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Arizona Cross Country Opens Season With Strong Showing at George Kyte Classic

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Arizona cross country teams opened their 2025 season with strong performances at the George Kyte Classic on Saturday. The Wildcat men secured a runner-up finish in the team standings, trailing only Northern Arizona while beating in-state rival Arizona State, Grand Canyon, Utah Tech, and several additional programs.

In his collegiate debut, Arizona's top men's finisher  Bryson Neilsen placed seventh overall in 22:58.5. He was followed closely by Michael Urbanski in 12th (23:16.4) and Cooper Quigley in 13th (23:27.8). Max Liao added a 22nd-place finish (23:56.6) and Mateo Pimienta placed 25th (24:05.2) to complete the scoring lineup. Freshman Kai Espinosa Golinskialso made his collegiate debut, clocking 24:28.4 for 30th.

On the women's side, the Wildcats earned a third-place team result, finishing behind Northern Arizona and Utah Tech but ahead of Arizona State, Grand Canyon, and other regional foes.

Brooklyn Hanania led the way in sixth with a time of 15:49.9, followed by Laina Friedmann in ninth (15:55.5) and Amelia North in 12th (16:08.3). Kayla Lark (23rd, 16:39.8) and Kara Mickelson (31st, 17:05.8) rounded out the scoring five. Freshmen Hailey Puklin (37th, 17:38.5) and Eleanor Korten Kamp (40th, 18:21.5) also made their collegiate debuts.

Arizona Men's Results
7. Bryson Neilsen – 22:58.5
12. Michael Urbanski – 23:16.4
13. Cooper Quigley – 23:27.8
22. Max Liao – 23:56.6
25. Mateo Pimienta – 24:05.2
30. Kai Espinosa Golinski – 24:28.4

Arizona Women's Results
6. Brooklyn Hanania – 15:49.9
9. Laina Friedmann – 15:55.5
12. Amelia North – 16:08.3
23. Kayla Lark – 16:39.8
31. Kara Mickelson – 17:05.8
37. Hailey Puklin – 17:38.5
40. Eleanor Korten Kamp – 18:21.5

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Players Mentioned

Laina Friedmann

Laina Friedmann

Sophomore
Brooklyn Hanania

Brooklyn Hanania

Sophomore
Kara Mickelson

Kara Mickelson

Senior
Mateo Pimienta

Mateo Pimienta

Sophomore
Cooper Quigley

Cooper Quigley

Senior
Michael Urbanski

Michael Urbanski

Junior
Max Liao

Max Liao

Sophomore
Kayla Lark

Kayla Lark

Freshman
Amelia North

Amelia North

Freshman
Hailey Puklin

Hailey Puklin

5' 8"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Laina Friedmann

Laina Friedmann

Sophomore
Brooklyn Hanania

Brooklyn Hanania

Sophomore
Kara Mickelson

Kara Mickelson

Senior
Mateo Pimienta

Mateo Pimienta

Sophomore
Cooper Quigley

Cooper Quigley

Senior
Michael Urbanski

Michael Urbanski

Junior
Max Liao

Max Liao

Sophomore
Kayla Lark

Kayla Lark

Freshman
Amelia North

Amelia North

Freshman
Hailey Puklin

Hailey Puklin

5' 8"
Junior
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