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Discuss “Runners race at nationals”

Prior to the Division III national championship, the biggest race of the men’s cross country team’s season, head coach Dario Donatelli expressed his confidence and faith in his team. “The team feels like we are establishing a tradition where going to nationals will be an annual event,” Donatelli said. “Our goal is top 20. Last year we were eighth, but our top three [runners] graduated.” The Tartans surpassed their coach’s expectations to finish with an impressive 12th place out 32 teams at Saturday’s championship held at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio.

Calvin College won the overall team title with 37 points. New York University finished in second place with 92 points, followed by Allegheny College with 212. Carnegie...

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