The Land O’ Lakes boys cross country team won its first meet of the regular season at the Seffner Christian Invitational on Sept. 10.
The Gators boys took the team title at the 14-school event thanks in part to sophomore Travis Nichols setting a personal record on a 5-kilometer course, finishing in 16:45 to take the individual crown. He was followed shortly by teammates Tyler Stahl, who placed fourth in 17:30, and Jake Poore, who took 10th in 18:32.
Land O’ Lakes finished with 64 points, besting second place Mount Dora Bible’s 94. The Gators average time at the meet was 18:45.48. Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) rival Wesley Chapel came in ninth with 245 points and an average finish of 22:51.84.
The Land O’ Lakes girls also participated in the event, coming in 13th among 17 schools. Louisa Cestone, who placed 49th among 110 competitors in 24:57, led the Gators.
