Sept. 18, 1999

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Sophomores Michael Altieri and Garrick Hill led the Demon Deacons to a first place finish in the Winthrop Invitational in Rock Hill, SC.

Altieri won the individual title, clearing the 8,000 meter course in 24:51, while Hill finished fourth with a time of 25:03.

Wake Forest received scoring from junior Stephan Pro (6th, 25:15), sophomore Chris Estwanik (7th, 25:18), sophomore Sean Nagorny (9th, 25:19), and sophomore Philip Wiles (10th, 25:23) to round out the Top 10 finishes.

Senior Jay Penry finished 16th with a time of 25:39 to complete the Wake Forest scoring.

The men's cross country team will return to action on September 25 at the Greensboro Invitational.

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
from the Winthrop Invitational

 1.  Wake Forest             27
 2.  Clemson                 50
 3.  UNC-Chapel Hill         76
 4.  Furman                 158
 5.  VMI                    160
 5.  Davidson               160
 7.  UNC-Greensboro         199
 8.  College of Charleston  225
 9.  Elon                   283
10.  VCU                    284

Individual Results

 1.  Michael Altieri (WF)     24:51
 2.  Jason Meaney (Clem)      24:57
 3.  Steve Alexander (Clem)   25:00
 4.  Garrick Hill (WF)        25:03
 5.  Brent Ferrell (Dav)      25:10
 6.  Stephen Pro (WF)         25:15
 7.  Chris Estwanik (WF)      25:18
 9.  Sean Nagorny (WF)        25:19
10.  Philip Wiles (WF)        25:23
16.  Jay Penry (WF)           25:39