ROCKFORD, ILL. – The 2023 season officially kicked off for the Cougars, as the men's cross country team traveled to Rockford for the Rock River Invite.
- Mauricio Xochitecatl (Carol Stream, IL) placed first among the Cougars with a 16th overall finish. The senior hit a 17:33.2, averaging a 5:39 minute mile.
- Behind Xochitecatl was sophomore William Leonard (Oskaloosa, Iowa). Leonard ran a 19:13.8, and he averaged a 6:11 minute mile.
- A pair of Cougars came in after Leonard, as Gus Strenge (Battle Creek, MI) finished with a 20:04.9 and Jazael Rodriguez (Berwyn, Ill.) hit a 24:39 for the maroon and gold.
The Cougars will hit the road once again next Saturday as they travel to Warrenville, Ill. For the North Central College XC Invitational. For all things Cougar Cross Country, check out the Twitter page @CUChicagoTFXC.
