BILLINGS, Mont. – The Cal State East Bay men's cross country team ran a 10k during the NCAA Division II Cross Country West Regional on Saturday. In very cold temperatures at Amend Park, the Pioneers placed 17
th among 26 participating teams.
The top finisher for Cal State East Bay was
Cole McKain, as his 60
th place finish was completed in 32 minutes, 4.30 seconds. McKain has consistently been the fastest finisher for the Pioneers throughout the 2022 season.
Just nine places behind McKain was
Aidan Singh. Singh completed the 10k course in 32:14.9.
Even though a 10k distance has not frequently been run throughout the careers of McKain and Singh, Saturday's meet was their second consecutive NCAA Division II Regional meet with the such distance. Thus, they both achieved personal bests in a 10k cross country event during Saturday's meet.
Chico State was the team champion of the NCAA Division II Men's Cross Country West Regional with three runners placing in the top-10. Individually, Charlie Dannatt from Simon Fraser won the 10k in a time of 30:07.49.
In all likelihood, the 2022 season for Cal State East Bay men's cross country has concluded.