George Washington University

Sept. 13, 2003

Complete Results

EMMITSBURG, MD - The George Washington University's cross country team ran their first race of the season with a full squad at the Mount St. Mary's Invitational on Saturday, September 13. The women's team finished second on the day and were led by senior Emily Jadwin (Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape), who finished fourth out of 48 runners. Senior Dave Azari (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) burst into the lead over the last 150 meters to win the men's race and help the Colonials finish fourth as a team, just eight points behind first place American, despite missing number five runner freshman Ian Hajek (San Diego, CA/(Home Schooled)), who was out with the flu.

The women's team had seven runners finish in the top 20 even without sophomore standout Lindsay Blum (Holland, PA/Council Rock), who is nursing an injury. The team was led by Jadwin's time of 19:11.10, crossing the finish line just in front of reigning Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week Bridget Skeuse (Stockton, NJ/Immaculata). Junior Trina Bolton (Avondale Estates, GA/The Lovett School) completed the 5K run in sixth place followed by juniors Mary Beth McCullough (Brentwood, TN/Father Ryan) and Erin Patton (Saline, MI/Saline), who finished in 10th and 12th place, respectively.

Azari took the 8K men's race with a time of 26:05.60. Fellow senior Darrell Andruski (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) finished fourth on the day in a time of 26:20.71. Last week's Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week Ryan Shaver (Coatesville, PA/Coatesville) was next for the Colonials in 12th place followed by freshman Daniel Morgan (Danville, KY/Boyle County) in 16th and sophomore Phil Sherman (Greenwich, CT/Greenwich) in 27th place.

The Colonials will look to improve on this week when they travel to Harrisonburg, VA to compete in the James Madison Invitational on Saturday, September 20.

Top GW Men Finishers
1. Dave Azari, 26:05.60
4. Darrell Andruski, 26:20.71
12. Ryan Shaver, 26:54.78
16. Daniel Morgan, 27:16.98
27. Phil Sherman, 27:56.78

Top GW Women Finishers
4. Emily Jadwin, 19:11.10
5. Bridget Skeuse, 19:13.50
6. Trina Bolton, 19:17.51
10. Mary Beth McCullough, 19:52.52
12. Erin Patton, 20:03.36

Men's Team Results
1. American, 51
2. Maryland, 53
3. Navy, 56
4. George Washington, 59
5. Mount St. Mary's, 139
6. Howard, 147

Women's Team Results
1. Maryland, 23
2. George Washington, 37
3. Howard, 80
4. Mount St. Mary's, 95