GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Susquehanna University women's cross country team placed 23rd out of 46 teams at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational on Saturday, October 17, at Gettysburg College. The River Hawks totaled 680 points in the women's 6K race, led by Alison Sponseller, who finished 69th overall.

How It Went Down

• Sponseller paced Susquehanna with a time of 23:03.7, placing 69th in a competitive field. Jessica Askins followed as the River Hawks' second finisher, crossing the line in 24:41.1 to place 198th overall.
• EmmaLia Ciccarello finished third among Susquehanna runners in 24:48.6, followed closely by Aubrie Berwager, who clocked in at 25:15.0. Sydney Querry rounded out the River Hawks' top five with a time of 25:51.5, helping Susquehanna secure its team score of 680 points.
• Julianna Sobocinski and Caroline Bates also finished inside the top 290, crossing the line in 25:57.4 and 26:03.3, respectively. The River Hawks continued to put runners across the finish line throughout the field as they competed against teams from across the region.

Inside the Box Score

• Alison Sponseller — 69th, 23:03.7
• Jessica Askins — 198th, 24:41.1
• EmmaLia Ciccarello — 206th, 24:48.6
• Aubrie Berwager — 240th, 25:15.0
• Sydney Querry — 279th, 25:51.5
• Julianna Sobocinski — 283rd, 25:57.4
• Caroline Bates — 288th, 26:03.3
• Rylee Conover — 323rd, 26:56.9
• Hope Schafer — 344th, 27:35.1
• Katie Wojton — 368th, 28:40.1
• Team results: 23rd place out of 46 teams | 680 points | Average time: 24:43

Up Next for the River Hawks

• Susquehanna will turn its attention to the postseason as the River Hawks continue their 2026 campaign and prepare for their next championship meet.