Castleton, Vt.--Freshman Jahmel Rodrigues (Pawtucket, R.I.) finished 41st to lead the Rhode Island College at the 2026 Little East Men's Cross Country Championship hosted by VTSU Castleton on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
• The Anchormen finished ninth (nine teams) with a team score of 239. Keene State won the title with a team score of 28.
 
• There were 90 runners who competed at the championship, which was an 8k.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Rodrigues finished 41st (28:37.02).
 
• Senior Andrew Frezza (Johnston, R.I.) finished 54th (29:13.35).
 
• Junior Owen Schenck (Warren, R.I.) finished 66th (30:32.93).
 
• Freshman Ben Goodson (Smithfield, R.I.) finished 77th (31:39.03).
 
• Freshman Mckeene Keith (North Providence, R.I.) finished 82nd (32:54.15).
 
• Senior Hussein Niyonkuru (Providence, R.I.) finished 86th (33:39.38).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at the 2026 NCAA Div. III Mideast Championship, hosted by Trinity on Saturday, Nov. 14.