PEORIA, Ill. – Illinois State cross country had 11 runners record personal-best times at its regular season finale at the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday afternoon at the Newman Golf Course.
Finishing ninth as a team in the men's red race, the Redbirds were led by junior Jack Anstey, who placed 14th overall with a time of 24:45.8. Sophomore Matt Blanco was the second Illinois State runner to cross the finish line, crushing his previous personal-best time by nearly 40 seconds to place 31st overall with a time of 25:02.3.
"Definitely one the highlights on the men's side today was Matt Blanco," Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Jeff Bovee said.