 27:46; 129. Seth Woods, SMU, 27:52; 130. Steve LaLonde, SMU, 27:53.

Women: Team Scores - 1. Notre Dame 48, 17. Saint Martin's 490. (Division II - 1. Bellarmine 66, 7. Saint Martin's 219). Individuals (5,000 Meters) - 1. Sunni Olding, UND, 17:42; 38. Janelle Probst, SMU, 19:26; 83. Kaleigh Bishop, SMU, 20:11; 119. Jessica Pendon, SMU, 20:41; 129. Dharma Beatty, SMU, 20:52; 163. Lakita Burr, SMU, 21:21.