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First-year runner Raya Mount from Trumansburg, New York was recommended by her high school track coach to make the switch to cross-country.

Local first-year marks latest addition to multi sport legacy

By John Frieders, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2025
For first-year student Raya Mount, joining the Ithaca College cross-country team was not part of the plan.
Junior Lola Gitlin transferred from Division l Long Island University in Spring 2025 with the intention of playing soccer. Gitlin switched to cross-country in Fall 2025.

Junior transfer trades cleats for running shoes

By Morgan Spriggs, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2025
Before the Fall 2025 semester, junior Lola Gitlin had never competed in a cross-country race. 
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