Women’s Cross Country Finishes Sixth At 2023 Purple Valley Classic

Goba paces Green and Gold with 41st place time of 26:06.5

Williamstown, MA. – The Fitchburg State University women's cross country team placed sixth with a total of 183 points at the 2023 Purple Valley Classic at the Mt. Greylock Cross Country Loops, hosted by Williams College.

Meet: Purple Valley Classic
Place: Sixth Place, 183 Points

How It Happened

Sophomore Skye Goba (Norton, MA) led the way for the Falcons, finishing 41st overall with a time of 26:06.5 over the 5K course, while freshman Alexis Toste (Dracut, MA) was followed in 61st place with a time of 31:19.8

Newcomer Julia Arena (Shrewsbury, MA) entered the chute with a 63rd place time of 32:12.5, while sophomore Cassandra Israelson (Saugus, MA) was next with a time 36:07.0.

Senior Erin Donelan (Fitchburg, MA) registered a time of 36:07.0, while senior Stephanie Piar (Ayer, MA) rounded out the top efforts for the Green and Gold on the day with a time of 42:58.9

Inside the Numbers

MIT won the 2023 Purple Valley Classic with a total of 23 points

Genna Girard of Williams claimed the 2023 Purple Valley Classic individual title with a first place time of 21;44.0

Up Next

Falcons return to action next Saturday as they compete at the 2023 Keene State Invitational

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