SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Loras College cross country programs raced against some of the top competition in the nation at the National Catholic Invitational on Friday and walked away proud of their final standings, with the men finishing fourth out of 10 teams and the women taking sixth out of 11.

Ryan Harvey was Loras' top finisher, closing out the men's five mile race in 25:32.2. Harvey was closely trailed by Carlo Dannenfelser, who crossed the finish line at 25:35.2 to take 25^th. Julian Watson (25:38.8) and Eric Rutherford (25:46.7) finished in 26^th and 28^th, respectively, to close out Loras racers in the top-30.

Ryan McGrath was the first men's Loras runner in the 30's, as the sophomore finished 33^rd at 26:07.5. Landis Musser (26:20.0), Jacob Belha (26:23.9) and Leo Gartlan (27:07.3) finished 36^th, 41^st, and 58^th.

On the women's side, Bailey Vaughan was the top racer, closing out the women's 5K at 18:53 to finish 43^rd. Frankie Chaidez finished 54^th after closing out the race at 19:19.7, while Elly Burds ran 19:30.5 to finish 64^th.

Becca Diddia finished 70^th after finishing at 19:51.1, with Emily Jackson trailing close in 71^st with a time of 19:51.1. Natalia Wrobel (20:48.7), Paige Jacobs (20:52.7), and Hunter Jones (20:55) finished 94^th, 97^th, and 99^th to close out Duhawk racers in the top 100 competitors.

Up Next: The Duhawks will return to action on Saturday, Sept. 30, when the team takes to the road to race at the Wartburg Invitational.
 
Men's Team Scores
1. Notre Dame – 2:01.06 | Score: 15
2. Loyola – 2:04.34 | Score: 49
3. Lewis – 2:08.54 | Score: 105
4. Loras – 2:08.40 | Score: 105
5. Duquesne– 2:10.37 | Score: 135
6. Detroit Mercy – 2:15.55 | Score: 202
7. San Diego – 2:17.58 | Score: 217
8. Niagara – 2:20.55 | Score: 227
9. Franciscan (OH) – 2:31.16 | Score: 280
10. St. Norbert – 2:28.14 | Score: 297
 
Women's Team Scores
1. Notre Dame – 1:26.11 | Score: 18
2. Loyola – 1:30.36 | Score: 60
3. Lewis – 1:30.46 | Score: 65
4. Duquesne – 1:32.14 | Score: 103
5. San Diego – 1:35.48 | Score: 174
6. Loras – 1:37.25 | Score: 198
7. Detroit Mercy – 1:37.47 | Score: 201
8. St. Norbert – 1:40.02 | Score: 246
9. D'Youville – 1:42.01 | Score: 261
10. Franciscan (OH) – 1:43.33 | Score: 282
11. Niagara – 1:46.57 | Score: 314
 
Loras Individual Runners – Men
23. Ryan Harvey: 25:32.2
25. Carlo Dannenfelser: 25:35.2
26. Julian Watson: 25:38.8
28. Eric Rutherford: 25:46.7
33. Ryan McGrath: 26:07.5
36. Landis Musser: 26:20
41. Jacob Belha: 26:23.9
58. Leo Gartlan: 27:07.3
59. Logan Hoger: 27:07.6
62. Aaron Lodwig: 27:16.3
63. Matt Foote: 27:16.7
75. Colby Cryer: 27:38.03
76. Derek Behrens: 27:39
77. Jack Beehler: 27:44.9
79. Stephen Ringo: 27:51.2
85. Cade Messer: 28:14.7
94. Jacob Hocking: 28:45.6
96. Gavin Denholm: 28:47.7
102. Dom Garrard: 29:02.8
108. Carson Hendrey: 29:32.2
109. Lucas Arnold: 29:36.2
 
Loras Individual Runners – Women
43. Bailey Vaughan: 18:53
54. Frankie Chaidez: 19:19.7
64. Elly Burds: 19:30.50
70. Becca Diddia: 19:51.1
71. Emily Jackson: 19:51.1
94. Natalia Wrobel: 20:48.7
97. Paige Jacobs: 20:52.7
99. Hunter Jones: 20:55
100. Avery Kittl: 20:56.1
112. Erin Phelan: 21:45.0
119. Samantha Foht: 22.13.3
125. Sarah Gibson: 22:39.6
130. Ella Reilly: 23.19.7
137. Olivia Carroll: 25:21.1