From the Backstretch by Reuben Frank

Rowan junior Colin Patterson from Haddon Heights ran an 8,000-meter all-course PR and recorded his 1^st collegiate win in track or cross country at the Salisbury Fall Classic.

Patterson ran 25:14 at WinterPlace Park & Equestrian Center outside Salisbury, Md. His previous-best 8,000 time on any course was a 25:27 a year ago today on Stockton’s course in Galloway Township.

Patterson won by 40 meters over Salisbury senior Tristan Dutton, who placed 2^nd in 25:21.

Senior Matthew Conway from Haddon Township also broke into the top 10 with a 9^th-place finish in 25:49.

Also in Rowan’s scoring group were senior Anthony Faust from Bishop Eustace [14^th in 26:08], freshman Giovanni LaPietra of Columbia High in East Greenbush [15^th in 26:11] and junior Aidan Brad of Williamstown [16^th in 26:11].

The Profs finished 3^rd, behind Salisbury [32] and Navy [37]. Rowan is ranked 2^nd in the USTFCCCA Metro Region, behind only Moravian.