Brandywine Returns To Competition At Mont Alto Invitational

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. -- Following a 17-day layoff, the Penn State Brandywine cross country teams returned to competition Saturday afternoon at the Penn State Mont Alto Invitational.

Leading Brandywine was Christian Dzema (Allentown, Pa./Parkland), who earned a fifth-place finish in the 29-runner field. Dzema turned in a time of 19:11 on the 5K course, besting his season-opening 5K time at the Bryn Mawr Invitational by nearly one minute.

In his season debut with the Lions, Jalin Haskins (Philadelphia, Pa.) placed 22nd as he crossed the line in 24:08.

Mitchell Minda of Penn State Fayette claimed individual medalist honors for the men, while Fayette's Nicole Walker was the women's individual champion. Penn State Fayette also earned both team titles.

Brandywine hosts its annual home invitational next Saturday beginning at 10:00 am.