September 26, 2025

Florida State University Cross Country Teams Shine at FSU XC Invite

News Summary

The Florida State cross country teams showcased impressive performances at the FSU XC Invite, with the women’s team securing second place and the men’s team finishing third. Rylee Blade led the women’s team with a remarkable collegiate debut, while Aidan Ryan was the top performer for the men. Both teams now turn their sights to the upcoming Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite in Chicago.

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The Florida State cross country teams demonstrated strong performances at the annual FSU XC Invite held on September 26, 2025, at Apalachee Regional Park. The women’s team finished second overall, while the men’s team secured third place in their respective races.

Women’s Race Highlights

Rylee Blade made an impressive collegiate debut, finishing third in the women’s 6k with a time of 20:03.5. Following her were teammates Bieke Schipperen and Brooke Hooper, who placed sixth and ninth, respectively, with times of 20:34.1 and 21:00.3. Ava Povich set a personal best with a 16th place finish at 21:50.4, while Maggie Bartlow rounded out the scoring for the women, finishing 17th with a time of 21:48.3.

The women’s team totaled 51 points, finishing behind the University of Georgia, which took first place.

Men’s Race Highlights

For the men, Aidan Ryan led the Seminoles with an 11th place finish in the men’s 8k, clocking in at 25:03.3. Kaden Levings closely followed in 13th place at 25:06.6. Gino Palazzalo and Lucas Bouquot finished 18th and 19th with times of 25:13.7 and 25:14.7, respectively. Zach Trotter completed the men’s scoring, finishing 54th with a career-best time of 26:08.2.

The men’s team finished the event with a score of 113 points, securing third place overall.

Upcoming Events

Both teams will look to build on their performances as they prepare for the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invite in Chicago on October 3.

Background Information

The annual FSU XC Invite brings together collegiate teams from various regions, providing a competitive atmosphere for student-athletes to showcase their abilities. This year, the event took place at Apalachee Regional Park, known for its challenging course, which tests the endurance and speed of runners. The Florida State cross country teams have a tradition of excellence, consistently performing well in both regional and national competitions.

Fans of the Florida State cross country program can follow the teams on social media platforms X and Instagram at @FSU_Track for updates and results.

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