Underclassmen performances lead the way for cross country

Seton Hall cross country head coach John Moon can rightfully be optimistic about the future due to the tremendous efforts by the young but talented freshmen and sophomores on his team.

Just as recently as the UMES Cappy Anderson Invitational on Sept. 22, the women came away with a victory as Emma Newgarden secured the fastest overall time at the meet. The freshman standout has felt the physical adjustment of running at the collegiate level, as when comparing the rigor of practice to high school, Newgarden noted a significant difference.

“Definitely a lot more mileage than I had ever done in high school, but I just really like that – it something that works well with me,” Newgarden said. “One…