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Cross Country sophomores  Eddie Cobb, Leo Sticinski Jr., and Sascha Antonio stand between coaches Virginia Sticinski and Leo Sticinski
Cross country sophomores and their coaches (from left to right): Head Coach Virginia Sticinski, Eddie Cobb, Leo Sticinski Jr., Sascha Antonio, and Head Coach Leo Sticinski

Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams Celebrate Sophomore Day

September 24, 2025

Sophomore student-athletes on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍønical Community College's cross-country team were recognized during a Sophomore Day ceremony held at the Hometown Heroes 5k in Rockford Park on Sept. 18. 

Prior to the event, the sophomores were called up to the front of the historic Rockford Tower to be acknowledged. Their favorite memories and future plans were shared, and they were presented with personalized posters by Dan Ehman, vice president and campus director for the Stanton campus, and Dr. Lora Johnson, vice president and campus director for the Wilmington campus.

The sophomores recognized were Eddie Cobb, Leo Sticinski Jr., and Sascha Antonio. 

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A group of Cross Country athletes and coaches gathered together in front of a µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø branded backdrop

Back row, from left: Coach Virginia Sticinski, Eddie Cobb, Leo Sticinski Jr., Sascha Antonio, Coach Leo Sticinski, Joshua McCloskey. Front row, from left: Ethan Day, Benjamin Shearer, Sarah Esbenshade.

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