BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The D'Youville men's cross country team opened its 2026 season Saturday at the Tom Balon Alumni Classic, finishing 10th as a team at Sweden Town Park.

Junior Brennen Yates led the Saints in the men's 5K, placing 31st overall with a time of 17:10.8. Sophomore Maxim Stinner followed closely behind, finishing 56th in 17:45.4.

Sophomore Liam Betteridge was D'Youville's third scorer, crossing the finish line in 19:35.0, while freshman Eli Lantz and freshman Nick Filice rounded out the Saints' scoring five in 21:07.8 and 21:43.0, respectively.

D'Youville finished with 267 points, placing 10th in the season opener.

The 2026 campaign continues for the Saints as they travel to Rochester, N.Y. on September 26th to compete in the Harry F. Anderson Invitational.