HANOVER, N.H. – The Boston College Men’s Cross Country team opened its 2026 season dominantly, claiming the team title at the Maribel Sanchez Souther Invitational, hosted by Dartmouth, finishing first overall with 34 points. The Eagles bested second-place Brown (87 points) and third-place Northeastern (98 points) in a competitive multi-team field at the Dartmouth Cross Country Course. It is their first team victory under Pete Watson and Tim McGowan.

Leading the way for Boston College in the season opener was John Garvey, who set the pace for the Eagles’ pack across the 8k layout, securing a top individual finish after running a 24:50.6.

Close behind in the scoring group was John Bianchi in fifth place with a time of 24:53.8, alongside Aidan Brancaccio in seventh place at 24:54.7.

Closing out the scoring lineup for Boston College was Sean Fleming (25:01.9) in ninth place and Roman Sierpina (25:02.9) in tenth place. Both runners also secured personal bests in the 8k.

The Eagles rounded out their lineup with strong performances from Ben Andrus, Nick Loffredo, Diego, and Tommy Flynn, all finishing in the top 50.

Boston College now turns its focus to the Princeton Fall Classic, hosted by Princeton on Friday, October 16.

Men’s 8K Championship – Results

3rd – John Garvey (24:50.6)*

5th – John Bianchi (24:53.8)*

7th – Aidan Brancaccio (24:54.7)*

9th – Sean Fleming (25:01.9)*

10th – Roman Sierpina (25:02.9)*

13th – Ben Andrus

18th – Nick Loffredo

21st – Diego Heredia

45th – Tommy Flynn

DNF – Jack Morelli

* – Denotes scoring runners

 

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