The Illinois Tech Men’s Cross Country season began on September 2 with the Elmhurst Earlybird Invitational. The Scarlet Hawks placed 10th out of 15 teams in the 6k race.

Scarlet Hawk Participants

• Orlando Cardenas – 30th place (20:08.7) 
• Cole Dammeier – 50th place (20:52.2)
• Jake Tracey – 110th place (22:39.5)
• Tom Triplett – 162nd place (25:37.1)
• Isaac Gewarges – 164th place (26:21.1)

Quote From Coach Burke

• “An incredible start to the season,” said Head Coach Keith Burke. “I am thrilled to see what the future holds for these young men, as our team is mostly underclassmen. This is a group that has incredible potential for years to come.”

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will compete in the Aurora University Spartan Classic on Friday, September 9 at 5:45 p.m. The event, along with the remaining meets on this season’s schedule, is anticipated to be an 8k race.