Cross Country Hosts Bronco Invitational

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

MEET INFO

Pre-Nationals: Tournament Central | Live Results
When: Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 | Men's 8k at 6:10 a.m. PDT
Where: Apalachee Regional Park | Tallahassee, Fla.
Ranked Teams: No. 1 NAU, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 5 BYU, No. 7 Colorado, No. 8 Arkansas, No. 17 Wake Forest, No. 20 FSU, No. 22 Alabama, No. 24 Texas, No. 25 Weber State, No. 28 Ole Miss, No. 30 Charlotte. Princeton, Duke and Georgetown all received votes.

SANTA CLARA ENTRIES

Men: Drew Burns, Harvey Chilcott, Jorge Estrella, Spencer Fischer, Kyle Johnson, Zach Litoff, Nicholas Russell, Ian Twyman

MEET INFO

Bronco Invitational: Tournament Central | Results
When: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 | Men's 8k Invite at 8:45 a.m. | Women's 6k Invite at 9:30 a.m. | Men's 8k Open at 10:15 a.m. | Women's 6k Open at 11 a.m.
Where: Baylands Regional Park | Sunnyvale, Calif.

SANTA CLARA ENTRIES

NOTES

The Broncos raced only twice last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Clara's teams competed in the WCC Championships on Feb. 24. Jack Davidson qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships as an individual, becoming the first men's runner in program history to reach the biggest collegiate stage.
Davidson, in his final season with the team, clocked an 8k program record 23:37.7 at WCCs to take eighth place and become the first Bronco men's All-WCC runner since 2009. He placed 65^th at NCAAs with a 10k 31:09.0.
The men's team returns four of its five scorers from the 2020 WCC meet: Zach Litoff, Drew Burns, Ian Twyman and Nicholas Russell. Returners Kyle Johnson and Harvey Chilcott also raced at the conference event. The team has placed fourth at WCCs in each of the last two years.
The women's team welcomes back its top two scorers and four of five scorers overall from the 2020 WCC meet: Kinsey Hall, Hayley Harrison, Irene Nagasaka and Hope Olbricht. Returners Hannah Aguirre, Luciana Lenth, Sasha Codiga and Maiya Fujiwara also raced at conference.
SCU in WCC Preseason Poll: Men 4/9 | Women: 6/10
Last time out the Broncos were at the Pacific Collegiate Invitational.

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"It is a unique opportunity to face a field this size and of this quality. We are looking forward to the challenge of competing well at this event, and representing SCU on a national stage." Head coach Felipe Montoro

"The Bronco Invite is a staple of our program, and we are so happy to have it back in 2021. The fields are competitive and the team is more than ready to race our home course again. This is mostly a young squad so I'm counting on my veterans, Ian, Henry and Alex to lead the team out there." Head coach Felipe Montoro

"We are thrilled to be hosting another installment of the Bronco Invitational. Our athletes are extra charged up after having missed the opportunity to race at home last fall. We don't race at home often, so it's an honor to have the opportunity compete in front of our friends, families, and fans. Overall the competition is really solid for this meet, and it's going to be a great opportunity to see how we stack up against some great competition." Associate head coach Pete Cushman

EVENT PROTOCOL

Busses are only allowed to drop off, no busses are allowed to park at Baylands.
Baylands is a bird sanctuary and dogs are not allowed, even if leashed.
Only park in designated parking spots, others will be towed by the City.

MORE INFORMATION

Baylands Park Address: 999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
There is no charge for admission.
Parking is $6 per car in the Baylands Park lot. Busses can drop off and park off site before returning for pickup. Those attending are encouraged to park in the Baylands lot, not in a lot for any of the local businesses near the park. Parking in any lot other than the Baylands lot is at your own risk. There is no credential required for team staff members nor media.

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