The men's and women's cross country teams returned to the course this afternoon at the Purple Valley Classic, hosted by Williams College at Mt. Greylock Regional School. The men placed fourth while the women finished fifth.

Sophomore Carli Sheiffele led the team with a 6k time of 25:20.6. Freshman Martina Mileti followed her with a time of 26:02.7. Senior Alaysia Cobb was next with a time of 26:22.2.
 
Freshman Anelisa Fulgieri (27:41.8) and sophomore Sophia Michaels (29:51.4) were the next finishers. Rounding out the women's side, freshman Maggie Schiffer (31:37.7) and freshman Kate Mejia (32:06.0) concluded the event.
 
On the men's side, senior James Nichol led the way with a 8k time of 28:47.8. Finishing behind him was freshman MiKai Marks (29:48.4), freshman John Abad (30:54.5), and junior Peter Bagattine (31:00.0).
 
Senior Matthew Rathje finished with a time of 33:03.7. Freshman Jack Vahey and Christopher Diaz finished with times of 33:35.2 and 34:45.3, respectively.
 
Both teams will return to action on Friday (Oct. 4) at the Paul Short Invitational, hosted by Lehigh University, from Bethlehem, Pa.