First-year Matt Serrano won his debut 8k to lead the St. Lawrence men's cross country team to the team title at the Kangaroo Invitational in Canton, N.Y. on Saturday morning.

The Saints' top four finishers were all first-years. Serrano broke the tape in 28:05, 44 seconds ahead of teammate Matthew Dale who took second. Cole Harris took fifth place in 29:09, and Patrick Russell was nineth in 30:05. Sophomore Benjamin Roach was the fifth man in 31:10.

The Saints won the seven-team meet with 31 points. Suny Poly was second with 50, and Husson was third with 57.

Head coach John Newman
"We were grateful to be able to get a local race in for these guys today. Canton is a great host and provides a challenging course. We enjoy running there when we get the opportunity. I'm super pumped for Serrano getting his first collegiate win. It was also a good confidence booster for these guys, and a chance for the first-year guys to try our a full 8k in advance of next weekend's home opener. This group went in with a competitive team mindset and came away, mission accomplished."

The Saints next run on their home course on September 24th when they host the Hoffmann Invitational which serves as the mideast regional preview.

St. Lawrence Top 5
1 – Serrano; 28:05
2 – Dale; 28:49
5 – Harris; 29:09
9 – Russell; 30:05
14 – Roach; 31:10