The Holy Cross men's track and field team participated in day one of the 2026 Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the U.S. Naval Academy. They currently hold a tie for seventh place with six points. Key performances included senior Liam Lyons qualifying for the 1,500m final with a top prelim time of 3:48.27, and Josh Gentchos qualifying for the 100m dash final with a time of 10.54 seconds. Other standout results included personal bests from Jack Larkin in the 10,000m and Nic Oglesby in the long jump.

By the Numbers
  • Liam Lyons clocked a prelim time of 3:48.27 in the 1,500m, placing first.
  • Josh Gentchos finished the 100m prelim with a time of 10.54 seconds.
  • Michael Laflamme and Padraig DeMarr placed eighth and ninth in the hammer throw with distances of 53.67m and 52.46m respectively.
State of Play
  • The Crusaders sit in a tie for seventh place with six total points.
  • They have several athletes advancing to finals scheduled for Saturday.
  • Key contenders include Lyons in the 1,500m and Gentchos in the 100m dash.
What's Next

The Crusaders will conclude the Patriot League Championships on Saturday, aiming to improve their standing and secure more points in the final events.

Bottom Line

As day one wraps up, the Holy Cross men's track and field team shows promising potential with multiple athletes advancing to finals, which could significantly enhance their overall standing in the championships.