UI men dominate alumni in cross-country opener
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Senior Scott McClennan took first as the Illinois men's cross-country team opened the season Saturday against the UI alumni.
McClennan covered 5 kilometers at South Farms in 15 minutes, 42 seconds. The Illini grabbed the top seven spots.
Junior Mike Lucchesi was second in 15:54, followed by junior Dan Horyn (15:56), sophomore Caleb Grinter (16:02) and freshman Tim Moran (16:05).
Rantoul graduate Andrew Kurtz was 10th (16:27), and former Prairie Central standout Ryan Young was 12th (17:04).
Dave Walters, a 1977 All-American, was eighth to lead the alumni.
Hennessy leads women
Katie Hennessy was third as four UI women competed in a three-team meet at Parkland College.
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