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Big Showing at 2nd Huskies Invitational

October 4, 2025 | Word of Life Bible Institute The 2025 Huskies Invitational brought together collegiate runners from across the Northeast for a competitive afternoon on the challenging Word of Life campus course. With cool fall weather and strong fields in both the men’s and women’s races, the event showcased impressive performances and steady progress from the Word of Life Huskies.

Big Showing at 2nd Huskies Invitational
Results
October 4, 2025

The 2025 Huskies Invitational brought together collegiate runners from across the Northeast for a competitive afternoon on the challenging Word of Life campus course. With cool fall weather and strong fields in both the men's and women's races, the event showcased impressive performances and steady progress from the Word of Life Huskies.

Women's 6K Recap

Truett-McConnell University captured the women's team title with an impressive 24 points, sweeping the top two spots and placing all five scoring runners inside the top 12. Freshman Riley Stevens led the charge, taking the individual win in 24:02, followed by teammate Isabella Laughton in 24:42.

Albany College of Pharmacy finished second with 39 points, led by Lucia Sushynski, who took third overall in 25:27.

The Word of Life Huskies finished third with a team score of 74, marking a strong showing on their home course. Freshman Becca Downie paced the Huskies, finishing 9th overall with a time of 27:27, followed by Victoria Schuster (16th, 30:13) and Elizabeth Burke (20th, 30:37). Hannah Bishop and Autumn Bone rounded out the top five, securing consistent pack times to help Word of Life earn the final podium position ahead of SUNY Canton.

Team Results – Women's 6K

  1. Truett-McConnell – 24 pts (2:11:56 total)

  2. Albany College of Pharmacy – 39 pts (2:17:14)

  3. Word of Life – 74 pts (2:33:18)

  4. SUNY Canton – 84 pts (2:59:35)

Men's 8K Recap

In the men's race, Truett-McConnell continued its dominance, claiming the team victory with 32 points behind a deep, balanced lineup. The Bears placed five runners in the top 15, led by junior Connor Morgan, who placed 2nd overall with a time of 28:13.

Paul Smith's College finished runner-up with 44 points, led by standout junior Eliot Soderholm, who captured the individual title in 26:43, setting the pace early and maintaining control throughout the 8K.

SUNY Canton took third (73 pts), while Clinton CC (93 pts) and Albany College of Pharmacy (112 pts) rounded out the top five.

For the Word of Life Huskies, freshman Corban Howard led the team with a strong 30:29 finish, placing just outside the scoring positions. Sophomore Sage Johnson (38:27) and freshman Michael Zahaykevich (43:46) showed determination on the demanding course, gaining valuable experience as the Huskies continue to build their men's program.

Team Results – Men's 8K

  1. Truett-McConnell – 32 pts (2:31:23 total)

  2. Paul Smith's – 44 pts (2:36:38)

  3. SUNY Canton – 73 pts (2:52:21)

  4. Clinton CC – 93 pts (3:06:28)

  5. Albany College of Pharmacy – 112 pts (3:13:41)