BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott women's cross country team opens up its 2024 season on Saturday, August 31 in the "Battle of the North Shore" at 9:00 AM in nearby Wenham. Here's a preview of the upcoming season.

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Endicott is 5-1 overall versus Gordon in the "Battle of the North Shore" since the dual meet series was created in 2017.
• Cate Herndon (Westwood, Mass.) and Hannah Risko (Albany, N.Y.) have been named captains for the 2024 season.
• First time competing at Cardinal University hosted by Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.
• Last fall, the Gulls finished second at the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship and 9th overall out of 34 teams at the NCAA Division III East Regionals Championship.
• This year's roster (13) features five seniors, one juniors, six sophomores, and one freshmen.

RACES TO WATCH

• "Battle of the North Shore" (8/31, 9:00 AM)
• Pop Crowell Invitational (9/14, 10:00 AM)
• WNE Invitational (10/19)
• CNE Championship (11/2, at Western New England University)
• NCAA DIII East Regionals (11/16, at Hopkinton State Fair Grounds- Contoocook, N.H.)

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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)