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  • Thalia Benoit - View Profile
    5'4"

    Thalia Benoit

    R-Jr. Elmont, N.Y. Elmont Memorial
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    Redshirt Junior Elmont, N.Y. Elmont Memorial
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  • Mackenzie Brown - View Profile
    5'5"

    Mackenzie Brown

    So. Roosevelt, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
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    Sophomore Roosevelt, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
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  • Naomi Burinska - View Profile
    5'3"

    Naomi Burinska

    So. Ballston Spa, N.Y. Ballston Spa
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    Sophomore Ballston Spa, N.Y. Ballston Spa
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  • Isabelle Burroughs - View Profile
    5'5"

    Isabelle Burroughs

    Fr. Ticonderoga, N.Y. Ticonderoga
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    Freshman Ticonderoga, N.Y. Ticonderoga
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  • Lucy D'Alessandro - View Profile
    5'2"

    Lucy D'Alessandro

    Fr. Lebanon Township, N.J. Voorhees
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    Freshman Lebanon Township, N.J. Voorhees
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  • Ivanna De La Cruz Flores - View Profile
    5'6"

    Ivanna De La Cruz Flores

    So. Bayamon, Puerto Rico American Military Academy
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    Sophomore Bayamon, Puerto Rico American Military Academy
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  • Amelia Sade DeJoie - View Profile
    5'1"

    Amelia Sade DeJoie

    So. East Patchogue, N.Y. Saint Anthony's
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    Sophomore East Patchogue, N.Y. Saint Anthony's
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  • Talise Lynagh - View Profile
    5'6"

    Talise Lynagh

    Fr. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Kelvin Grove State College
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    Freshman Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Kelvin Grove State College
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  • Jaydin Mackey - View Profile
    5'4"

    Jaydin Mackey

    So. Syracuse, N.Y. Cicero-North Syracuse
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    Sophomore Syracuse, N.Y. Cicero-North Syracuse
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  • Cara Mastan - View Profile
    5'3"

    Cara Mastan

    Jr. Schenectady, N.Y. Schenectady
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    Junior Schenectady, N.Y. Schenectady
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  • Milani Modeste - View Profile
    5'3"

    Milani Modeste

    Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y. James Madison
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    Freshman Brooklyn, N.Y. James Madison
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  • Grace Murray - View Profile
    5'7"

    Grace Murray

    So. Cicero, N.Y. Cicero-North Syracuse
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    Sophomore Cicero, N.Y. Cicero-North Syracuse
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  • Sienna Pimentel - View Profile
    5'5"

    Sienna Pimentel

    So. Queens, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
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    Sophomore Queens, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
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  • Nicole Samson - View Profile
    5'9"

    Nicole Samson

    Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Santiago
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    Freshman Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Santiago
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  • Skyler Smith - View Profile
    5'5"

    Skyler Smith

    Gr. Niskayuna, N.Y. Niskayuna
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    Graduate Student Niskayuna, N.Y. Niskayuna
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  • Olivia Snodgrass - View Profile
    5'4"

    Olivia Snodgrass

    So. Weedsport, N.Y. Weedsport
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    Sophomore Weedsport, N.Y. Weedsport
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  • Gabriella Sperling - View Profile
    5'4"

    Gabriella Sperling

    So. Baldwin, N.Y. Rutherford
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    Sophomore Baldwin, N.Y. Rutherford
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  • Jurnee Tuttle - View Profile
    5'8"

    Jurnee Tuttle

    Jr. Rotterdam, N.Y. Schalmont Georgian Court
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    Junior Rotterdam, N.Y. Schalmont Georgian Court
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  • Jasmine Vazquez - View Profile
    5'5"

    Jasmine Vazquez

    Fr. Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain
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    Freshman Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain
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  • Arianna Verardi - View Profile
    5'8"

    Arianna Verardi

    So. Averill Park, N.Y. Averill Park
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    Sophomore Averill Park, N.Y. Averill Park
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  • Hannah Wilson - View Profile
    5'5"

