Fog, Fast Times & Team Battles at STXC Race 4 – Hickories Park
Foggy Fast Racing at Hickories Park
Race 4 of the Southern Tier Cross Country (STXC) Series rolled into Hickories Park in Owego, NY on November 2, 2025, with classic cross country conditions: foggy skies, 49 degrees, and soft footing that rewarded strength and grit.
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More than seventy runners and a dozen local teams lined up along the Susquehanna, representing:
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Baby Steps
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Bogus City Striders
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Field Sparrow
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Hellcat Harriers
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HUSTLE XC
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MC-FIT
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NEWBSANITY
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Team Confluence
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Team RWB
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Team without a Name
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Thilly Wabbit
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Thirsty Harriers
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It was a perfect morning for mud, surges, and team tactics.
Men’s Race: Repp Charges Through the Fog
At the front of the men’s race, Eric Repp (NEWBSANITY) broke away to claim the individual win and keep the purple singlets firmly in the spotlight. He was chased hard by a deep HUSTLE XC crew, with Zack Arthur and Jeffrey Faherty finishing 2nd and 3rd, and Kevin Dames close behind in 4th. Mark Scholeno (HUSTLE XC) rounded out a powerful top-five.
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Top Men – Race 4 (Hickories Park)
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Eric Repp – NEWBSANITY
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Zack Arthur – HUSTLE XC
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Jeffrey Faherty – HUSTLE XC
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Kevin Dames – HUSTLE XC
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Mark Scholeno – HUSTLE XC
Local race director and Team Confluence runner Matthew Francis Gawors claimed 6th overall, keeping Team Confluence visible in the sharp end of the standings.
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In the men’s team competition, MC-FIT grabbed top honors, edging out Bogus City Striders and Hellcat Harriers, with Thilly Wabbit close behind in 4th.
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Women’s Race: Gorgos Leads Thilly Wabbit to the Top
The women’s field packed in tightly, but Kara Gorgos (Thilly Wabbit) broke through to finish 12th overall and first woman on the day. Tara Niedzialkowski (Baby Steps) was next across, followed by Christine Reynolds (Team RWB) in a strong third women’s position.
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Top Women – Race 4 (Hickories Park)
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Kara Gorgos – Thilly Wabbit
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Tara Niedzialkowski – Baby Steps
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Christine Reynolds – Team RWB
Behind them, a wave of Thilly Wabbit, Hellcat Harriers, Baby Steps, and Team RWB athletes poured into the chute, filling out the women’s scoring.
On the women’s team side, Thilly Wabbit claimed the win, Team RWB took 2nd, and Hellcat Harriers completed the podium in 3rd.
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Mixed Team & Participation: Series Depth on Display
In the mixed standings—where men and women combine—HUSTLE XC grabbed the top mixed team spot, followed by Team Confluence in 2nd and Thilly Wabbit in 3rd.
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With strong showings from Baby Steps, Bogus City Striders, Hellcat Harriers, Team RWB, MC-FIT, Field Sparrow, and more, the series continues to highlight how deep and supportive the Southern Tier running community is. From first place to the final finisher, every athlete helped build the atmosphere that makes STXC special.
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Looking Ahead: Race 5 at Chenango Valley State Park
There’s no long break this time—Race 5 is tomorrow at Chenango Valley State Park, and it’s a big one.
Runners will tackle the same course used for the Section IV Cross Country Championships, which is also the New York State Championship course. That means:
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Historic grass and trail loops tested by the best high school runners in the state
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Rolling hills and long straights where positioning really matters
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A perfect opportunity for STXC runners to measure themselves on a true championship layout
Expect tight team battles as MC-FIT, Thilly Wabbit, Bogus City Striders, Hellcat Harriers, Team RWB, Team Confluence, and the rest of the series regulars bring their best to a legendary New York XC venue.
Whether you’re racing or cheering, Chenango Valley State Park is a must-see stop on the STXC calendar. Lace up, bring your cowbells, and get ready for another round of mud, grit, and finish-line smiles.
