Brett ShelleyBlazer Men Place Fifth in 3K, 5K Races at McDaniel
WESTMINSTER, Md.--The Hood College cross country team traveled
to McDaniel College to participate in the Green Terror Long-Short
Challenge Saturday, a contest between nine schools and a number of
unattached runners featuring races held over 5,000 and 3,000
meters.
Freshman Brett Shelley had the top finish on the day as the 11th
college finisher on the long course (12th overall), earning
medalist honors. He returned a half-hour later to match the feat on
the short course, again finishing as the 11th college runner.
The Hood men finished fifth in both team contests. William
Andrews ran No. 2 for the Blazers in both races. His highest finish
was 17th on the short course. Blair Ames ran No. 3 in both races,
the 21st finisher on the short course.
“Brett looks very strong early on,” said Ayer.
“Once we get out of the hills next week, I think he will just
shred his personal records. He is off to a nice start to his
college career. I thought we were a little flag in some places, but
I can’t fault the effort. Four of the men voluntarily doubled
back in the second race. That shows some character.”
Rounding out the scoring on the men’s side was Brendan
Greenlees, who competed in his 28th race in a Hood College cross
country jersey, the second-most in program history. Greenlees was
the 34th college finisher on the long course.
Dan Gudeman also competed in both races finishing as the 31st team
finisher on the 3,000 meter course. Following in 34th was Jordan
McNeill who finished his first college race.
The events were held in a steady drizzle on the hilly course.
Hood next travels to York, Pa., for the York College Invitational held at John Ruddy County Park at 10:30 a.m.
