October 11, 2025

Zach Kehler Leads at Lewis Invite

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. - The University of Tampa men's team placed 16th overall out of 34 teams at the highly competitive Lewis Crossover Invitational in Romeoville, Illinois.

The event featured some of the nation's top Division II programs, providing the Spartans with valuable experience ahead of postseason competition. Tampa displayed impressive depth and pack running, finishing ahead of several regionally ranked programs. The Spartans posted a 47-second gap between their top five runners, showcasing both strength and consistency across the lineup.

Elijiah Rivera bested his previous freshman school record, completing the event in a time of 24:55.6.

Top Tampa Performers

Zachary Kehler — 46th — 24:50.3
Elijiah Rivera — 54th — 24:55.6
Ayden Estevez - 77th - 25:12.2
William Poe — 92nd — 25:19.9
Declan Fiorucci - 170th - 25:59.1