DES MOINES – Benedictine Men's Cross Country got back to competition on Saturday morning, taking part in the Grand View CC Invite.

The finished third overall in a field of fellow Heart programs, NCAA Div. II and Div. III programs.

Brendan Alfonso paced the Raven Men with a 9th place finish, and was the top NAIA finisher in the 8k race. He was followed by Joshua Melendez (24th), John Joyce (31st), George Holleman (38th), Kaleb Arnold (41st), Patrick Argauer (45th) and Owen Nolte (54th).

The course was a 3-loop course that was mostly flat with a few minor hills. Conditions were muddy with long grass and standing water in places.

The Ravens return to action on Friday, traveling to Columbia, Mo., to take part in the Gans Creek Classic hosted by the University of Missouri.

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