The University of Maine at Presque Isle cross country teams competed at the Thomas College Invitational, with the Owls turning in strong individual performances on the course. The UMPI women finished sixth as a team in the 4,000-meter race, posting a team score of 112 with a combined time of 1:48:48. The Owls were led by Addie Paul, who delivered a standout performance by winning the individual race with a time of 16:02.7 and an average mile pace of 6:27.3. Paul finished just ahead of Husson's Elise Ouellette, crossing the finish line 1.0 seconds ahead of the runner-up. Avery Vonkadich was UMPI's second scorer, placing 31st overall with a time of 21:28.9. Caela Day followed in 33rd at 21:57.1, while Serena Lufkin finished 39th in 23:32.2. Pandora Kimball rounded out the Owls' scoring five with a time of 25:48.3, good for 44th overall. Husson claimed the women's team title with a score of 28, followed by UMaine Club Track & Field with 60 and Central Maine CC with 90.

On the men's side, UMPI placed fifth in the 6,000-meter team standings with a score of 122 and a combined time of 2:57:30. Thomas College won the team competition with 22 points, followed by Maine Maritime with 43, Central Maine CC with 81 and Husson with 102. Hector Perez paced the Owls, finishing 18th overall in 26:50.1. Potter Raymond followed closely behind, placing 22nd with a time of 27:41.9. David Gustin finished 34th in 37:21.8, followed by Kimari Rose in 35th at 37:24.7. David Herlihy completed UMPI's scoring lineup in 36th with a time of 48:12.0.

The Owls will return home on Saturday, Oct. 10, when they host the UMPI Invitational in Presque Isle.