Senior Patricia Hoffman (Jamison, Pa./Mt. St. Joseph Academy) is off to a strong start to the women s cross country season. After three events, she has led The University of Scranton in all three after having led the Royals just once prior to this season.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. Senior Patricia Hoffman (Jamison, Pa./Mt. St. Joseph Academy) was the first runner across the line for The University of Scranton cross country team at Saturday s Ron Stonitsch Invitational, hosted by Vassar College.

DALLAS, Pa. Senior Patricia Hoffman (Jamison, Pa./Mt. St. Joseph Academy) finished 17th to lead The University of Scranton women s cross country team to a third-place finish at the season-opening Misericordia Invitational on Thursday evening.

The University of Scranton women's cross country team has finished in the top four at the Landmark Conference championships in seven of the past eight seasons, including a title in 2009. As the team prepares for the 2016 season, the Royals have again s...