JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– The Florida State cross country teams opened the 2025 season at the Intercollegiate Florida Invite on Friday, with the women’s team placing second overall as a team.

Nicole Dinan led the women’s 5k for the Seminoles, crossing the line in fifth with a personal best of 17:18.0, marking the first top-five finish of her career.
Margaret Bartlow made her collegiate debut, placing sixth at 17:23.5. Lindy White placed seventh with a lifetime best of 17:48.3, while Ava Povich followed in eighth with a time of 17:52.3. Avery Cahoon was the fifth FSU scorer at 18:46.9 (26th). 

In a field that featured eight in-state teams and one ranked opponent, the Seminoles placed second behind No.11 Florida (52). 

On the men’s side, sophomore Kaden Levings showed veteran leadership, leading the Seminoles in the 8k, crossing the finish line in 14th at 25:17.9.

Lucas Bouquot followed in 25th with a time of 25:35.0. Zach Trotter was the third Seminole to cross the line at 28th at 25:45.9. Bernardo Barnhart made his collegiate debut on the course, placing 31st (25:47.9). Garrett Stickley rounded out the scoring for FSU in 32nd at 25:49.9

The men’s team finished in fourth overall as a team with 98 points.
The Seminoles will compete at the Southern Showcase on September 12 in Huntsville, Alabama.

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