Cross Country

Cross Country

Our Graduates Compete at

amherst
boston
Bryant University
columbia
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall
Holy Cross
Lafayette College
Manhattan College
Marist Monroe University
Stevens Institute
TCNJ
University of Maine
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Yale University

Head Coach

Joshua Powers

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Cross Country coaches

  • Joshua Powers, Head Coach
  • Nick Martinez, Assistant Coach
  • Travis Spicer, Assistant Coach

Accomplishments

Team Big North United League Champs
2018, 2019, 2020

North Jersey Finale Qualifier

All-County
HM James Hughes, Tom Rogers and Alexander Shaia

All-League
1st Team Alexander Shaia
2nd Team Matthew Marques,  Joseph Griffith, Elias Garcia, Nick Pesanello James Hughes  HM Miles Suitt

Philosophy

Our objective is to unlock each athletes running potential by instilling Dedication, Determination, and Discipline. 

With these three attributes in place, running goals and dreams will be achieved. “We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of dedication, determination, self-discipline and effort” – Jesse Owens

Bergen Catholic 2023 Cross Country Schedule

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
DATETIMEEVENTVENUERESULT
Saturday, September 9, 202311:40 AMSeason OpenerDarlington Park, Mahwah9th
Wednesday, September 13, 20234:30 PMBig North United Batch MeetDarlington Park, Mahwah2nd
Saturday, September 23, 20237:30 AM-7:00 PMSix Flags InvitationalSix Flags Wild Safari, Jackson 
Saturday, September 30, 2023TBANew Balance Shore CoachesHolmdel Park, Holmdel 
Tuesday, October 3, 20234:30 PMUnited League ChampionshipDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 14, 202310:00 AMBergen County GroupsDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 21, 202311:40 AMBergen Meet of ChampsDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 28, 20234:15NJCTCOak Ridge Park, Clark 
Saturday, November 4, 2023TBANJ State GroupsHolmdel Park, Holmdel 
Saturday, November 11, 2023TBANJ Meet of ChampsHolmdel Park, Holmdel 
Saturday, November 25, 202310:45NIKE XC Nationals NE Region-OpenBowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls, NY 
Saturday, November 25, 20231:30 PMNIKE XC Nationals NE Region-ChampionshipBowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls, NY 
JUNIOR VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
DATETIMEEVENTVENUERESULT
Saturday, September 9, 202312:10 PMSeason OpenerDarlington Park, Mahwah6th
Tuesday, September 14, 20234:30 PMBig North United Batch MeetDarlington Park, Mahwah2nd
Saturday, September 23, 20237:30 AM-7:00 PMSix Flags InvitationalSix Flags Wild Safari, Jackson 
Saturday, September 30, 2023TBANew Balance Shore CoachesHolmdel Park, Holmdel 
Tuesday, October 3, 20233:20 PMUnited League ChampionshipDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 14, 20239:10 AMBergen County GroupsDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Tuesday, October 24, 20234:35 PMDoc Braver InvitationalDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 28, 20233:20NJCTCOak Ridge Park, Clark 
FRESHMAN CROSS COUNTRY
DATETIMEEVENTVENUERESULT
Saturday, September 9, 202311:30 AMSeason OpenerDarlington Park, Mahwah2nd
Tuesday, September 14, 20234:30 PMBig North United Batch MeetDarlington Park, Mahwah1st
Saturday, September 23, 20237:30 AM-7:00 PMSix Flags InvitationalSix Flags Wild Safari, Jackson 
Saturday, September 30, 2023TBANew Balance Shore CoachesHolmdel Park, Holmdel 
Tuesday, October 3, 20233:00 PMUnited League ChampionshipDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 14, 20239:00 AMBergen County GroupsDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Tuesday, October 24, 20234:10 PMDoc Braver InvitationalDarlington Park, Mahwah 
Saturday, October 28, 20232:35NJCTCOak Ridge Park, Clark 
  
       
       
 
NameGrade NameGrade
Elias Garcia12 Dylan Brady9
Brendan O’Rourke12 Benjamin Cha9
Andrew Byrnes11 Jack Falcone9
Danile Calianese11 Jonathan Griffith9
Christian Choi11 James Gullo9
Aiden Pacheco11 Jackson Hermann9
William Saracino11 Byron Kwon9
Miles Taylor11 Lorenzo Lee9
Dylan Brown10 Ayden Mendez9
Joseph Cabanita10 Tristan Ruffino9
Sean Keating10 Easton Tedesco9
Liam McDevitt10 Michael Tuohy9
Christian Resto10   
Luke Schoeler10   
Matthew Valencia10   
Max Yoo10   

Best Efforts In BC Cross Country History

ALL-TIME

Darlington 3.1 Mi

Caleb Shaia ’17 – 15:51 in 2016

Garret Mtn  3.1 Mi

Harry Carle ’85 15:54 in 1984

Greystone 3.1 Mi

Braedon Fiume ’19 16:06 in 20017

Holmdel Park 3.1 Mi

John Gaudio ’83   16:24 in 1982

Van Cortlandt 2.5 Mi

Mike Scarbrough ’72 12:46 in 1971

Van Saun 2.5 Mi

Frank Courtney ’72 12:39 in 1971

Van Saun 3.1 Mi

JR Meloro ’91  15:31 in 1990

Warinaco Park 3.2 Mi

Joe McVeigh ’81  16:27 in 1980

2022

Darlington 3.1 Mi

V:  Tom Rogers ’23,  Fr: Markus White ’26

Garret Mtn 3.1 Mi

V:  Tom Rogers ’23,  Fr: Markus White ’26

Homdel Park 3.1 Mi

V:  Tom Rogers ’23,  Fr: Markus White ’26

Van Corlandt 2.5 Mi

V:  Tom Rogers ’23,  Fr: Markus White ’26

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Our Graduates Compete at

Colleges Bergen Catholic Alumni have competed in Cross Country

  • Amherst College
  • Columbia University
  • Boston College
  • Bryant University
  • Fairfield University
  • Holy Cross
  • Fordham University
  • Franklin & Marshall
  • Lafayette College
  • Manhattan College
  • Marist Monroe University
  • Stevens Institute
  • TCNJ
  • University of Maine
  • Wesleyan College
  • Yale University

Cross Country TWIBCS Special Edition

SEPTEMBER 19 – ORADELL, NJ – The TWIBCS insert for Volume 6, Issue 4 can be found here: https://www.bergencatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TWIBCS-Vol-6-Iss-4CC.pdf or you can view the entire edition here:  https://www.bergencatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TWIBCS-Vol-6-Iss-4.pdf  

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September 19, 2023

TWIBCS V6-I2

September 4 – Oradell, NJ – Bergen Catholic is off to a fine start and with Cross-Country and Soccer starting up this week, the best is yet to come!  Read

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September 4, 2023

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Crusader Summer Camps are a great way to meet the Crusaders and develop your skills.  No matter your sport, BC has something great planned for you this summer!  All camps

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April 26, 2023