The Oratory Prep varsity cross country team won the Catholic small school’s championships. The varsity team had their best average (17:23) in school history! Junior Michael Cantaluppi ran a career best with a sub 17 time of 16:44. Most of the squad seven ran personal bests too. Fernando Aviles ran the 5k in 17:20. He was followed by Casey McKee (17:28), Addison Drone (17:38), Eric Rhines (17:46), Cory Vita (17:49), and Brendan Mooney (17:49).   

Junior Varsity also had a good day as well. They placed third despite some tough competition from CBA and other top schools. Sophomore Kevin dePoortere had a personal record with a (18:23). Seniors Mark Trella and Chris Kelly ran their personal bests to finish out their OP XC career with 18:23 and 18:32 respectivley. Liam and Aidan Watkins as well as Jake Noss and Chris McMahon and  also finished for the Ram’s top seven. They all finished in the top 35 which is pretty impressive considering CBA took the first ten places. Oratory had an 18:31 average. Most runners had personal bests.

Afterwards the team celebrated and had a little send off for the seniors. All of the seniors with a few others have been invited to train with varsity for their meet this Saturday (11/12). After a great win Saturday, the team is in good shape for States.