Amherst, MA  - The Panthers went back to Hampshire College on Saturday, but this time it was the YSCC Conference Championships. 

The women ran first in a 6K race in which Ophelia Breen (Peru, NY) finished 2nd overall with a time of 25:48, just a second shy of her personal best. Next for the Panthers was Kayleigh Simpson (Utica, NY) with a time of 32:25.  After Simpson came Krystal Ogoke with a PR of 34:50 and Giselle Campbell (Liverpool, NY) at 37:36. Last for the Panthers was Katie Bishop who ran a 43:47, a new PR of over 6 minutes! 

The women's team finished 4th overall when the race was complete. Soon thereafter, the men began their 8K race, led by Harrison Matthews (Peru, NY) who finished with the 18th best time of 33:16.  Following Matthews was Kevin Andrews (Buffalo, NY) who ran a PR of 34:02, crossing the finish line right before Tyler Buffolino (Ridge, NY) who ran a 34:03. After Buffolino was reigning YSCC athlete of the week Andy Tran (Vietnam) who ran a PR of 35:25.  Rounding off the Panthers was Dylan Wang (Glenmont, NY),  Matthew Shakow (Saratoga Springs, NY), Daniel Le, and David Martin (Babylon, NY) with times of 35:28, 38:00, 40:10, and 44:18. 

The men's team finished 6th overall as the Panthers will head to Lemont Furnace, PA from Wednesday 11/6 to Saturday 11/9 for the USCAA National Championships. 

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Written by Angelo Oddo.