LAKELAND, Fla. – The Florida Polytechnic University cross country teams turned in a solid showing at the Flrunners.com Invitational, with Justin Martin leading the Phoenix men and Wileily Laboni pacing the women. The race took place at Holloway Park in Lakeland, with the men competing in an 8k race and the women a 6k.

Martin was the first Florida Poly men's runner across the finish line, completing the course in 28:45.85. Colby Thompson followed closely with a time of 29:19.68, while Colin Hagner gave the Phoenix three runners under the 30-minute mark after finishing in 29:40.58. Florida Poly's men rounded out their performance with David Newgent and Fletcher Dean finishing just seconds apart. Newgent crossed the line in 35:12.72, while Dean recorded a 35:17.78. Brandon Wilson completed the Phoenix lineup with a time of 37:12.18.

On the women's side, Laboni led Florida Poly with a strong performance, finishing in 26:49.29. Jennifer Perera was next for the Phoenix, clocking a 31:31.97, followed by Ashli Sivalls at 33:08.65. Hailey Vicent finished fourth among Florida Poly's women with a time of 34:06.16, while Isabella Duran rounded out the Phoenix runners after crossing the finish line in 36:22.85.

The meet gave Florida Poly another opportunity to build experience and consistency as the Phoenix continue through their 2026 cross country season.