2014 Men's Cross Country News
Franklin Pierce Rowing Welcomes 2015 Signing Class
June 09, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (June 9, 2015) -- The Franklin Pierce University rowing team has announced its four newest recruits on Tuesday afternoon. Joining the Ravens this fall will be Kyra Fairley, Marykate Cullinane, Mackenzie Hitch and Julia Canova.
Cross Country Programs Combine to Boast Five USTFCCCA All-Academic Selections
February 11, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 11, 2015) – Freshman Natalie Davies (Ware, Mass.), junior Shannon Lozier (Merrimac, Mass.) and junior Doria Brown (Little Falls, N.J.) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s cross country team, as well as sophomores Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) and Jon Holmes (Albany, N.Y.) of the men’s team, have all earned United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic honors, as announced on Wednesday by the USTFCCCA. In addition, both the men’s and women’s cross country programs have been honored at the team level by the USTFCCCA All-Academic program.
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fourth at NCAA Championship East Regional
November 22, 2014
NASHUA, N.H. (November 22, 2014) – After surprising the East Region a year ago and qualifying for the final round of the NCAA Championships, the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team was left on the outside looking in on Saturday afternoon, as it finished fourth at the NCAA Championship East Regional, co-hosted by Franklin Pierce and Merrimack at Mines Falls Park Trail. American International, which claimed the Northeast-10 Conference crown two weeks ago, captured the East Region title.
Men’s Cross Country Places Third at Northeast-10 Championship
November 09, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (November 9, 2014) – Sophomore Dage Minors (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda) finished 17th with an 8k time of 28:50 on Sunday morning to lead the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team to a third-place finish at the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, hosted by Franklin Pierce. The Ravens finished with 124 points in the 15-team field.
'I am the NE-10' - Antoine Gisore and Makopa Rugabirwa
November 07, 2014
The most recent installment of the Northeast-10 Conference's video feature series tells the story of two remarkable Franklin Pierce University student-athletes and their struggles in their homeland, and the amazing journey to the United States.
Men’s Cross Country Picked Second in Northeast-10 Coaches’ Poll
November 06, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (November 6, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team has been picked to finish second in the Northeast-10 Conference Coaches’ Poll, as announced Thursday morning by the Conference Office The Ravens collected four of 15 available first-place votes and 181 points in the 15-team poll.
B.J. Smith Named Northeast-10 Athlete of the Week
October 28, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 28, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Oct. 26, as announced Tuesday by the Conference office.
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fourth at CCSU Mini Meet, Betters 12 Division I Squads
October 24, 2014
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (October 24, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) ran a 5K time of 15:09.05 on Friday afternoon to finish fourth -- tops among Division II student-athletes -- and lead the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team at Stanley Park in the CCSU Mini Meet. As a team, the Ravens finished with 115 points, which was good for fourth in the 19-team meet.
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Third at Gates Farm Northeast-10 Preview Meet
October 18, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 18, 2014) – Sophomore Joey Souza (West Bridgewater, Mass.) ran an 8K time of 31:10.0 on Saturday afternoon to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team at the Gates Farm Northeast-10 Preview Meet, which was hosted by the Ravens. Franklin Pierce finished with 86 points and placed third of five teams at the meet.
Gisore Earns All-New England Honors, Men’s Cross Country 14th at NEICAAA Championships
October 11, 2014
BOSTON (October 1, 2014) – Senior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) ran an 8K time of 24:51.9 to finish 12th and earn All-New England honors on Saturday for the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team at the NEICAAA Championships in Franklin Park. The Ravens finished with 354 points and placed 14th out of 29 teams at the meet and were the top finisher among Division II squads.
Gisore Named ECAC Runner of the Week
October 10, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 10, 2014) – Senior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team has been named Corvias ECAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week ending on Oct. 5, as announced Wednesday by the ECAC.
Gisore, Ham Crack Top-100 as Men’s Cross Country Finishes 33rd at Paul Short Invite
October 04, 2014
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (October 4, 2014) – Senior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) stopped the clock at 24:50 for his 8K run on Saturday, to lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team at the Paul Short Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Lehigh. The Ravens finished with 833 points to place 33rd in their 42-team meet.
Smith Named ECAC Runner of the Week; Men’s Cross Country Ranked No. 19 in the Nation by USTFCCCA
September 24, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (September 24, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team has been named ECAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, as announced Wednesday by the ECAC. In addition, the Ravens have been ranked No. 19 nationally in the first USTFCCCA Men’s Cross Country Coaches’ Poll of the season, and are also ranked second in the East Region.
Smith Named Northeast-10 Conference Co-Athlete of the Week
September 23, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (September 23, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Sept. 21, as announced Tuesday by the Conference office. Smith shares this week’s award with senior Tony Fierimonte of Assumption.
Smith Wins UMass Dartmouth Invitational, Men’s Cross Country Blows Out Field for Team Title
September 20, 2014
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. (September 20, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) ran a five-mile time of 24:48.30 to take first place on Saturday and lead the way for the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team, which placed five runners in the top 23 finishers at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational. The quintet of strong performances led the Ravens (50 points) to a blowout victory at the 34-team meet.
Smith, Gisore Lead Men’s Cross Country to Second Place at Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup
September 13, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (September 13, 2014) – Sophomore B.J. Smith (Concord, N.H.) and senior Antoine Gisore (Concord, N.H.) each finished in the top 10 on Saturday morning to lead the Franklin Pierce University men’s cross country team in the Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup, its first of three on-campus meets this fall. Franklin Pierce finished as runner-up in the nine-team meet.