Bryan Donitzen Claims WPCC Title In Cross Country
Posted October 30, 2024 at 12:09 pmBryan Donitzen, a freshman cross country athlete from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, won the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) Individual Championship during the WPCC/Region 20 Cross Country Meet held this past weekend in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Bryan Donitzen, Cross Country
Bryan Donitzen, Black Bears Cross CountryDonitzen (Meyersdale, PA) was the leading runner from a Division III school to cross the finish line, completing the 8K race in 33:27.88.
“Cross Country has always been my favorite sport,” Donitzen stated. “I enjoy competition and racing against new people. It was a difficult race, but a great one. I look forward to competing at nationals.”
Donitzen’s victory marks the second consecutive year a Black Bears runner won the WPCC title, joining Somerset native Chase Brenneman.
Saturday was Donitzen’s fifth time placing in the Top 15 in six races this season, which includes two Top 10 finishes.
“Bryan winning the title as a freshman is a great accomplishment,” stated Adrianne Ballarino, Cross Country Head Coach. “I am proud of him and all of my runners for their dedication this season. We will continue to work hard as we prepare for the national race.”
Fellow Black Bear Christian Haberkorn finished in 18th place with a time of 35:10.37.
The Black Bears will compete next at the NJCAA Division III National Championships on November 9 in Richmond, Virginia.