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Men's Cross Country

Benz Leads Men's Cross Country at Covered Bridge Open

BOONE, N.C. -- Issac Benz finished second of 86 runners to lead Appalachian State men's cross country at the season opening Covered Bridge Open on Friday.

The Mountaineers finished second of nine teams with 49 points. Florida State claimed first place with 28 points.

Benz crossed the finish line in 25:06.28, finishing eight seconds shy of Kasey Knevelbaard of Florida State, who finished first in 24:58.48.

App State also claimed three other spots in the top-12. George Hotelling finished seventh in 25:53.01, Ryan Brown was ninth in 25:59.17 and Oliver Wilson-Cook finished 11th with a time of 26:08.22.

Ben Cignarale recorded a 20th place finish in 26:28.21 and Michael Flanagan was right behind in 21st in 26:29.19.

The Mountaineers will take some time off and will compete again on Sept. 21 as hosts of the Mountain to Seas Open. The men's 8K race is slated to begin at 9:45 a.m.

Team Standings
1. Florida State, 28; 2. Appalachian State, 49; 3. East Carolina, 90; 4. High Point, 96; 5. ETSU, 98; 6. UNC Asheville, 137; 7. USC Upstate, 195; 8. Western Carolina, 230; 9. Spartanburg Methodist, 288
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Players Mentioned

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Sophomore
Ben Cignarale

Ben Cignarale

Junior
Michael Flanagan

Michael Flanagan

Junior
George Hotelling

George Hotelling

Freshman
Oliver Wilson-Cook

Oliver Wilson-Cook

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Sophomore
Ben Cignarale

Ben Cignarale

Junior
Michael Flanagan

Michael Flanagan

Junior
George Hotelling

George Hotelling

Freshman
Oliver Wilson-Cook

Oliver Wilson-Cook

Freshman