Michael Zhang

Men's Cross Country

@yorkcardinals Cross Country commences 2025 season with Cairn Highlander Invitational

York College competes next Saturday (Oct. 11) at the NJIT Invitational

LANGHORNE, PA--- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College men's and women's cross country began their 2025 campaign Saturday morning at the Cairn University Highlander Challenge from the Cairn University campus.   

On the men's side, Michael Zhang was York's top runner in the 8K course, crossing the finish line at 36:06.5 (65th). Bryan Ortiz followed right behind with a career-best result of 36:18.8 (66th). Chris Merilan turned in a time of 43:51.9 (110th).

Chase Ely of Williamson College of the Trades won the individual portion of the race with a time of 27:32.4, while Georgian Court University took home first prize with a team score of 70.

Keanna Clouden stood out for the Cardinal women, covering the 6K course in 40:03.0, good enough for 73rd place. Debuting on the cross country squad, Alisha Adams (43:08.4) and Sendya Deravin (56:11.8) placed 80th and 97th, respectively. 

Immaculata University's Aubrey Donahue crossed the finish line in first at 24:26.5, and Lancaster Bible College authored a race-leading 62 team score.

Up Next 
The Cardinals return to competition next Saturday (Oct. 11) at the NJIT Invitational starting at 11:15 a.m. from Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey.

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Players Mentioned

Chris Merilan

Chris Merilan

5' 9"
Sophomore
Michael Zhang

Michael Zhang

5' 5"
Junior
Bryan Ortiz

Bryan Ortiz

5' 8"
Sophomore
Keanna Clouden

Keanna Clouden

5' 4"
Sophomore
Alisha  Adams

Alisha Adams

5' 2"
Freshman
Sendya Deravin

Sendya Deravin

5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Chris Merilan

Chris Merilan

5' 9"
Sophomore
Michael Zhang

Michael Zhang

5' 5"
Junior
Bryan Ortiz

Bryan Ortiz

5' 8"
Sophomore
Keanna Clouden

Keanna Clouden

5' 4"
Sophomore
Alisha  Adams

Alisha Adams

5' 2"
Freshman
Sendya Deravin

Sendya Deravin

5' 3"
Freshman