HUGHESVILLE, Md. — The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's cross country team captured first place at its home Seahawk XC Classic Friday evening at Oak Ridge Park, scoring 29 points to finish ahead of Goucher and Howard Community College.

First year Brandon Smoot led the way for the Seahawks, placing third overall in the 8K with a time of 29:31.6. Junior Pierson Hogue followed closely behind in fifth at 30:30.0, while first year Reylouson Vilmenay crossed the finish line sixth overall in 30:36.6.

First year Connor Walsh added a seventh-place finish in 30:51.8, and junior Blake Carberry rounded out St. Mary's scoring five with an eighth-place finish in 31:38.2.

The Seahawks also received strong performances from senior Noah Fisher, who finished ninth in 31:59.8, first year Simon McGillivray, who placed 10th in 32:03.7, and sophomore Cooper Breakey, who finished 12th in 33:36.9.

Junior Owen Swisdak crossed in 14th at 34:20.4, followed by first year Kal Yewlsew in 15th at 34:34.8. First year Reese Conklin finished 16th in 36:39.1, sophomore Chaaz Sweetney was 18th in 36:44.6, and sophomore Jax Hansen finished 23rd in 46:35.2.

With five Seahawks finishing among the top eight overall, St. Mary's totaled 29 points to claim the team championship. Goucher finished second with 36 points, while Howard Community College placed third with 51 points.

Next Up: St. Mary's returns to action Friday, Oct. 2, at the Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pa.