FARMINGTON, ME
The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's and women's cross country teams wrapped up their 2026 seasons Saturday at the North Atlantic Conference Championship, hosted by the University of Maine at Farmington. The Owls turned in strong individual performances, highlighted by a fourth-place finish from Addie Paul in the women's 6,000-meter race and a First Team All-Conference selection.
The women's team finished fourth out of five programs with 99 points and an average time of 33:40. Paul led the Owls, placing fourth overall with a time of 25:34.64 in her first conference championship appearance. Her performance also earned her First Team All-Conference honors. Avery Vonkadich followed in 29th place with a time of 33:47.27, while Caela Day finished 30th in 34:30.00. Serena Lufkin placed 31st with a time of 35:18.14, and Pandora Kimball rounded out the Owls' scoring in 33rd place at 39:11.90. Husson University claimed the women's team championship with 30 points, followed by the University of Maine at Farmington with 43 and Maine Maritime Academy with 90.
The men's team placed sixth out of six teams in the 8,000-meter race, finishing with 146 points and an average time of 38:44. Hector Perez paced the Owls, finishing 32nd overall in 34:14.44. Romeo Harris followed in 35th place with a time of 35:25.69, while Potter Raymond crossed the line in 37th at 38:03.22. Waylon Jones finished 43rd in 42:21.66, and David Gustin completed the Owls' scoring lineup in 45th place with a time of 43:37.50. The University of Maine at Farmington captured the men's team title with 22 points. Thomas College finished second with 52 points, followed by Maine Maritime Academy with 57.
The NAC Championship marked the conclusion of the 2026 cross country season for the Owls. Paul's fourth-place finish and All-Conference recognition provided a highlight for the women's program, while both teams had the opportunity to close out their seasons competing against conference opponents.
The Owls also recognize seniors Hector Perez and Serena Lufkin for their contributions to the program. Congratulations to both seniors on their careers at UMPI, and to the entire team on another season representing the Owls!
