The Spartan Cross Country teams kicked off the new season on Friday, September 13, 2019 in the Battle at Ocean County Park. Leading the way for the Spartans was Senior Co-Captain TJ Harkins who took 3rd place with a time of 15:44. He shattered the 15 year old school cross country record and became the first Spartan to run under 16 minutes.
Also medaling in the 12th grade race was Michael Blandino (17:03, 30th place). Sophomore Michael Harkins medaled in the 10th grade race with a time of 17:34 (24th place). Freshman Fiona Quinn, in her first high school race, earned a medal for her 25th place finish.