MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Pilot Men's Cross Country finish fourth overall at the Roy Griak Invitational, led by a 12th place finish overall by Danny Abdala in a time of 24:35.4. 

 

For much of the race, the Pilots ran conservatively, holding onto a sixth place position throughout nearly every split of the race. During the last three kilometers, Pilots Danny Abdala (24:35.4) and Jona Bodirsky (24:37.8) would move up 11 and 10 positions, respectively, to finish 12th and 13th overall. The duo was followed closely by Matt Strangio (24:38.1) who moved up a strong four positions in the last 3k to finish 14th. 

 

The Pilots scoring members were closed out by strong "four-five" runs from Nolan Hosbein (25:03.6) and Teddy Buckley (25:07.5) who finished 34th and 38th, respectively. Hosbein passed a total of 26 runners over the last 3k, more than any other Pilot.

Other strong finishes for the Pilots included Eliason Kabasenche (57th, 25:23.5) and Chris Anderson (82nd, 25:52.1). Individual and overall team scores for the Roy Griak Invitational will be posted below.

 

The Pilots will return on Sept. 30 at the Charles Bowles Invitational in Salem, Ore. For more coverage and info, visit PortlandPilots.com.

Roy Griak Invitational (8K)
St. Paul, Minn. (Les Bolstad Course)
September 22, 2023

 

Team Results

1. Cal Baptist, 46 

2. Gonzaga, 80 

3. New Mexico, 110 

4. Portland, 111 

5. Boise State, 127 

6. Santa Clara, 148 

7. Wyoming, 172 

8. Colorado State, 221 

9. Minnesota, 250 

10. South Dakota St., 278 

11. Texas A&M CC, 302 

12. San Francisco, 322 

13. Cincinnati, 338 

14. North Dakota State, 361 

15. St. Thomas (Minn.), 405 

16. Miami (Fla.), 494 

17. Loyola (Md.), 538 

18. Kennesaw State, 561

 

Portland Individual Results

12. Danny Abdala, 24:35.4 

13. Jona Bodirsky, 24:37.8

14. Matt Strangio, 24:38.1

34. Nolan Hosbein, 25:03.6

38. Teddy Buckley, 25:07.5

57. Eliason Kabasenche, 25:23.5

82. Chris Anderson, 25:52.1