NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 8 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release:

Several alumni stars from the New Jersey Institute of Technology cross-country and track-and-field teams were among the top finishers at last month's inaugural Brank Brook Park 15K race.

Anthony Dvorsky '25, '26 was the best Highlander finisher, running in third place overall of 1,027 runners and walkers, in 51 minutes and 2 seconds for an average pace of 5:29 per mile. Katherine Castaño '24 was the top female Highlander, finishing 39th overall and winning her age group at 59:53 for a 6:26 pace.

Fifteen kilometers is 9.3 miles. Collegiate cross-country races are typically 8 kilometers or 5 miles for men, and 6 kilometers or 3.75 miles for w...