LEWISTON, Idaho – The Beacons had their most competitive race thus far on Saturday, running in the Lewis-Clark Invitational at the Lewis-Clark State College Cross Country Course. Three of Bushnell's five runners posted lifetime bests in the race.
 
The Beacons claimed 15th place (382) and defeated NCAA Division I Central Washington University in what was an incredibly fast race.
 
Once again, Linus Rueegger led the way for the Beacons, taking 68th-place as he came across the finish line in 26 minutes, 40 seconds for a new personal record, despite dealing with a stomach issue during the second half of the race.
 
Noah Mancione was next for the Beacons in 110th (27:57, PR) followed by Christopher Rosebrook in 122nd (28:40) and Connor Woodcock (pictured) in 123rd  with a personal record of 28:41). Gabe Fatooh rounded out the Beacon contingent in 129th (29:10).
 
"All-in-all our runners ran really well today in a very strong field," said head coach Tom Boldon. "We look forward to putting it all together at conference in three weeks."
 
Next up for the Beacons will be the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship, taking place on November 5 in Klamath Falls.