The Notre Dame Girls Cross Country Team placed fifth in the small school race at the Clarence Invitational held at Akron Falls Park. Ashley Calarco, still bothered by a tender foot, placed second in the race in 21:31. Teammate Jill Marshall placed 20th with 23:34. Meghan Zickl (24:25), Rachel Berggren (25:12), and Haley Alexander (29:53) rounded out the scoring for the Irish. Other finishers included Teresa Jackson (30:52), Kate Spadaccia (32:55), Tia Arnold (34:47), and LeeAnn Tindell (34:47).
While the Irish Varisty Team took the race off, the JV's raced to place 13th among all schools. Andrew Fischer led the charge placing 53rd in 20:37. Vince Stadler (22:10) and Matt Sausner (22:15) placed 95th and 98th respectively. Conlan Edwards (30:55) and James Barcomb (41:43) rounded out the scoring for the Irish.
All Genesee/Livingston County Cross Country Teams will be in action on Thursday at Genesee Community College for the GR/LC County Championships. The Boys race begins at 4:30, with the Girls to follow at 5:05.