    Hannah Wilson

    Fr. Durham, Great Britain Park View
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    Freshman Durham, Great Britain Park View
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Staff Roster

Women's Cross Country Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Matt Jones

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  • Director of Track & Field / Cross Country

    Roberto J. Vives

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  • Director of Operations

    Venique Brown

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  • Assistant Coach

    Zachary Cook

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  • Assistant Coach

    Amanda Chambers

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Women's Cross Country Support Staff

  • Associate Athletic Director for Business, Cross Country/Track & Field Adminstrator

    Travis Wilson

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  • Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management

    Leslie Moore

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  • Associate Director of Communications

    Casey Mae Filiaci

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  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Georgia Knight

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  • Academic Coordinator

    Cassidy Mehr

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  • Equipment Manager

    Tim Wilson

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  • Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

    Kaitlin Veigl

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2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Name Ht. Yr. Hometown (Prev School) Previous School
Thalia Benoit 5-4 R-Jr. Elmont, N.Y. / Elmont Memorial
Mackenzie Brown 5-5 So. Roosevelt, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial
Naomi Burinska 5-3 So. Ballston Spa, N.Y. / Ballston Spa
Isabelle Burroughs 5-5 Fr. Ticonderoga, N.Y. / Ticonderoga
Lucy D'Alessandro 5-2 Fr. Lebanon Township, N.J. / Voorhees
Ivanna De La Cruz Flores 5-6 So. Bayamon, Puerto Rico / American Military Academy
Amelia Sade DeJoie 5-1 So. East Patchogue, N.Y. / Saint Anthony's
Talise Lynagh 5-6 Fr. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia / Kelvin Grove State College
Jaydin Mackey 5-4 So. Syracuse, N.Y. / Cicero-North Syracuse
Cara Mastan 5-3 Jr. Schenectady, N.Y. / Schenectady
Milani Modeste 5-3 Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y. / James Madison
Grace Murray 5-7 So. Cicero, N.Y. / Cicero-North Syracuse
Sienna Pimentel 5-5 So. Queens, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial
Nicole Samson 5-9 Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. / Santiago
Skyler Smith 5-5 Gr. Niskayuna, N.Y. / Niskayuna
Olivia Snodgrass 5-4 So. Weedsport, N.Y. / Weedsport
Gabriella Sperling 5-4 So. Baldwin, N.Y. / Rutherford
Jurnee Tuttle 5-8 Jr. Rotterdam, N.Y. / Schalmont Georgian Court
Jasmine Vazquez 5-5 Fr. Mesa, Ariz. / Red Mountain
Arianna Verardi 5-8 So. Averill Park, N.Y. / Averill Park
Hannah Wilson 5-5 Fr. Durham, Great Britain / Park View

Women's Cross Country Coaching Staff

Women's Cross Country - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
2024-25 Fall Headshot Day Matt Jones Head Coach
2024-25 Fall Headshot Day Roberto J. Vives Director of Track & Field / Cross Country
Venique Brown Venique Brown Director of Operations
Staff Headshots - August 2025 Zachary Cook Assistant Coach
2024-25 Fall Headshot Day Amanda Chambers Assistant Coach

Women's Cross Country Support Staff

Women's Cross Country - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Staff Headshots 2026-27 - Travis Wilson Travis Wilson Associate Athletic Director for Business, Cross Country/Track & Field Adminstrator
Staff Headshot Leslie Moore Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management
Filiaci_CaseyMae_21 Casey Mae Filiaci Associate Director of Communications
Georgia Knight Georgia Knight Assistant Athletic Trainer
2024 Headshot Cassidy Mehr Academic Coordinator
Staff Headshot Day Summer 2025 Tim Wilson Equipment Manager
Staff Headshots 2026-27 - Kaitlin Veigl Kaitlin Veigl Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Women's Cross Country Coaching Staff

Women's Cross Country Support Staff

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