BETHPAGE, N.Y. – The Queens College men's and women's cross country teams opened the 2026 season Friday at the Adelphi Panthers XC Invite at Bethpage State Park.
 
Competing against teams from across the East Region, including multiple Division I programs, the women's team placed 10th, while the men's team finished 12th.
 
Sophomore Jordyn Cruz led the women's team in her collegiate debut, placing 38th in the 5K with a time of 24:39.1. Cruz was one of three Division II runners to record a top-40 finish. Sophomore Jenna Cruz made her collegiate debut, placing 61st in 26:25.2, followed by senior Keira Whitaker in 69th at 27:32.2. Sophomore Celeste Minkwe Jore finished in 33:34.2, while sophomore Kezia Hamilton crossed the line in 37:17.8.
 
Senior Daniel DeGregori led the men's team, placing 71st in 29:37.7. Sophomore Christian Panameno finished in 30:46.8, followed by sophomore Nathanael Hansen in 30:56.9. Junior Mateo Serringer recorded a time of 32:48.0, while classmate Robert Palacios finished in 34:49.6.

NEXT MEET

Queens returns to action Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Golden Eagle Invitational in Stony Brook, N.Y. The first race is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

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