Women’s Cross Country Recap: Cougar Classic at Misericordia
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Misericordia University
Distance: 6K
DALLAS, Pa. - The Penn State Scranton women's cross country squad competed at the Misericordia Cougar Classic against a strong field on Saturday mornng. Several runners posted promising performances and gained valuable race experience to build upon for the rest of the season.
Key Performers & Highlights
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Alexis Colasurdo (Sr) led the Lions, finishing in 34:34.40. She set the pace early and held steady over the challenging 6K course.
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Paige Geisler (So) followed closely, crossing in 34:48.80, showing consistency and resilience.
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Shaila Wakefield (Fr) rounded out the scoring group for Scranton with a time of 40:32.40.
Team & Competition Notes
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The top team in the meet, Misericordia, posted a team score of 37.
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Princeton Running Club came in second, also showing strong depth.
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The Lions' times suggest there's room for improvement with endurance, pacing, and racing strategy, especially mid-race surges and finishing strength.
What This Means & What's Next
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For many of our runners, this was an early test in the season — a chance to see where they are relative to regional competition.
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The times from this meet can serve as benchmarks for the remainder of the fall. Progress in fitness, hill work, and speed endurance will be key.
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As the season proceeds, focusing on pack running, better splits early vs. later in races, and mental toughness in the final kilometers will help the squad move up in team standings.
