SALEM, Ore. --- The Portland Pilots men's and women's cross country teams concluded a busy weekend of competition at the Charles Bowles Invitational on Saturday morning. While only three women competed for the Portland women, the men's team sent eight men who took the overall team title.
"I'm very proud of the guys for getting the victory today," said men's head coach Rob Conner. "Great team effort from top to bottom."
Freshman Henry Hayes led the Pilots with a fifth-place finish in 25:14.1 with Simon Grannetia just behind him in seventh (25:15.5).
On the women's side freshmen Emily Bechen and Alexandra Newsom, along with sophomore Karli Piaia competed for Portland.