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America East Cross Country Championships October 31, 1999 Delaware Places Fourth Overall; Marra 12th Individually MANCHESTER, CT -- Both the University of Delaware men's and women's cross country squads captured fourth place finishes at the America East Cross Country Championships Sunday at Wickham Park. New Hampshire dominated the men's meet, taking the top five individual finishes, including champion Matthew Schadow (25:23.4), to post a meet record 15 points. Boston University (55) was second followed by Maine (92) and Delaware (105) in the nine-team in meet. In the women's race, Boston University won its fourth straight title and ninth in the last 10 years with a meet record 16 points. The Terriers had the meet's top four finishers, including individual champion Lauren Matthews (17:58.3). The Delaware women improved two spots from last season, placing fourth with 116 points behind Boston University, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The Hens have placed fourth three of the last four years. Senior Mike DiGennaro (Hamilton-Wenham/Essex, MA) was Delaware's top finisher for the second straight year, placing seventh to earn All-America East honors in the men's meet. He covered the 5,000 meter course in 26:11.4. He placed third overall in 1998. Also for Delaware, sophomore Tony Palmer (Camden Catholic/Merchantville, NJ) was 19th (27:08.5), freshman Pat Boettcher (William Penn HS) was 23rd (27:19.7), senior Mark Dawson (Bishop Shanahan/West Chester, PA) was 25th (27:20.6), and sophomore Peter Kelly (Elmira Southside/Pine City, NY) was 33rd (27:41.6). On the women's side, senior Caron Marra (Newark HS) led Delaware with a 12th place finish, covering 3,000 meters in 18:50.8. She has led the team in all six meets this season. Also for the Hens, sophomore Aimee Alexander (Carmel/Stormville, NY) was 14th (19:01.2), improving eight spots from last season; sophomore Jennifer Krisch (Great Valley/Malvern, PA) was 21st (19:41.5); freshman Monica Marchetta (Milton/Milton, MA) was 37th (20:22.7); and junior Jae Mentzer (Central Dauphin/Hershey, PA) was 40th (20:34.1).   AGATE: Final MEN'S Standings: 1. New Hampshire - 15; 2. Boston University - 55; 3. Maine - 92; 4. Delaware - 105; 5. Northeastern - 139; 6. Vermont - 155; 7. Towson - 172; 8. Hartford - 262; 9. Hofstra - 279. Top 5 Finishers: 1. Matthew Schadow (NH), 25:23.4; 2. Kyle Schneck (NH), 25:42.6; 3. Daniel Hocking (NH), 25:47.7; 4. Kevin Horgan (NH), 25:59.9; 5. Timothy Wright (NH), 26:04.1 Delaware Finishers: 7. Mike DiGennaro, 26:11.4; 19. Tony Palmer, 27:08.5; 23. Pat Boettcher, 27:19.7; 25. Mark Dawson, 27:20.6; 33. Peter Kelly, 27:41.6; 35. Robb Munro, 27:43.9; 36. Matt Swierzbinski, 27:50.1; 40. Troy Bockius, 27:55.9; 55. Mike Innis, 29:10.0   Final WOMEN'S Standings: 1. Boston University - 16; 2. Vermont - 46; 3. New Hampshire - 99; 4. Delaware - 116; 5. Maine - 138; 6. Towson - 184; 7. Northeastern - 193; 8. Hofstra - 213; 9. Hartford - 284. Top 5 Finishers: 1. Lauren Matthews (BU), 17:58.3; 2. Ann Kovalsky (BU), 18:05.6; 3. Kathryn Ireland (BU), 18:13.3; 4. Jennifer Kehoe (BU), 18:14.9; 5. Robin Fogg (Vt.), 18:16.3. Delaware Finishers: 12. Caron Marra, 18:50.8; 14. Aimee Alexander, 19:01.2; 21. Jennifer Krisch, 19:41.5; 37. Monica Marchetta, 20:22.7; 40. Jae Mentzer, 20:34.1; 41. Shauna Hughes, 20:38.2; 44. Jamie Gelb, 20:50.4; 46. Katie MacKelcan, 21:02.8; 55. Krista Kugler, 21:58.2   - DDD -