NEW YORK, N.Y.- Fresh off a solid performance the week prior, the Stony Brook men's track and field team continued its strong start to the indoor season on Friday at the Ramapo College Invitational. The Seawolves recorded eight top-eight placements as a team, including a first-place finish 3000m from Luca Maneri.

HIGHLIGHTS
 

• Maneri raced to victory in the 3000m, setting a new personal best in the race with an 8:33.60 clocking. The win was the first individual race win of his collegiate career.
• John Fontanez placed third in the 3000m with a strong time of 8:36.91.
• Ryan Hesler impressed in the mile run for the second straight meet, finishing third while setting a new personal best time of 4:15.25.
• Jonathan Farinha finished fourth in the 60m race (7.58).
• Paul Abeln took fifth in the 3000m, finishing the race in 8:39.92.
• Joseph Bertola ran to a solid sixth-place placement in the 3000m (8:47.35.)
• Brian Liebowitz finished seventh in the mile run with a 4:24.94 clocking.
• Mario Xerri ran to an eighth-place finish in the 800m (1:57.69).

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"As we move through the season, we are looking for signs that our fitness and racing is improving," head coach Andy Ronan said. "I feel we saw some of that today; it was obvious that those who competed last week were a little sharper and more focused as they raced. Ryan had another good in the mile, Luca and John produced very competitive runs in the 3000m."

UP NEXT
The Seawolves continue their busy January slate next Friday and Saturday, competing in both the Riverhawk Invitational and Dr. Sander Invite.


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