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Gabriella Pagano competes in a race. Pagano is a senior this season. (Rowan Athletics)

Gabriella Pagano takes big strides in her senior season

Aiden Seratore, Sports Beat Writer September 17, 2025

With the loss of Mia Guerra to graduation last spring, Rowan women’s cross country needed to rely on key returners to step up, in order to help the team repeat as New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)...

Gabriella Pagano runs in a race. Pagano finished first at the Salisbury Classic. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan women’s cross country finishes second at Salisbury Classic

Aiden Seratore, Sports Beat Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan women’s cross country kicked off their season on Aug. 30 with a trip to Salisbury, Md., for the Salisbury Fall Classic. The team finished in second out of the five teams competing behind the U.S....

Gabriella Pagano competes in a race. Pagano enters her senior season with Rowan women's cross country in 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

After 2024 was full of firsts, Rowan women’s cross country strives for more in 2025

Aiden Seratore, Sports Beat Writer August 25, 2025

Fresh off the program's first Metro Regional title and first-ever trip to the Division III NCAA Championship, Rowan women’s cross country will look to go even farther in 2025. Their season kicks off...

The team celebrates with the trophy. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s cross country makes history with first ever Metro Regional title

Leo West, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The Rowan women’s cross country team punched their first-ever ticket to the Division III National Championship, after winning the NCAA Metro Regional for the first time in team history. The Profs came...

"I am the person I am today because of the Air Force." - Photo via @rowanwxc_track on Instagram

Rowan women’s cross-country celebrates Veterans Day with one of their own

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

What better way to celebrate Veterans Day than by highlighting one of Rowan's very own athletes? In addition to being a part of the Rowan women’s cross-country team, Mia Vaughn is also a member of...

Senior Mia Guerra, who placed first at the NJAC Championships, poses with Rowan's first place trophy. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s cross country wins the NJAC Championship for the first time since 2019

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

For the first time since 2019, Rowan women’s cross country has won the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championships. Led by senior Mia Guerra, the Profs racked up a total of 30 points; second...

Ava Rizzo competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

From soccer player to a runner: Ava Rizzo’s story to Rowan women’s cross country

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Ava Rizzo is a sophomore from Audubon, New Jersey. Her journey to the Rowan women's cross country team is a little different than most athletes, because she didn’t start running until her freshman year...

Gabriella Pagano weaving through the competition. The junior placed 14th overall at the Border Battle. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Multiple runners for Rowan women’s cross country stand out at the Border Battle

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan women's cross country finished the regular season strong on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the ninth annual Border Battle at DREAM Park in Logan Township, New Jersey. Overall, the team finished second in the...

Shannon Stakelbeck. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s cross country gears up for Border Battle

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Dream Park in Logan Township, the Rowan University women’s cross country team will compete in the Border Battle meet. This will be the team's last meet before the NJAC...

Gabriella Pagano competes in a race. Pagano was the second-fastest Prof at the Paul Short Run. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan women’s cross country powers through the elements at the Paul Short Run

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Rowan women’s cross country team just ran in arguably the most difficult course they will compete in all season. The Paul Short Run at Lehigh University is already a monster of a course. That, along...

Emily Zanni competes in a race. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Emily Zanni’s road to becoming part of Rowan women’s cross country

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Figuring out what sport you want to play, or if you even want to play a sport is a hard decision for most people growing up. However, in the case of Emily Zanni, she knew she wanted to run cross country...

Anna Sasse competes in a race. Sasse finished in first in the 5k. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Anna Sasse shines as Rowan women’s cross country showcases its talent at the Herb Lorenz Invitational

Andruw Morillo, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

This past weekend the Rowan women's cross country team ran in the Herb Lorenz Invitational. They finished second out of eight teams and are starting the season off strong with consecutive top-two finishes. One...

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